The aim of this course is to examine the political, economic and cultural causes of the emergence of independent cinema. The course, which will focus on the meaning of the "independent" word, will soon review the autonomy of production conditions, aesthetic innovation, political responsibility and marketing techniques. By taking a look at the pioneers of Independent Cinema, important films, directors and subjects in independent cinema will form the content of the course.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assoc. Prof. Perihan Taş Öz
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
Thursday, 13:00-15:45, 1A/03/05
Office Hour(s)
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Teaching Methods and Techniques
Article, Lecture, Discussion, Film Screening and Presentation
Principle Sources
Holm, D.K. Bağımsız Sinema, Kalkedon, 2010
Tzioumakis Yannis. Amerikan Bağımsız Sineması, Doruk Yayınları, 2015
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
What is Independent Cinema? Introduction and basic concepts
First independents: Studio period and first avant-garde filmmakers
Oral presentation
4. Week
The rebirth of Hollywood
Oral presentation
5. Week
The rise of Art Cinema: Italian realism
Oral presentation
6. Week
The rise of Art Cinema: French New Wave
Oral presentation
7. Week
Independent Cinema and Youth Films
Oral presentation
8. Week
Queer cinema
Oral presentation
9. Week
Indiewood cinema and in-studio independents
Oral presentation
10. Week
Practical independent cinema in Turkey
Oral presentation
11. Week
Independent production companies and Independent Film Festivals
Oral presentation
12. Week
Student Presentations
Oral presentation, Discussion
13. Week
Student Presentations
Oral presentation, Discussion
14. Week
Review
Oral presentation
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
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
Know the factors affecting the appearance of independent cinema
LO-2
Learn the theoretical sub-structure of independent cinema
LO-3
Has knowledge about independent film companies and independent directors
LO-4
Information about the company's owner, supporting independent film and independent cinema in Turkey
LO-5
Have information about companies that support independent cinema and independent cinema in the world
