CARTOON AND ANIMATION
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
NMD3901	Digital Investigative Journalism	Fall	2	2	3	10

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 TİRŞE ERBAYSAL FİLİBELİ
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi AYBERK CAN ERTUNA Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None.
Course Objectives:	The journalism industry is always changing. With the new world of the internet comes a new form of journalism: convergence. Media convergence is defined as a form of cross-media cooperation, usually involving broadcast, print, photography and internet sites. This new form of journalism requires the journalist to be skilled in more than one discipline. For example, a convergence journalist could write an article for a newspaper and produce a broadcast package on the same story all in one day. Convergence journalism also adds more elements and details to a story through the use of more than one outlet to tell the story. This course is aimed to focus on the latest developments in journalism practice with underlining the cross-media applications and to give students basic skills to cover stories in a convergent way.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
- will have a view on future of journalism and the place of convergence journalism in this future,
- will be able to analyze convergent and multimedia coverage in a more critical way in both technical and ethical manners,
- will be able to use cross-media in the same coverage,
- will be able to enrich their coverage with blending visual and textual material to tell news stories in a more effective way,
- will be able to use computer and basic editing and publishing software for journalism practice,
- will learn about the mobile technologies in video and podcast production,
- will be equipped with technical and theoretical qualifications to work for news websites as well as televisions, radio stations and other conventional news media,
- will pick the right medium for different kinds of stories,
- learn about basic verification techniques.

Course Content

Students who will be already taken the introductory courses on different sections of journalism will be introduced and re-introduced about the importance of convergence in media as well as technical details about; news writing, photojournalism, fundamentals of multimedia journalism, broadcasting, editing, computer assisted journalism and information graphics. Blogging and podcasting will also be issues during the semester. Students will be obliged to cover convergent real news stories in order to be able to apply what they’ve received from the course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of the course, the syllabus and the textbooks
2)	Basics of convergent journalism and web 2.0
3)	Content management systems
4)	Introduction to Wordpress
5)	Themes
6)	Dashboard
7)	Plug-ins
8)	Midterm
9)	Content creating and managing
10)	User management
11)	Web analytics
12)	Presentation of projects
13)	Presentation of projects
14)	Review of the semester

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Jeffrey S. Wilkinson, August E. Grant and Douglas Fisher. Principles of Convergent Journalism. UK, Oxford University Press, 2008.

Stephen Quinn , Vincent Filak. Convergent Journalism An Introduction: Writing and Producing Across Media. New York, Focal Press, 2005.

NatGeo Guide to Photography:
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/content/dam/ngdotcom/rights-exempt/NatGeo_GuideToPhotography.pdf

KALOW, Nancy (2011). Visual Storytelling. Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University
P. 6-15
https://documentarystudies.duke.edu/books/visual-storytelling-digital-video-documentary

JENKINS, Henry (2006). Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide, New York: New York University Press.
P.1-24 (Introduction: “Worship at the Altar of Convergence”: A New Paradigm for Understanding Media Change)

FILAK, Vincent F. (2015). Convergent Journalism an Introduction: Writing and Producing Across Media. New York: Focal Press.
P.63-74 (Structure and Storytelling)

Reuters Handbook: A Reporter’s Guide to TV News Production: P.25-31 (Reporting and Writing Basics)

Reuters Video News Handbook: Pictures/Editing/Audio

References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	13	% 10
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	2	28
Application	14	2	28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	14	196
Midterms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			260

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 have theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in cartoon and animation.
2)	To be able to develop research, observation-experience, evaluation skills in the field of cartoon and animation and effectively communicate ideas, convincing actions and emotions using cartoon and animation and performance principles in every direction.
3)	Making animated films with various artistic styles and techniques.
4)	Designing the cartoon and animation production process using initiative, applying it with creativity and presenting it with personal style.
5)	To be a team member in the production process of cartoon and animations, to be able to take responsibility and manage the team members under their responsibility and to lead them.
6)	To be able to evaluate cartoon and animations in the framework of their knowledge and skills.
7)	To be able to define and manage learning requirements in the field of cartoon and animation.
8)	To be able to communicate with related organizations by sharing scientific and artistic works in cartoon and animation and to share information and skills in the field.
9)	To monitor developments in the field of cartoon and animation using foreign languages and to communicate with foreign colleagues.
10)	To be able to use general information and communication technologies at advanced level with all kinds of technical tools and computer software used in cartoon and animations.
11)	Using critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies in all aspects of development and production, effectively communicating ideas, emotions and intentions visually, verbally and in writing, and effectively incorporating technology in the development of cartoon and animation projects.
12)	To have sufficient knowledge about ethical values and universal values in the field of cartoon and animation.