Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
7GİT457Short Film Making1+2+02401.10.2025

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Visual Communication Design
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to provide students interested in short film production with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theories of filmmaking. It focuses on enabling students to grasp the structure and logic of short film genres, while also gaining practical experience in script development based on a story or concept, preparing a shooting plan, managing a budget, and carrying out the production processes of short films.
Course Content Definition, historical development and types of short films; short film scriptwriting; scheduling and budgeting; production process and practical applications of short films; editing and post-production stages; evaluation and critical analysis of the produced films.
Course Methods and Techniques The course is conducted through lectures, discussions, and case studies. Practical workshops, group projects, and individual research enable students to gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof. Kusay Tatlı
Assistants Research Assist. Eylül Ezgi Türker Tatlı
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Kısa Film, Can Aytekin
Kısa Film Yapımı, Jim Piper
Rebel without a Crew, Robert Rodriguez


Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 4 4
Final examination 1 4 4
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 120

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Learn about short film production
2 Film Genres and Theories
3 Short Film script and examples of short film types
4 Short Film script writing application
5 Short film shooting practice learns

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction, Course Overview and Definition of Short Film
2 Film Genres and Theories
3 Idea Generation and Concept Development
4 Script Workshop I
5 Script Workshop II
6 Pre-Production (Preparation Stage)
7 Midterm Exam (Project Submission)
8 Cinematography and Sound (Camera, Lighting, Color)
9 Directing Workshop I
10 Directing Workshop II
11 Directing Workshop III
12 Editing and Post-Production
13 Screening of the Films or Film and Discussion
14 Final Exam

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12
All 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5

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