TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN
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
ACL2052 Introduction to Film Studies Spring 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 : Assoc. Prof. ELİF BAŞ
Course Lecturer(s): Assoc. Prof. ELİF BAŞ
Assoc. Prof. HATİCE ÖVGÜ TÜZÜN
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is a survey of the discipline of Film Studies, its methodologies, genres and histories. Through an examination of various cinematic forms, styles, and genres, roughly following a historical chronology, the course aims to develop the critical skills crucial to the discourse of Film Studies.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1-Trace the historical developments of world cinema and identify the causes and effects of those developments.
2-Demonstrate how the individual histories of national cinemas have affected international trends in producing, distributing, and exhibiting films.
3-Describe how the uses of the film medium have changed and standardized over time.
4-Explain how sociopolitical, technological, economic, and cultural circumstances have influenced the aesthetics of cinema at given junctures in history.

Course Content

Films and reading material related to history of cinema.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course. Film terminology.
2) Birth of the narrative form- D.W. Griffith – Birth of a Nation 1915 Reading.
3) Soviet Silent Cinema and the Theory of Montage Eisenstein: Battleship Potemkin 1925 (scene: The Odessa Steps) Reading.
4) German Cinema of the Weimar Period Robert Weine – Das Kabinet des Dr. Caligari 1920 Reading.
5) Golden Age of Hollywood – Charlie Chaplin Modern Times 1936
6) Classical Hollywood Cinema – Casablanca 1942
7) A Major Figure of the Studio Era: Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock – The Birds 1963/or Psycho
8) Review and discussion.
9) Italian neorealism - De Sica– The Bicycle Thieves 1948 Reading.
10) La Dolce Vita - Federico Fellini Reading.
11) 1970’s era of cynicism: A nervous romance Woody Allen – Annie Hall 1977
12) Midterm, 2nd essay.
13) A German Horror: Das Experiment - Oliver Hirschbiegel 2001
14) Turkish cinema
15) Final.
16) Final.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: History of Film / C. Ellis and Virginia Wright Wexman
A History of Narrative Film / David A. Cook
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 16 % 10
Presentation 1 % 15
Midterms 2 % 40
Final 1 % 35
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 65
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 35
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 16 48
Study Hours Out of Class 10 50
Midterms 2 40
Final 1 20
Total Workload 158

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) Understands the principles of artistic creation and basic design and applies the art and design objects he creates within this framework.
2) Conducts the multifaceted research required for textile and fashion design processes and analyzes and interprets the results.
3) Creates original and applicable fabric, clothing and pattern designs by using elements from different historical periods and cultures in accordance with his purpose.
4) Recognizes textile raw materials and equipments.
5) Uses computer programs effectively in the garment and fabric surface design process.
6) Has professional technical knowledge regarding the implementation of clothing designs and production; In this context, recognizes and uses technological tools and equipment.
7) Understands the importance of interdisciplinary interaction and communication in textile and clothing design-production-presentation processes and reflects this on the processes.
8) Works in a programmed and disciplined manner in professional practices.
9) Realizes the necessity of lifelong learning to maintain his productivity, creativity and professional competence.
10) Understands, adopts and applies ethical responsibilities in professional practices; Has knowledge of relevant legal regulations.
11) Establishes effective visual, written and verbal communication in the field of textile and fashion design.
12) Reflects his knowledge on current and contemporary issues from all fields to his professional theoretical and practical studies on textile and clothing design; Understands the social and universal effects of these issues.
13) Has sufficient awareness about social justice, environmental awareness, quality culture and protection of cultural values.