RTST706 Experimental Methods in Film Studies

6 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code RTST706
Name Experimental Methods in Film Studies
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Yüksek Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal

In this course, it is aimed to carry out studies to bring new genres such as video-essay, video-article produced with videographic tools into film studies as a new research method.

Course Content

The study of new genres such as video-essays, video-essays, video-articles produced with ideographic tools and the practice of similar methods by developing an argument, the application of performative methodology to film studies.

Course Precondition

No Prerequisites.

Resources

Baker, U. (2015). Beyin Ekran (3. b.). (T. Bora, & K. Ünüvar, Dü) İstanbul, Türkiye: Birikim. Dougless, K., & Carless, D. (2013). An invitation to performative research. Methodological Innovations Online, 8(1), 53-64. Eisner, E. (2008). Art and Knowledge. J. G. Knowles, & A. L. Cole içinde, Handbook of the arts in qualitative research (s. 3-12). California: Sage Poblications. Frampton, D. (2013). Filmozofi. (C. Soydemir, Çev.) İstanbul: Metis. Grant, C. (2016). The audiovisual essay as performative research. NECSUS European Journal of Media Studies, 5(2), 255-265. doi:10.25969/mediarep/3370. Gürkan, İ. (2019). Film Çalışmalarında Eleştirinin Dönüşümü: Görsel-İşitsel Denemeler (Audiovisual Essay). Sinefilozofi, 4(8), 284-303. doi:10.31122/sinefilozofi.633100 Haseman, B. (2006). A Manifesto for performative research. Media International Australia incorporating Culture and Policy; (118), 98-106. Havelock, E. (2014). Yunan Mirası. D. Crowley, & P. Heyer (Dü) içinde, İletişim Tarihi (B. Ersöz, Çev.). Ankara: Siyasal Yayınevi. Keathley, C. (2011). La caméra-stylo: notes on video criticism and cinephilia. A. Clayton, & A. Klevan (Dü) içinde, The Language and Style of Film Criticism (s. 176-192). New York: Routledge. Langer, S. K. (1957). Problems of art: ten philosphical lectures. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Logan, R. K. (2014). Alfabe Etkisi. D. Crowley, & P. Heyer (Dü) içinde, İletişim Tarihi (B. Ersöz, Çev.). Ankara: Siyasal Yayınevi. Lopez, C. A., & Martin, A. (2015). The audiovisual essay as art practice. NECSUS European Journal of Media Studies, 81-83. doi:10.5117/NECSUS2015.1.LOPE McLuhan, M. (2001). Gutenberg Galaksisi: Tipografik İnsanın Oluşumu. (G. G. Çağalı, Çev.) İstanbul: Yapı Kredi Yayınları. Mcwhirter, A. (2015). Film criticism, film scholarship and the video essay. Screen, 3(56), 369-377. doi:10.1093/screen/hjv044 Polanyi, M. (2009). Tacit dimension. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Rowland, D. W. (2014). Giriş. D. Crowley, & P. Heyer (Dü) içinde, İletişim Tarihi (B. Ersöz, Çev.). Ankara: Siyasal Yayınevi. Saldana, J. (2005). An Introduction To Etnodrama. J. Saldana, & J. Saldana (Dü.) içinde, Ethnodrama: An Anthology of Reality Theater (s. 1-36). Walnut Creek: Altamira Press. Shambu, G. (2020). Yeni Sinefili (1. b.). (B. Demirtaş, Çev.) Eskişehir: Yort. Smith, D. (2011, Haziran 10). Mubi.com. Projectcinephilia: https://projectcinephilia.mubi.com/2011/06/10/eyes-wide-shut-notes-toward-a-new-video-criticism/

Notes

Lecture notes and sample works.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Students who complete the course will have knowledge of new methods in film research
LO02 Students who complete the course will be able to apply the new methods in their own studies
LO03 Students who complete the course will be able to comprehend the difference between new methods and traditional methods.
LO04 Students who successfully complete the course will have scientific knowledge about the field.
LO05 Students who successfully complete the course will have theoretical and practical knowledge about new research methods related to the field.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Graduates have the knowledge of thinking in different fields of social sciences and adapting them into their own specialized applications and research. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Graduates use research methods and techniques applied in the field of radio, television and cinema, has theoretical and practical knowledge.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Graduates have knowledge of art, aesthetics, law and general culture related to the field.
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Graduates can comprehend the connections of radio, television and cinema with society and culture.
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Graduates are able to question the relationality between radio, television and cinema, technology and society and to comprehend the changing scientific dynamics of the field. 5
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Graduates are able to develop connections between art, aesthetics, law and general culture knowledge related to the field.
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Graduates acquire critical thinking and interpretation skills in the field of radio, television and cinema. 5
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Graduates are able to lead in environments that require solving problems related to the field; organizes personal, institutional and team work.
PLO09 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Graduates are able to convey current developments and projects carried out in the field with appropriate communication tools. 3
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Graduates can establish the relationship between artistic, social, economic and political developments and the field of radio, television and cinema.
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Graduates use the specialized knowledge and problem solving skills acquired in the field in interdisciplinary studies. 2


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 The Invention of Video and the Practices it Changed Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
2 The Concept of Video Essay Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Gösteri
3 Videographic Thinking Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Beyin Fırtınası
4 Selection of Films to be Analyzed Researching Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası
5 Thinking Movies on a Timeline Practice Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Beyin Fırtınası
6 Examination of Examples Practice Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
7 Practice - 1 Analysis of Films Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
8 Practice - 2 Analysis of Films Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
9 Different Ways of Thinking (Splitscreen) Practice Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma
10 Different Ways of Thinking (Supercut) Practice Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Gösteri, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
11 Different Ways of Thinking (Dissolve) Practice Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
12 Practice of 9'th Week's Methods Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama
13 Practice of 10-11'th Week's Methods Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap
14 Selection of Studies to be done for the Final Assignment Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Soru-Cevap
15 Preview of the work to be done for the Final Assignment Research Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
16 Project Deadline Practice Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Proje / Tasarım
17 Presentation Practice Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Sözlü Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 15 15
Final Exam 1 30 30
Total Workload (Hour) 157
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,28
ECTS 6 ECTS