MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING
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
NMD4103 Media Performances Fall 3 0 3 6
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 SİNAN AŞÇI
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The main aim of the course to train future announcers and anchors, field and feature reporters, analysts, commentators, weather, business, science, environmental reporters, interviewers and panel moderators, sports and music announcers, readers or narrators of special interest shows or documentaries with a voice and movement practicum that develops confidence, poise and skills for on-air audio and video performance.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students who succeeded in this course;
-will work as an announcer, field and feature reporter, commentator, weather, business, science, environmental reporter, interviewer and sports and music announcer,
- will learn how to make-up and dress in front of the camera
- will be reader or narrator of special interest shows or documentaries,
- will learn how they improve their performans in those fields.

Course Content

This course is an introduction to the communication concepts and skills involved in on-microphone and on-camera tasks, like interviews, voice-overs and announcing.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to performance
2) Learning how to breathe correctly
3) Practicing voice, breath and articulation exercises
4) Pause, tone, voice inflection, enclitics and sound concepts
5) Literary language and the colloquial language
6) Phonetic
7) What is diction?
8) What is rhetoric?
9) Midterm: Live presentation
10) Strengthening the expression
11) Non-verbal communication: Use of gestures
12) Drama
13) Discussion and debate practices
14) Presentation techniques

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: * Şenbay, Nüzhet ,Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2010
* Ünsal Füsun – Şahin Hakan, Spikerlik ve Türkçe’nin Kullanımı, TRT Eğitim Dairesi Başkanlığı Yayınları, 2014
References: * Şenbay, Nüzhet ,Söz ve Diksiyon Sanatı, Yapı Kredi Yayınları, 2010
* Ünsal Füsun – Şahin Hakan, Spikerlik ve Türkçe’nin Kullanımı, TRT Eğitim Dairesi Başkanlığı Yayınları, 2014

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 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 13 3 39
Application 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 6 84
Midterms 1 4 4
Final 1 4 4
Total Workload 159

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) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and Mechatronics Engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose.
3) Design complex Mechatronic systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Mechatronics Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct numerical or pysical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Mechatronics Engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Mechatronics-related problems.
7) Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. Write and understand reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself.
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behave accordingly. Be informed about the standards used in Mechatronics Engineering applications.
10) Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Mechatronics Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Mechatronics engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions.