COURSE UNIT TITLE

: STORYTELLING AND SCRIPTWRITING

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ELECTIVE

Offered By

Cartoon Film and Animation

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR FAIK KARTELLI

Offered to

Animation Film Design and Directing
Cartoon Film and Animation

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to enable the students of the department to recognize the script, which is the basic element of the film, to learn and comprehend the writing techniques.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   The department students should have a general knowledge of the structure of the scenario,
2   Knowing and applying the processes of the scenario such as the idea of the movie, the theme, the story, the synopsis, the treatment,
3   Having theoretical knowledge of classical narrative functioning such as event, plot, character, conflict, dialogue, dramatic structure, and being able to apply this knowledge,
4   It is aimed to have a command of the script language to the extent that they will write the scripts of the films they will shoot and realize the mistakes, deficiencies or positive aspects of a written script.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Week 1 1- Introductory lesson. Giving information about the general operation of the course. Make reference book suggestions.
2 Week 2 2-Even if it is very short, to provide an understanding of the process by showing examples of the effort and process spent before the production of a film.
3 Week 3 3- How does the idea for the movie come about What is the theme Is it necessary What is the movie story and features What is logline
4 Week 4 4- What is synopsis How to write Is it necessary
5 Week 5 5- Explanation of the treatment and discussion of examples.
6 Week 6 6- Discussing the opinions of professionals of the profession and their thoughts on scenario production stages with tools such as documentaries, interviews.
7 Week 7 7- What is character What does it mean for the script
8 Week 8 8- Students' spelling practice.
9 Week 9 9- Reading, discussing and evaluating the writings.
10 Week 10 10- What is a scene, sequence, curtain What does it do
11 Week 11 11- Explaining the dialogue writing techniques.
12 Week 12 12- Discussion of how installations are done by watching the sample movie or parts from the movies, dialogue, character, etc..
13 Week 13 13- Explaining the codes and operation of the building with three curtains.
14 Week 14 14- Evaluation of the projects and assignments submitted by the students. General evaluation of the period.

Recomended or Required Reading

To be announced.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1- Theoretical information about the scenario and writing stages is explained.
2- Sample materials (such as script, film, documentary, interview, etc.) and analysis of the movie scenario and discussions are made on the examples.
3- It is tried to improve the writing ability of the student with spelling exercises.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 ASG ASSIGNMENT
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE ASG * 0.50 + FIN * 0.50
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) ASG * 0.50 + RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

none

Assessment Criteria

The suitability of the studies to the narrative specified within the scope of the assignment/project, their originality and mastery in practice constitute the success criteria.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To comply with all rules reported by instructor in theoretical course and applications.
To come prepared for lessons.
To bring alongside materials for the studio work.
To complete applications within the specified time.
To submit the projects and assignments within the specified time.
Quotations from all kinds of illegal copies shall be punished according to the University Disciplinary Regulations.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Ass. Prof. Üyesi Faik KARTELLI
CARTOON AND ANIMATION DEPARTMENT
e-mail: faik.kartelli@deu.edu.tr
Phone: +90 232 - 2389075 - 0

Office Hours

To be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparation for quiz etc. 2 10 20
Final 1 4 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 109

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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