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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| RADIO, TELEVISION AND CINEMA PR. | |
| Code | RTS304 |
| Name | Screenwriting and Practices |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3.5 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NÜKET ELPEZE ERGEÇ |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. NÜKET ELPEZE ERGEÇ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To introduce the students to the theory of scriptwriting and to give them an opportunity for experiencing the basic steps of scriptwriting process.
Course Content
Having a general knowledge about scriptwriting. Teaching of scenario definitions and what writers needs to do during the scriptwriting. Teaching scriptwriting techniques.
Course Precondition
Resources
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | 1) Explain dramaturgy, the importance of storytelling and classic dramatic action. |
| LO02 | 2) List scriptwriting techniques and write script. |
| LO03 | 3) Explain synopsis, treatment and cinema scenario stages. |
| LO04 | 4) Explain the possible subjects and basic elements that should be on a story to be written as script. |
| LO05 | 5) Compare the history of film analysis and scriptwriting. |
| LO06 | 6) List variations of the scenario (cinema, TV series, Sit-Com, a short film etc.) |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | To be able to acquire the skills to think theoretically and to evaluate in the field of cinema, television and radio | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | To develop skills to do research and apply different areas of social sciences to professsional practices | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | To educate qualified employee for production and administration in the field of cinema and television | 4 |
| PLO04 | - | To acquire skills to solve problems with a scientific approach in the areas of radio, television and cinema. | 5 |
| PLO05 | - | To acquire skills to express ideas and feelings by realizing written, oral and visual texts. | 5 |
| PLO06 | - | To acquire skills to produce films and to make programs for radio, television and cinema | 4 |
| PLO07 | - | To be able to use communication technologies to follow changes and to improve oneself in this respect | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | To acquire creativeness, to use initiatives and to be able to act independently | 5 |
| PLO09 | - | To follow the national and international contemporary issues and to acquire the skills to evaluate | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | To acquire skills to work in coordination with and within a team in the process of production for radio, television and cinema. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | To acquire knowledge and skills about radio and television administration | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | To build up a general knowledge for professionals, working in the radio, television and cinema sectors. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1) Students will be informed about the purpose and content of the course. Source books are mentioned. | Reading - AKYÜREK, Feridun, Bir Senaryo Yazmak, Mediacat, 2005. | |
| 2 | 2) Scenario definition and its properties. Required aspects for screenwriting and uses of script techniques. | Reading - VOGLER, Christopher, Yazarın Yolculuğu, çev: Kenan Şahin, Okuyanus, 2009. | |
| 3 | 3) Film form and film content. Contains the hit movie: Theme, Structure, Character, scene. Storytelling and Dramaturgy. | Reading - ÖNGÖREN, M. Tali, Senaryo ve Yapım, Alan Yayıncılık, l, ll, lll. Kitap, İstanbul, 1991. | |
| 4 | 4) Filmic elements: Filmic Time, filmic Space, Movement, Imagination and Audio. | Reading - MOYERS, Bill, CAMPBELL, Joseph, Mitolojinin Gücü, çev: Zeynep Yaman, MediaCat, 2009. | |
| 5 | 5) Informaiton about the filmic screenplay. The basic elements that required in the story post Scenario issues that addressed in a story. | Reading - MILLER, William, Senaryo Yazımı, çev: Yılmaz Büyükerşen vd., A.Ü. Yay., Eskişehir, 1993. | |
| 6 | 6) Step by step scenario: Writing skills of synopsis, treatment and cinema scenario. Shooting scenario and shooting information about things to be noted. | Reading | |
| 7 | 7) Information about the dramatic structure and script elements. Screenplay structure and elements of a dramatic movement. | Reading | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | |
| 9 | 9) Information about he basic elements of the story. | Reading | |
| 10 | 10) Using photographs to create stories practise. | Reading | |
| 11 | 11) Film following the removal of the structural scheme. | Reading | |
| 12 | 12) Practise about writing a synopsis text. Practise about writing a treatment text. | Reading | |
| 13 | 13) Practise about the cinema script writing. | Reading | |
| 14 | 14) Watching example reviews: feature films, TV serial, sit-com. | Reading | |
| 15 | 15) General Review. | Reading | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |