Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
STVY510VISUAL AESTHETICS AND COMPOSITIONCompulsory125
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
The main aim of the lecture is to explicate the technical elements of filmmaking in cinematography through examining creative technics used in world film examples.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Develops methods to transpose his dexterity into his unique cinematographical examples.
2Learns to prospect his knowledge into his visual creative art work and films.
3Experiences to discuss and distinguish samples of films from the same genre and period.
Mode of Delivery
Formal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Some exquisite examples of world cinema are chosen to discuss the cinematographical aspects in means of creativity.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The aim and the methods of the lecture
2Technics and methods of cinematography
3Technics and methods of visual perception
4Technics and methods of using lenses
5Technics and methods of visual storytelling
6Technics and methods of light
7Technics and methods of enlightment
8Midterm Exam
9Technics and methods of visual effects
10Technics and methods of visual design
11Technics and methods of visual atmosphere
12Technics and methods of using colours
13Technics and methods of using perspective
14Technics and methods of visual movement
15Technics and methods of visual rhythm
16Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecture notes Bir Film Nasıl Okunur, James Monaco
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
SUM0
Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri40
Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination122
Final Examination122
Project Preparation23060
Project Presentation224
Individual Study for Mid term Examination14040
Individual Study for Final Examination14040
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)148
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1		PO
2		PO
3		PO
4		PO
5		PO
6		PO
7		PO
8		PO
9
LO14        
LO2 5       
LO3  3      
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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