MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD)
PhD TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 QF-EHEA: Third Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 8

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
FTV4964 Directing Actors Fall 3 0 3 5
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. NİLAY ULUSOY
Course Objectives: This course is based on the acting techniques of Eric Morris. The primary aims of this course are to be able to direct actors in an efficient way, to understand the fine points of acting as an art. In addition, to have a creative approach in acting part of a TV serie or film, to understand the psychology of an actor and the relationship between the camera and the actor.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Acknowledge “acting” as an art,
2. Will be able to direct actors in an efficient and creative way,
3. İdentify the fine points of directing the actors in order to motivate them and get the most of their capacity,
4. Practice acting with Eric Morris Technique
5. Will be able to conduct the psychology of an actor,
6. Will be able to create a well balanced relationship with and between the actors,
7. Will be able to create the magical relationship between the camera and the actor.

Course Content

In this course, directing of actors in television and cinema and the relationship between the actor and the camera will be discussed.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Is acting an art? What is acting? What an actor needs? Practice
2) Acting with Eric Morris Technique. (Practice)
3) Eric Morris technique and its applications (Practice)
4) What is the part of a director in creating the best of “acting” in a film? The relationship between the camera and the actor. (Practice)
5) What is the part of a director in acting? (Practice)
6) Understanding the psychology of an actor. Creating a character in an actor. (Practice)
7) Creating a well balanced relationship with and between the actors in pre-production, shooting and post-production period.
8) Does a director let spontaneity in acting or is open to do some changes in the script due to the needs of an actor? (Practice)
9) Watching the best samples of acting performances in series and films. Discussions about the performances.
10) Directing actors in scenes and shooting the performances. (All students will shoot one or more scenes all along the course. This shootings and directing skills will be evaluated as the examination)
11) Directing actors in scenes and shooting the performances.
12) Directing actors in scenes and shooting the performances.
13) Directing actors in scenes and shooting the performances.
14) Discussions about the directors and acting performances.

Sources

Course Notes:
References: Rol Yapmayın Lütfen, Eric Morris, Alfa Yayıncılık Fütursuz Oyunculuk, Eric Morris, Alfa Yayıncılık, Dost Kitabevi

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation 2 % 30
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 30
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory
Application
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 9 45
Presentations / Seminar 2 30
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 1 4
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 4
Total Workload 125

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution