PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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
POV1511	Basics of Video and TV Techniques	Fall	2	2	3	7

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Must Course
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims at offering a combined perspective on the theory and practice of TV and Video production. Therefore, narrative norms, critical and cultural uses of the cinematographic apparatus and the concept of authorship will be discussed along with technical issues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Recognize the basic terms of TV and video production.
2. Show dexterity in using the media which are inherent to production process.
3. Show dexterity in the narrative use of these media.
4. Approach these media in terms that are specific to critical and cultural studies.
5. Demonstrate high level abilities in reading the language of film, TV and video.
6. Perceive the notion of Authorship in terms of video production.
7. Operate skillfully in the cinematographic usage of light, sound, camera and their equipments.
8. Comprehend the narrative potentials of editing/montage and apply them skillfully.

Course Content

This course is structured in two parts.

The first part gives the students an understanding of the basic terms and notions in the field of TV and video production and post-production. Variable usage of the media will be exemplified with classical and contemporary examples and also narrative structures of the medium that is relaeted to the usage of the TV and Video apparatus will be analyzed.

The second part will get the students to improve their abilities in the use TV and Video apparatus. Practical uses of camera, light and sound equipments, screenwriting and post-production equipments will be applied.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the course, some film samples about its content and discussion.
2)	Introduction to the terms of cinema, TV and video.	Working on the assignments.
3)	Camera: Basic information on camera equipments, viewing angles, movements/narrative use of the camera.	Reading: Wheeler, Paul. Practical Cinematography. Focal Press, 2005.
4)	Staging: Open/Close form, lenses, frame organization, acting.	Working on the assignments.
5)	Light: Basic information on the Light equipments, the narrative use of light.	Working on the assignments.
6)	Sound: Basic sound equipments, dialogue, sound effects, music, the narrative use of sound.	Reading: Chion, Michel. Audiovision. Sound on Screen. Columbia Univ. Press, 1994.
7)	Screenwriting: Basic rules and terms of screenwriting.	Working on the assignments.
8)	Editing: Narrative usage of editing. History and theory of editing, basic linear and nonlinear editing tools.	Working on the assignments.
9)	Color: The narrative use of color. Different examples of color usage in different genres.	Working on the assignments.
10)	Narrative and critical means of the medium. Reading a film and its methods.	Working on the assignments.
11)	Oral presentation of the papers about film analysis.	Working on the presentation.
12)	Advanced editing practice.	Working on the assignments.
13)	Screenwriting process for the final projects.	Working on the projects.
14)	Shooting the final projects.	Working on the projects.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Chion, M.(1994). Audio-vision : sound on screen. New York: Columbia University Press.
2. LoBrutto, V. (2005). Becoming film literate : the art and craft of motion pictures. Westport, Conn: Praeger.
3. Wheeler, P. (2001). Digital cinematography. Oxford, England Boston, MA: Focal Press.

Reading excerpts will be assigned at the beginning of the semester.

References:

1. Crittenden, R. (1995). Film and video editing. London New York: Blueprint, an imprint of Chapman & Hall.
2. Dancyger, K. (2011). The technique of film and video editing history, theory, and practice. Burlington, MA: Elsevier/Focal Press.
3. Long, B. & Schenk, S. (2002). The digital filmmaking handbook. Hingham, Mass: Charles River Media.
4. McKee, R. (1999). Story : substance, structure, style, and the principles of screenwriting. London: Methuen.
5. Wheeler, P. (2005). Practical cinematography. Oxford Boston: Elsevier/Focal Press.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 20
Presentation	2	% 20
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	14	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	13	6	78
Presentations / Seminar	2	6	12
Homework Assignments	4	10	40
Final	1	3	3
Total Workload			189

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)	Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media.	5
2)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video.	2
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.	3
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.	1
5)	Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video.	5
6)	Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video.	5
7)	Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture	1
8)	Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images.	4
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.	5
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.	1
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.	1
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.	4
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.