Faculty of Communication

Radio, Television and Cinema

Duration 4 Years

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About the Program

The Department of Radio-Television and Cinema aims to educate individuals who can be creative, and are able to grasp and implement radical transformations, adapt to rapidly changing communication technologies and the world, who have an analytical and critical perspective, and are aware of social responsibilities and ethical principles. In addition to the courses that expand theoretical knowledge, the program also offers other courses that bring in the professional information and skills required in the field of radio, television, and cinema. During their education, students will learn how to synthesize information theories and practices and develop analytical thinking skills to develop research strategies. In addition, students are required to complete a 20-day internship at two different times, in order to establish a network in the field, to reinforce practical lessons and to gain experience in their professional life.

Education Opportunities

Students are supported and encouraged during their education to participate in both national and international competitions, as well as to attend events and work in the CIU Radio-TV studios in a variety of technical divisions, such as production and broadcasting. Also, media professionals enlighten students by attending conferences and seminars organized by the department, in order to share their experiences. Students can benefit from the studios by working there as assistants, or to use the space for their extra-curricular studies. CIU FM – the university’s own radio station – broadcasts in the TRNC on the 107.2 MHz frequency, using a fully digital, computer-assisted foundation with all the modern facilities of radio technology. The station produces many programs on a wide range of topics, including education, culture, art, music, and news. Students who have indicated a desire to do radio programs may attend diction training.

Accreditations

Radio, Television and Cinema has been accredited as of January 12, 2023, by the Communication Education Evaluation Accreditation Board (ILEDAK), which is an institution authorized in performing external evaluations and issuing accreditation certificates in the field of communication.

Career Areas

The development of radio, television, cinema, advertising, public relations, visual design and social media institutions and organizations, allied with the increasing needs of local areas of journalism, advertising, and communication agencies, show that our department will serve to an important requirement and function. We will make significant contributions to the future of our country. The students fulfilling course and training requirements successfully can have careers working for radio-television institutions, organizations, and media companies, as producers, directors, scriptwriters, cameramen, fiction operator, picture selectors, management, and so on. In addition, our graduates can complete their postgraduate studies as a start to an academic career.

Contact

Faculty of Communication
Çevik Uraz Center, CU124
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2301
Faculty E-mail: secretary-foc@ciu.edu.tr
Head of Department: Asst. Prof. Dr. Göral Erinç YILMAZ
Head of Department E-mail: gercan@ciu.edu.tr

Compulsory Courses

First Semester

INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION

Course code

COMM101

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This course introduces students to the structure and functions of mass media, with special attention to emerging information technologies. It is designed to introduce communication students to the various media industries, including print and digital media. The impact of the mass media on lifestyles, public opinion, governance and business are also studied. Special attention is given to the historical background of traditional mass communication tools such as books, newspapers, magazines, radio and television by comparing their significance and influence on daily life of society, as well as their impact on the economy. The course also addresses the fundamental elements in the communication process and their significance to media relations.

MEDIA LITERACY

Course code

COMM133

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This course aims to develop students’ ability to effectively and efficiently examine, interpret, and evaluate the underlying messages contained within media texts, and to provide an understanding of their social, cultural and political influences. This course is designed as a study in media analysis from critical perspectives; special emphasis is placed on the skills needed to evaluate selected shows, newspapers, advertisements, magazines and films. This course introduces students to focus on how the media is used to construct meaning, and the critical approach and methods used to analyze and understand it. Methods of critical writing appropriate to media analysis will be also emphasized.

READING AND WRITING SKILLS-I

Course code

ENGL141

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This course aims to develop students' listening, speaking, reading - writing and study skills. The course provides students with the opportunity to develop their communication skills through controlled activities and to equip students with the basic study skills necessary to follow the curriculum of English. This course also provides students with the opportunity to process the newly acquired knowledge and to develop their ability to ask questions about how to apply the new knowledge to new situations and ask them to think critically. In addition, this course will enable students to learn about the different strategies required to review the various reading pieces, such as finding the main idea and distinguishing the details from the main idea.

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

Course code

ITEC110

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The aim of this course is to give the students an understanding of the fundamentals of computers such as the basic components of the computers, input, output, storage devices and processing as well as application and system software, utility programs and internet basics. At the end of this course students will be familiar with the computer terminology and able to use the word processing and spreadsheet programs as well as efficient internet usage. General presentation of computer technologies, Windows operating system and applications in the Microsoft Office packageWord, Excel, Access and Power Point , softwares used in pharmacies, drawing for academic purposes and web-based method of screening of literature are also covered.

INTRODUCTION TO RADIO

Course code

RTVC101

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This introductory course is designed to introduce students to radio and radio production tools by describing and explaining the basic concepts which underlie radio production. Course content includes the historical development of radio and radio broadcasting; the political, economic, socio-cultural and technological configurations of radio; and the technical infrastructure and hardware or radio broadcasting. Students will be introduced to the skills and technologies of using basic radio production tools like microphones, digital audio recorders, audio consoles, etc. The course also covers the basics of sound recording and editing. Throughout the course, students will also learn interview techniques and have experience as interviewees in project work.

