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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| ARC3907 | Architecture and Cinema | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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 : | RA BÜŞRA ATAM |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | listesi verilen filmlerin seyredilmesi |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims at analysing the “space” and “time” that are the two main components of both architecture and cinema through selected filmography. The reciprocal relationship between architecture and cinema will be diccussed via certain themes in various scales ¬_ranging from object to urban space. A critical debate is intended regarding the thresholds in the history of cinema and architectural/urban development in the light of zeitgeist of the epoches and the philosophical turnovers. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. recognize significant films that make use of architecture as significant set 2. recognize and discuss the evolution of concepts of space and time in relation to architecture and cinema 3.develops a criticial viewpoint through the analysis of films 4.explores the vision of architecture of the future in films and discuss the concepts of utopia and dystopia 5.analyze the use of suburban/ urban space and city image in films |
| Within the scope of this course, each week spatial and architectural critics of the selected films will be carried out through various themes. Spatio-temporality, the critics of modernity, suburban life, capitalist space, utopias and dystopias are among the themes that would lead the discussions. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Early Film and Its Use of Architecture as Significant Set | The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920, Robert Wiene Metropolis (1927, Fritz Lang |
| 2) | Space and Time | Battleship Potemkin (1925), Sergei Eisenstein Dogville (2003, Lars von Trier |
| 3) | Social Criticism and Modernity | Modern Zamanlar (1936), Charlie Chaplin Playtime (1967) Jacques Tati |
| 4) | Criticism of Suburban Life | The Truman Show (1999) Peter Weir La Haine (1995) Mathieu Kossovitz |
| 5) | Criticism of Capitalist Space | Fight Club (1999), David Fincher Empty House (2004), Kim Ki Duk |
| 6) | Vision of Architecture of Future- Utopia/Dystopia | Alphaville (1965) Jean-Luc Godard Blade Runner (multiple versions) [1982] Ridley Scott |
| 7) | Vision of Architecture of the Future -Utopia/Dystopia | Minority Report (2002) Steven Spielberg Matrix (1999) Larry ve Andy Wachowski |
| 8) | Midterm | |
| 9) | The Architecture of Space | |
| 10) | The Architect in Film | The Fountainhead (1949), King Vidor My Architect (2003), Nathaniel Kahn |
| 11) | City and Cinema | Pier Paolo Pasolini Mamma Roma (1962) medea (1969) Amarcord (1973), Federico Fellini Tiffany’de Kahvaltı, 1961, Blake Edwards |
| 12) | City and Cinema | (limited city) Berlin Üzerinde Gökyüzü (1987), Wim Wenders (post-modern city Falling Down (1992), Joel Shumacher Night on Earth (1992) Jim Jarmush |
| 13) | Istanbul in Cinema | Ağır Roman (1996), Mustafa Altıoklar Uzak (2002), Nuri Bilge Ceylan |
| 14) | Presentations |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | gerektiğinde verilir given when necessary |
| References: | 1) Mark Lamster, editor. Architecture and Film. Princeton Architectural Press, 2000. 2)Donald Albrecht. Designing Dreams: Modern Architecture in the Movies. Hennessey + Ingalls, Santa Monica, 2000. 3)Maggie Toy, editor. A.D. Architectural Design Profile no. 112. Architecture and Film. Academy Group Ltd. 1994. 4) Maggie Toy, editor. A.D. Architectural Design Profile no. 150. Architecture + Animation. Wiley-Academy. 2001. 5) Francois Penz, editor. Cinema & Architecture: Melies, Mallet-Stevens, Multimedia. British Film Institute, 1997. 6) Thomas Hine. Movie Houses. Architectural Record. 04.02. 7) Terry Smith, editor. Impossible Presence: Surface and Screen in the Photographic Era. University of Chicago Press 8) Mehmet Öztürk, Sine-Masal Kentler. Modernitenin İki Kahramanı Kent ve Sinema Üzerine Bir İnceleme, Don Kişot Yayınları, 2005. 9) Nurçay Türkoğlu, Mehmet Öztürk ve Göksel Aymaz. Kentte Sinema, Sinemada Kent, Yeni Hayat Kütüphanesi, 2004. 10) Seçil Büker, Sinemada Anlam Yaratma. Hayalperest Kitabevi, 2012. 11)J. Dudley Andrew. Sinema Kuramları. İzdüşüm Yayınları, 2007. 12) Açalya Allmer, editör. Sinemekan. Varlık Yayınları, 2010. 13) Belkıs Uluoğlu, Ayhan Enşici, Ali Vatansever, editör. Form Follows Film. Cambridge Scholars Press, 2006. 14) Mallet Stevens Melies.Ed By François Penz and Marueen Thomas. British Film Institute, 1997. Cinema and Architecture. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 10 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 15 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 20 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |