GASTRONOMY (TURKISH)
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
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 : 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) - Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources.
2) Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. -Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field.
3) Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. - Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. -Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. -Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. -Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge.
4) Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. -Determine learning needs and direct the learning. -Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
5) Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. - Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security.
6) Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. - Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. - Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project