Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
5RTS329Vocational English 12+0+02217.10.2026
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 The objective of this course is to enable students in Radio, Television, and Cinema programs to master the fundamental and technical terminology (at the A2/B1 level) used in cinematography, screenwriting, sound design, and production. The course aims to develop students ` skills in drafting creative materials—such as treatments, shooting schedules, and press releases—in English; communicating according to international production standards; pitching audiovisual projects persuasively; and engaging in the critical evaluation and development of work within the department.
Course Content The course covers fundamental English terminology related to the fields of radio, television, and cinema, the reading and comprehension of professional texts, the analysis of audiovisual content, and the forms of oral and written expression used in professional communication.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Öznur AKYILMAZ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ascher, S., & Pincus, E. The Filmmaker ` s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age. Plume. (Selected Readings & Terminology Chapters.)
Edgar, R., Marland, J., & Rawle, S. The Language of Film. Bloomsbury Visual Arts.
Schroeppel, T. Bare Bones Camera Course for Film and Video. Allworth Press.
Beaver, F. E. Dictionary of Film Terms. Peter Lang Publishing.
Instructor-provided weekly reading packets, technical sample briefs (GDD/Treatment), and script extracts.

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 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 2,5 72

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Uses terminology related to filmmaking processes (pre-production, production and post-production), camera angles, editing transitions and sound design in the appropriate context.
2 Prepares technical written materials in English, such as loglines, treatments and production briefs, for short films or television formats.
3 Uses verbal and visual storytelling techniques to pitch a media or film project to international producers and investors.
4 Communicates in professional English during industry job interviews, editing and script revisions, and crisis management within production teams.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the course syllabus, objectives and procedures Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
2 The Film & Broadcasting Industry Landscape Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
3 Project Management in Film & TV Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
4 Writing an Executive Summary & Pitch Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
5 Building a Director ` s/Editor ` s Showreel Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
6 CV & Cover Letter Writing for Media Professionals Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
7 Job Interviews in Film & Television Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
8 Midterm Ara Sınava Hazırlık Course Resources
9 Copyright, Licensing & Ethics in Media Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
10 Documentary & Unscripted TV Formats Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
11 Film Marketing, Festival & Distribution Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
12 Cross-Disciplinary Communication Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
13 Final Pitch Preparation: Visual Storytelling Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
14 Final Project Pitching (Day 1) Konulara ilişkin ön araştırmalar Course Resources
15 Final Project Pitching (Day 2) & Wrap-up Final projesine hazırlık Course Resources

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

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