Creative Writing Techniques
Radio, Television and Cinema
Faculty of Communication
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing Techniques | RTS253 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Fall | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Research Assistant Dr. Ali Murat VARLI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Students know the basic concepts of oral and written storytelling.
2) Students know the basic concepts of oral and written storytelling.
3) Students know the basic concepts of oral and written storytelling.
4) Students know the basic concepts of oral and written storytelling.
5) Students write original and creative texts for different purposes.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
| 2 | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
| 3 | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
| 4 | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
| 5 | Low | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
The subject of the course is to compare the traditional narrative forms of oral and written culture, to determine the basic components oirıritten expression and the relationship between writing and individual in modern society, and to improve the writing skills with writing practices. Different class and homework practices will be made that highlight each of the components that make up the narrative structures, and the basic structure of the classical narrative consisting of person, place, time and event will be analyzed with different ways.
Weekly Schedule
1) Literary Genres2) Literary Forms and Structures
3) Literary Tone and Style
4) Setting in Literary Works
5) Characters in Literature
6) Plot and Conflict
7) The Role of Time in Literature
8) Midterm Exam
9) Creative Non-Fiction Literature
10) Short Story
11) One Act Plays
12) Comics and Graphic Novels
13) Poetry
14) Essay
15) Short Film
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Akkiriş, Can (2015). Adım Adım Yaratıcı Yazarlık. İstanbul: Ozan Yayıncılık.
2- Bradbury, Ray (2015). Yazın Sanatı ve Yaratıcı Yazarlık. İstanbul: Altıkırkbeş Basın Yayın.
3- Gülsoy, Murat (2005). Büyübozumu – Yaratıcı Yazarlık: Kurmacanın Bilinen Sırları ve İhlal Edilebilir Kuralları. İstanbul: Can Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Lecture
3) Drill and Practice
4) Group Study
5) Group Study
6) Self Study
7) Self Study
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required