Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1RTS106Basic Concepts in Radio, Television and Cinema2+0+02218.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Radio, Television and Cinema
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course explains the types of programs used in radio, television and cinema, technical tools and their features, the basic concepts used in radio, television and cinema, and thus aims to develop students `  knowledge and skills in order to gain competence in the field of radio, television and cinema.
Course Content In the course, which deals with the basic concepts used in radio, television and cinema, the concepts related to program types, sectoral job descriptions, technical equipment, editing and scenario are covered.
Course Methods and Techniques Anlatım, soru-cevap, tartışma, görsel-işitsel örnek incelemesi ve grup çalışması.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Prof.Dr. Bülent Bahri KÜÇÜKERDOĞAN
Name of Lecturers Prof.Dr. Bülent Bahri KÜÇÜKERDOĞAN
Assistants Research Assist. Melike ÇELİK
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources “Introduction to Radio and Television Broadcasting” (Aysel Aziz / Turhan Publishing House / 2006)
Course Notes “Dictionary of American Film Terms” (Ralph S. Singleton / Es/ 2004)
Exams 1 Ara Sınav - 1 Final Sınavı

Course Category
Social Sciences %100
Field %100

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 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 3 3
Final examination 1 3 3
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2 62

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 To be able to analyze the main art movements that shape the development of cinema art, to analyze the connections (contextual and formal) between these movements and cinema works.
2 Researching the main cinema movements that have emerged in different countries and histories; to be able to relate to political, economic and social events.
3 To be able to understand the effectiveness of cinema and television as a mass media in the fields of ideology transmission and propaganda.
4 To be able to understand the effects of developments in cinema and television technology on content.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Job descriptions in Radio, Television and Cinema. Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
2 Plan, Scene, Sequence, Scales Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
3 Camera Movements / Angles Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
4 Camera Accessories and Lenses Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
5 Synopsis, Treatment, Screenplay, Shooting Scenario Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
6 Rough Editing, Cut Transition, Mix Transition, Parallel Editing, Jump Editing Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
7 Program Types Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
8 Midterm
9 Genres in Cinema Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
10 movie genres Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
11 Lighting and Light Concepts Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
12 Narrative Structures in Cinema Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
13 Shooting Team Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
14 Sound Concepts Readings on the topics and watching sample movies / Student Presentations
15 Genel Değerlendirme Final Ödevine Hazırlık

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 3 1 2 1 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 3
C2 3 1 2 1 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 3
C3 3 1 2 1 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 3
C4 3 1 2 1 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 3

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant