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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POV4115 | Contemporary Video Practices | Spring | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |