The aim of this course is to teach the basic elements that make up the image through practical work: camera, light, composition. Students will be able to distinguish the basic components of cinematography and they are expected to explain the meaning of that learning the basic concepts and how to create movies.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
The minimum qualifications that are expected from the students who want to attend the course.(Examples: Foreign language level, attendance, known theoretical pre-qualifications, etc.)
Courses will begin by the theoretical explanation of the formation of the image in film and television. This information will be reinforced by practice lessons that will be held in the studio and will be supported by the analysis of the selected films or television programs.
Principle Sources
Stanley Kubrick (Taschen Yayınları)
Sinematografi Kuram ve Uygulama (Blain Brown)
The Art Direction Handbook For Film (Michael Rizzo)
Film And Digital Times (Jhon Fauer)
ASC (Arri Book)
İnsan Anatomisi (Jose Parramon)
Sinemada Göstergeler ve Anlam (Peter Wollen)
Düşler (Shinichiro Ikebe)
Image Control (Gerald Hirschfeld, ASC)
Sinema Dili Üzerine Yazılar (Seçil Büker)
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
The history of the image
Oral presentation
2. Week
The technical characteristics of a camera and how it works
Oral presentation
3. Week
The technical characteristics of a camera and how it works
Oral presentation
4. Week
Depth of field
Oral presentation
5. Week
Shot scales and practice
Oral presentation
6. Week
Light and its sources and how it influences the image
Oral presentation
7. Week
Midterm Exam
Project
8. Week
Creating composition with the camera and framing
Oral presentation
9. Week
Color in Film, Camera Lenses
Oral presentation
10. Week
The use of camera filters through examples
Oral presentation
11. Week
The presentation of filming equipment; how they should be carried and used
Oral presentation
12. Week
The presentation of filming equipment; how they should be carried and used
Oral presentation
13. Week
The presentation of filming equipment; how they should be carried and used
Oral presentation
14. Week
Practical final exam
Project
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Communication, art and culture related concepts to be priorities, all kinds of definitions can berelated to different areas.
PO-2
Interpret technological developments and related artistic and cultural perceptions
PO-3
Will be able to understand contemporary / contemporary cinema and television practices.
PO-4
Will be able to analyze the organic relationship between art, communication and society.
PO-5
Will be able to produce works that will learn the creative process and bring creativity to the foreground
PO-6
It will be able to work creatively, flexibly and independently in a disciplined and self-created line.
PO-7
Will be able to use the tools and equipment necessary for their profession in the right place and at the right time and will be able to implement their projects within the determined time.
PO-8
Will be able to express his / her creative ideas using visual messages.
PO-9
They will be able to give original products in different interdisciplinary fields like animation, photography, cinema.
PO-10
He will have experience in film management, screenplay, cinematography and editing.
PO-11
Will be able to prepare visual effects for cinema and television using computer based applications.
PO-12
He will have experience in acting, mimicry, dramatic improvisation.
PO-13
Be open to innovations in the field of mass communication and adapt to innovations in the field.
PO-14
It will be able to produce projects with experienced experts in national and international areas.
PO-15
Competitions, exhibitions, festivals, seminars etc. in national and international areas. will participate in the events.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
How the image is formed
LO-2
The ability to differentiate between film and television images
