Ordu University Lifelong Learning Programme

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code	Course Unit Title	Type of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	Number of ECTS Credits
SEÇ4162020235	TURKISH CINEMA	Elective	4	8	3

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle

Objectives of the Course

The objective of this course is to acquaint students with the history, fundamental concepts, important directors, and actors of Turkish cinema, thereby providing an understanding of the evolution and cultural significance of Turkish cinema.

Name of Lecturer(s)

Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Orkun Öngen

Learning Outcomes

1	Understanding the history and evolution of Turkish cinema
2	Grasping and applying fundamental cinema concepts
3	Analyzing Turkish films
4	Recognizing works of significant directors and actors in Turkish cinema
5	Ability to write critiques and evaluate films

Mode of Delivery

Formal Education

Prerequisites and co-requisities

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Contents

1)History of Turkish Cinema: a) Evolution and development of Turkish cinema b) Important periods, movements, and directors 2) Fundamental Concepts in Turkish Cinema: a) Cinematography b) Screenwriting c) Editing techniques d) Film music 3)Thematic Analysis in Turkish Cinema: a) Treatment of Turkish culture, history, and societal themes b) Relationship between cinema and current events 4) Directors and Works in Turkish Cinema: a) Notable directors in Turkish cinema b) Detailed analysis of prominent films by specific directors 5) Acting and Performance: a) Prominent actors in Turkish cinema b) Analysis of good acting and character portrayal 6)Film Critique: a) Fundamentals of critique writing b) Critical evaluation of Turkish films

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Theoretical	Practice	Laboratory
1	History and Evolution of Turkish Cinema: Introduction
2	Origins of Turkish cinema
3	Development of cinema during the Ottoman era, Transformations in Turkish cinema during the Republican period
4	Fundamental Concepts and Techniques in Cinema a) Cinematography: Lighting, camera angles, shooting techniques b) Screenwriting: Basic rules and examples
5	Fundamental Concepts and Techniques in Cinema c) Editing techniques: Montage, cutting techniques d) Film music and sound design
6	Thematic Analysis in Turkish Cinema a) Exploration of Turkish culture, history, and societal themes in cinema b) Political cinema and societal criticism c) Mythology and folklore in Turkish cinema
7	Directors and Works in Turkish Cinema a) Prominent directors in Turkish cinema and their filmography b) In-depth examination of notable works by specific directors
8	Acting and Performance a) Analysis of prominent actors in Turkish cinema b) Excellence in acting and character depth c) Acting techniques and scene work
9	Mid-term Exam
10	Acting and Performance b) Excellence in acting and character depth c) Acting techniques and scene work
11	Film Critique and Analysis a) Fundamentals of critique writing b) Critical evaluation of Turkish films c) Practice in writing personal critiques
12	Presentation of students' film analyses and critiques
13	Presentation of students' film analyses and critiques
14	Review of concepts learned throughout the semester and collective assessment
15	Final exam and overall evaluation