FTV3951 Short Video WorkshopBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PSYCHOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PSYCHOLOGY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTV3951 Short Video Workshop Fall 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ERKAN BÜKER
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor AYKUT ALP ERSOY
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is directed towards to build both technical and creative skills of students to produce a short film. The aim of the course compromises the identification of production departments on location and studio fields. Comprehension for the phases of short video production is performed over the hands on work on individual projects.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Gain the ability to produce a short video.
2. Will be able to identify the departments and phases of film production.
3. Will be able to identify the departments and phases of post-production.
4. Will be able to apply directing techniques on short video.
5. Gain the ability to present and discuss short video projects.
6. Will be able to differentiate on location and studio settings.

Course Content

This course is directed towards to build both technical and creative skills of students to produce a short film. The aim of the course compromises the identification of production departments on location and studio fields. Comprehension for the phases of short video production is performed over the hands on work on individual projects.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to short video workshops.
2) On location and studio settings for film production
3) Departmental progress of film production
4) Film production departments set traffic and work share
5) Duties of art, camera, grip departments on field and location production
6) Post production departments. Distinguished functions of telecine, online / offline editing and sound.
7) Creating a short film. Work on students' projects. Designing short film project. Prepare the synopsis
8) Progressing on students' short film projects. Interpreting the discussion and criticism on previous class and implementing the outcomes on the synopsis and preparing script and photoboard.
9) Pre-production presentations of students' projects Preparing the pre-production presentation
10) Working on students' footage. Feedback for neccessary extra shots. Shooting the short film project.
11) Progressing on student's footage Shooting the possible required extra shots
12) Editing Capture and and start editing the project by selecting the available shots
13) Rough cut presentation of short video projects preparing the project for the rough cut presentation
14) Presentation of short video projects Finalizing the short video project

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: -
References: 1. Producing and directing the short film and video. Peter W. Rea, David K. Irving 2009.
2. The art of the short fiction film. A shot by shot study of nine modern classics. Richard Raskin 2002.
3. In Short: A guide to short film making in the digital age. Eileen Elsey, Andrew Kelly 2002.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 20
Field Work 4 % 0
Homework Assignments 7 % 30
Presentation 3 % 30
Project 1 % 20
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 80
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 20
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Application 7 1 7
Field Work 2 3 6
Presentations / Seminar 3 7 21
Project 1 10 10
Homework Assignments 7 5 35
Total Workload 121

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To develop an interest in the human mind and behavior, to be able to evaluate theories using empirical findings, to understand that psychology is an evidence-based science by acquiring critical thinking skills.
2) To gain a biopsychosocial perspective on human behavior. To understand the biological, psychological, and social variables of behavior.
3) To learn the basic concepts in psychology and the theoretical and practical approaches used to study them (e.g. basic observation and interview techniques).
4) To acquire the methods and skills to access and write information using English as the dominant language in the psychological literature, to recognize and apply scientific research and data evaluation techniques (e.g. correlational, experimental, cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, case studies).
5) To be against discrimination and prejudice; to have ethical concerns while working in research and practice areas.
6) To recognize the main subfields of psychology (experimental, developmental, clinical, cognitive, social and industrial/organizational psychology) and their related fields of study and specialization.
7) To acquire the skills necessary for analyzing, interpreting and presenting the findings as well as problem posing, hypothesizing and data collection, which are the basic elements of scientific studies.
8) To gain the basic knowledge and skills necessary for psychological assessment and evaluation.
9) To acquire basic knowledge of other disciplines (medicine, genetics, biology, economics, sociology, political science, communication, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc.) that will contribute to psychology and to use this knowledge in the understanding and interpretation of psychological processes.
10) To develop sensitivity towards social problems; to take responsibility in activities that benefit the field of psychology and society.
11) To have problem solving skills and to be able to develop the necessary analytical approaches for this.
12) To be able to criticize any subject in business and academic life and to be able to express their thoughts.