INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
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
POV4115	Contemporary Video Practices	Fall	2	2	3	5

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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 :	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Course Lecturer(s):	Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims at providing the students with an in depth review, study and practice in Video-Art production. Students will receive information about the historical evolution and contemporary practices of Video-Art movement.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Analyze Video Art practices, artists and methodologies.
2. Develop and expand an individualized approach to art making,
3. Show dexterity on technical issues of video making.
4. Categorize and compare the current topics on Video Art production
5. Distinguish narrative possiblities of Video-Art fron the other forms of visual narratives.
6. Produce Video-Art works within the concepts and contexts in former and current issues of the form.

Course Content

Early and new methods of video-production will be exemplified and discussed. Effect of digital media on Video-Art forms will be identified. Students will be expected create works on given topics and contexts.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Mainstream Issues in Video Production
2)	Effects of Technology and change in video media.	Weekly readings will be assigned.
3)	Issues of Video-Art I: Body (Femininity)	Weekly readings will be assigned.
4)	Issues of Video-Art II: Body (Masculinity, Homosexuality)	Weekly readings will be assigned.
5)	Issues of Video-Art III: Identity (Class. Ethnicity. Race)	Assignmet 1
6)	Review for midterm exam	Weekly readings will be assigned.
7)	Issues of Video Art IV: Self (Amateurism, Video Confession)	Assignmet 2
8)	Video Art on Television	Weekly readings will be assigned.
9)	Video Art on Digital Age and Interactivity	Weekly readings will be assigned.
10)	Issues of Video Art: Reconstruction of the past (Found Footages, Appropriation and their ethical issues)	Assignment 3
11)	Video out of Screen: Video Intallations and Video Sculpture	Weekly readings will be assigned.
12)	Ideas for Final Projects	Weekly readings will be assigned.
13)	Preparation for Final Projects	Working on the final project.
14)	Assessment for final projects	Working on the final project.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	1. Elwes, C. (2005). Video art a guided tour. London New York London New York: I.B. Tauris In Association with University of the Arts In the United States of America and in Canada distributed by Palgrave Macmillan. 2. Fifer, S. & Hall, D. (1990). Illuminating video : an essential guide to video art. New York, N.Y: Aperture in association with the Bay Area Video Coalition.
References:	1. Rees, A. (1999). A history of experimental film and video : from canonical avant-garde to contemporary British practice. London: BFI Publishing. 2. Renov, M. & Suderburg, E. (1996). Resolutions : contemporary video practices. Minneapolis, Minn: University of Minnesota Press.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	3	% 45
Midterms	1	% 15
Final	1	% 40
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 40
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	13	5	65
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	2	4	8
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			132

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)	Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2)	Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4)	Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5)	Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6)	Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7)	Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8)	Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself.
9)	Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications.
10)	Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
12)	Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.