BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| PERFORMING ARTS | |||||
| 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 |
| 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
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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 |
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
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). | 2 |
| 2) | They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. | 2 |
| 3) | They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. | 2 |
| 4) | Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 1 |
| 5) | They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. | 3 |
| 6) | Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. | 3 |
| 7) | They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. | 2 |
| 8) | They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. | 3 |
| 9) | They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. | 1 |
| 10) | They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. | 1 |
| 11) | By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 3 |
| 12) | They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. | 2 |
| 13) | Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. | 3 |
| 14) | Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. | 2 |
| 15) | They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. | 3 |