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This course aims
to teach students the basic principles of cinematographic lighting and the use
of the camera as a means of visual expression, camera angles, preparation of
shooting plans, etc. both theoretically and practically. Within the scope of
the course, the basic working principles, types and accessories of the video
camera; camera angles and movements; visual aesthetics and digital effects;
basic lighting principles, lighting equipment and their characteristics are
discussed. In this course, students have the opportunity to practice using
light and camera and sample applications are also examined. Students who take
the course will gain basic knowledge about the technological development of
cinema and television, gain professional technical skills regarding camera and
light usage and learn professional terminology.

In this
course, the changes in the comprehension of cinema in the process from its
invention to the present day and the theories that consider and examine cinema
from different perspectives are discussed. The course focuses on formalist and
realistic theoretical approaches, structuralist and poststructuralist theories,
and theoretical approaches of the postmodern era and helps students gain
in-depth knowledge of approaches and understand the relationship between the
cinema industry and theory. This course focuses on the definition and history
of film theory and concepts such as reality and simulation. In addition, with
the projects given throughout the semester, students are provided with the
ability to evaluate cinema within the framework of these theories and to assess
the effects of these theories on cinema.