Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
6RTS330Vocational English 22+0+02317.10.2026
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 develop the professional English language skills of Radio, Television, and Cinema students to an A2/B1 level. The course aims to ensure that students master the fundamental terminology related to pre-production, production, post-production, TV studio broadcasting, script analysis, film marketing, and festival distribution. Furthermore, it seeks to enable students to grasp the English communication and command structures used in on-set and studio environments, as well as to understand and produce essential written and oral materials utilized in the industry (such as loglines, pitch decks, EPKs, etc.).
Course Content This course covers the essential professional English terminology and linguistic structures used in the film, television, and radio industries. Over the course of 14 weeks, the curriculum addresses—through both theoretical concepts and practical examples—the stages of film and TV production, script formatting, visual planning (storyboards and shot scales), camera movements and lighting techniques, sound recording and Foley design, editing and post-production processes, live TV studio management and control room terminology, script structure and genre analysis, film pitching and logline writing, as well as topics related to film festivals, marketing, and distribution rights.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities ( RTS329 )
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 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 4 56
Mid-terms 1 1 1
Final examination 1 1 1
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 86

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Accurately define and use basic English terms and concepts at every stage of film, television, and radio production, including pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution.
2 Understand and use English technical commands and communication conventions in live TV studio settings, including the control room, floor management, and production console, and on film sets.
3 Analyze screenplay formatting elements (sluglines, action lines, and dialogue), shot lists, and call sheets in English, and create basic versions of these materials.
4 Write single-sentence loglines that summarize the core idea of a film or TV project in accordance with established conventions, and introduce the project through brief oral presentations (elevator pitches).
5 Read and analyze texts related to industry processes, including film festivals, distribution rights, sales representation (sales agents), and promotional materials (key art, electronic press kits, and teaser trailers).

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Introduction to the Course Syllabus, Objectives and Procedures Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
2 Introduction to Film & TV Production Pipelines Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
3 Screenwriting Terminology & Script Formatting Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
4 Pre-Production: Storyboarding & Shot Lists Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
5 Cinematography & Camera Movement Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
6 Lighting & Art Direction Vocabulary Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
7 On-Set Communication & Directing Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
8 MIDTERM EXAM Ara sınava hazırlık Course Resources
9 Post-Production & Video Editing Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
10 Sound Design, Audio & Score Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
11 TV Studio Production & Broadcasting Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
12 Film Marketing, Teasers & Loglines Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
13 Film Festivals, Distribution & Licensing Konulara ilişkin ön okumalar Course Resources
14 Pitching a TV / Film Project (Pitch Deck) Konulara ilişkin ön araştırmalar Course Resources
15 FINAL EXAMINATION (Portfolio & Pitch Defense) 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 5 2 3 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 5 1 3
C2 4 4 5 1 3 1 2 2 3 3 3 2 5 1 2
C3 4 3 4 1 3 2 2 1 4 4 4 3 5 1 2
C4 3 2 4 1 3 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 1 3
C5 4 1 3 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 3 4 5 1 5

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