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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
ARC3907 Architecture and Cinema Spring
Fall
2 0 2 4
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 : 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.

Learning Outcomes

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

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

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.

Evaluation System

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To correctly identify the problems and to be able to ask the correct questions 2
2) To have the ability for problem solving and to utilize analytical approach in dealing with the problems of finance 1
3) To understand and grasp the full details of theoretical arguments and counter arguments 2
4) To be fully prepared for a graduate study in finance and to have lifelong learning awareness 2
5) To be able to apply theoretical principles of finance to the realities of practical business life 1
6) To develop solutions for managerial problems by understanding the requirements of international financial markets 2
7) To think innovatively and creatively in complex situations 3
8) To be able to make decisions both locally and internationally by knowing the effects of globalization on business and social life 2
9) To have the competencies of the digital age and to use the necessary financial applications 2
10) To be able to use at least one foreign language both for communication and academic purposes 1
11) To understand the importance of business ethics and to take decisions by knowing the legal and ethical consequences of their activities in the academic world and business life 2
12) To develop an objective criticism in business and academic life and having a perspective to self-criticize 2