Film Theories and Criticism
Plastic Arts in Arts Proficiency
Institute of Social Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Theories and Criticism | PSR129 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Fall | 7 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Nigar PÖSTEKİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the film language and analyze methods
2) Analyze the relationship between cinema and social structure
3) Recognize actors, directors, other creators and their position in the cinema history.
4) Comment on a film in terms of main approaches in film theories.
5) Comments on the cinema products.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | No relation | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Having general knowledge of film analyzing. Having ability to question the film products, content and having able to analyze their expressions
Weekly Schedule
1) Characterizations of course content and general outlines. The importance of cinema as a visual means of communication.2) What is a Theory: defining the concept and functions of theory in the area of film studies. General information on major film theories. Introduction to formalism-realism debates in film theories; explanation of discussions on reproduction of reality and the power of artistic formation in cinema
3) Formalist theory of Eisenstein and conflict (dramatic policy) based editing
4) Formalist Theory 1. "Cinema is a language" Hugo Munsterberg, Rudolph Arnheim 2. Balazs, Pudovkin and Kuleshov.
5) Realistic Theories 1. Andre Bazin, "Cinema is the optical and mechanical reproduction of reality", the mise-en-scene and depth of field. 2. Kracauer: Physical Reality and Narrative.
6) Traditional and Modern Narrative: Godard. Deleuze and Time-Image. Auteur Theory and Criticism: "The creative writer, director and Andrew Sarris"
7) Film semiotics: From Saussure and Pierce to C. Metz
8) Midterm Examination.
9) Micro Analysis and basic elements: scene, visualization, cinematography, lighting, composition.
10) Micro Analysis and its basic elements: theme, symbolism, sound, editing, SFX,
11) Film Analysis
12) Genre Theory and Criticism: "Genre and melodrama as a mode of a view of cinema"
13) Spectatorship in cinema and reception analysis
14) Film Analysis: Movie, Serial, Sit-Com.
15) General Review.
16) Final Examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- 1-Büker, Seçil ve Y. Gürhan Topçu, der. (2010). Sinema: Tarih-Kuram-Eleştiri. İstanbul: Kırmızı Kedi Yay.
2- İri, Murat, der. (2011). Sinema Araştırmaları: Kuramlar, Kavramlar, Yaklaşımlar (2. Basım). İstanbul: Derin Yayınları.
3- Erdoğan, Nezih (1993). Seyirci ve Bir Anlamlama Süreci Olarak Sinema. Ankara: Med Campus Proje 126.
4- Abisel, Nilgün (1989). Sessiz Sinema. Ankara: A.ü. BYYO. Yay. No: 10.
5- Büker, Seçil (1989). Film ve Gerçek. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniv. Yay.
6- Büker, Seçil; Onaran, Oğuz (1985). Sinema Kuramları. Ankara: Dost.
7- Monaco, James (2001). Bir Film Nasıl Okunur?: Sinema Dili, Tarihi ve Kuramı. Çev. E. Yılmaz. İstanbul: Oğlak.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Self Study
4) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
20% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
80% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required