Certificate in Film Studies
Co-ordinator: Assist. Prof. Özlem Oğut
E-mail: ozlemogu@boun.edu.tr
The
program is geared toward developing an understanding of analytical
and historical approaches to film study as well as providing a
background in film theory. Questions of historiography, ideology,
reception, technology and aesthetics are the main points of
concentration in the courses comprising the Certificate Program.
Program Requirement
All students enrolled at Bogazici University
for their third semester or above with a GPA of at least
2.00 are qualified to apply for admission.
Students who want to enroll in the Certificate
Program should see the Film Studies Coordinator or research
assistants of the department to submit their transcripts
and fill out an application form.
Students enrolled in the Certificate Program
are expected to complete seven courses, or six courses
and a project (FA 350). Three of these courses (FA 341, FA 348
and FA 349) are required; the others can be selected from a pool
of courses on film studies offered by the Department of Western
Languages and Literatures under the code name FA upon the approval
of the advisor.
Students must bring their most recent
transcript to the Film Studies Coordinator or the research
assistants at the beginning of each academic semester to
update their files and those who will graduate must definitely
speak with the Film Studies Coordinator a semester ahead regarding
their status.
| Required Courses: |
Credits |
FA 341
History of the Cinema |
3 |
| FA 348 Introduction to Film Analysis 3 |
3 |
| FA 349 Film Theory |
3 |
Plus three courses on film study or two courses on film study and a Project. Please see Undergraduate course list for course selections. |
Descriptions of the courses required to complete the program are as follows:
FA 341 History of the Cinema (Sinema Tarihi)
(3+2+0) 3
Introduction to the major phases of international film history from its origins to the present including screenings and discussion of narrative films, which are representative of film movements, technological innovations and influential directors.
FA 348 Introduction to Film Analysis (Film Cozumlemesine Giris)
(3+2+0) 3
Introduction to film analysis and criticism, concepts of film style and narrative film genres (documentary, avant-garde, science fiction, gangster, musical etc.)
FA 349 Film Theory (Film Kurami)
(3+2+0) 3
Discussions of cinematic language, cinema as art form, as social expression, creativity in an industrial medium; emphasis on major historical positions in classical film theory as well as recent developments.
Total: 6-7 courses, 18-21 credits.
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