SOCIOLOGY

Course code

SOCY101

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This introductory course in Sociology begins with an overview of the nature of the discipline, followed by a survey of various aspects of the structures and dynamics of social life. The history of sociology, the views of its founders and the major modern sociological perspectives are examined afterwards. Research methods and theories in sociology are explored to illustrate how thinking sociologically adds to our knowledge of the world around us. In this course, basic topics of sociology such as culture, socialization, media, family, education, social stratification, urbanization, social change are analyzed through different sociological perspectives. The course is accommodated to groups of students with different backgrounds and professional education. Class discussions on covered topics are encouraged and are valuable parts of this course.

TURKISH LANGUAGE

Course code

TREG100

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This course examines basic areas of language and expression. In the first half of the course, the theoretical approach to language is formed and the spelling rules of the Turkish language are studied. In the latter part of the course, language and narrative errors are studied together with editing. In the second half of the course, formal writing, curriculum vitae, petition, evaluation of the columns in terms of language and style, types of written expression and practice; Turkish production and application of shooting attachments; Turkish grammar structure; It is aimed to teaching subjects like phonetics of Turkish to students.

TURKISH

Course code

TURK100

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This course provides an orientation to modern Turkish language for foreign students who wish to communicate in this language for their needs. It mainly focuses on the differences between Turkish and English Alphabets, especially the sounds and the letters which are not included in the English alphabet (i.e. Turkish letters ç-ğ-i-ö-ş-ü). In addition, basic grammar and sentence structure forms in Turkish are practised. The required grammar and vocabulary will also be developed through their adaptation to daily situations in contexts such as introducing yourselves, greeting, talking about the things they possess by using possessive adjectives, forming positive, negative and question sentences by using present simple, telling the time, talking about their own timetables, using demonstrative pronouns when describing the place of objects and becoming familiar with vocabulary related to family members.

Second Semester

INTRODUCTION TO NEW MEDIA

Course code

COMM104

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This course aims to define new media environment formed as a result of the development of information and communication technologies and to introduce its properties. In this context, the process of transition from traditional one-way communication to two-way, interactive communication environment; features that differentiate new media from traditional media; basic dynamics of new media; cyberspace, interaction in cyberspace; user-generated content creation; alternative media; citizen media; information society are discussed. In addition, the way in which the new media changes and transforms personal and mass communication will be discussed. This theoretically-engaged course will give students a critical analytical introduction to how the knowledge and culture are shared and organized in the new media environments with its impact on social-political-cultural life.

READING AND WRITING SKILLS-II

Course code

ENGL142

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This course is the continuation of ENG 101. The course aims to improve students' listening, speaking, reading, writing and working skills. In the course, students are guided in writing compare and contrast essays using Venn diagram. In addition, the aim of the course is to learn the necessary conjunctions for composition writing. In addition, the students will be able to write a four-part critical composition by learning the difference between ideas and factual real sentences and how to write the opposing opinion and sentences used to refute it. Thus, the students will be able to distinguish between the compare and contrast essay and discursive essay. Students will also be able to make presentations by using presentation techniques. In addition, this course aims to summarize the reading pieces of the students and to use the strategies of reading and to draw conclusions and meanings using their reading skills.

HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION

Course code

HIST100

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The aim of this course is to outline the development of civilizations in the course of history. It firstly focuses on the concepts such as “Civilization”, “Prehistoric”, and “Historic” and on the factors forcing the emergence of the first civilizations. As well as examining the prehistoric periods and their characteristics in the course of human life since the first appearance of human beings on earth, the course mainly focuses on the early civilizations, namely the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Aegean, Classical Greek, Hellenistic, Indian, Chinese and Roman Civilizations. Political, social, economical, cultural, intellectual, philosophical and scientific aspects in these entities are also examined in this course.

LAW AND MEDIA

Course code

ILAW114

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This course is designed to introduce basic legal terms, rules, regulations and practices on a comparative basis with international legislation pertaining to the mass media, including journalism, television, cinema and the internet. In this course, topics such as freedom of speech, journalistic practices that discredit people and institutions, protecting the anonymity of the news source, the right to privacy, legislative regulations and restrictions regarding radio and television broadcasting and advertising will be discussed, along with concepts such as branding, copyright law, protection of personal data and state secrets. In addition, this course aims to endow students with theoretical and practical knowledge about problematic media practices such as defamation and the violation of privacy and the growing need for programs that focus on minority groups

PSYCHOLOGY

Course code

PSYC110

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The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the wide range of topics covered by psychology. By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the major theories and the methods of research used to analyse behavior. These include the biological basis of psychological functions, sensation, perception and different states of consciousness. In addition to cognitive topics, the course provides an introduction to social, developmental and clinical psychology.

INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA AND TELEVISION

Course code

RTVC104

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This course aims to provide students with basic theoretical and practical knowledge about cinema and television. Basic concepts and terminology relating to cinema and television such as the history of the cinema and television, film in terms of art and industry, the narrative tradition, sound, cinematography and visual design are among the topics covered in the course. This course also provides practical knowledge about production tools and also the basics of planning and designing cinema and television production. Within the scope of the course, students will gain knowledge about creating meaning in cinema and television. Projects are also carried out to help students develop a critical awareness about the content of film and television productions and to analyse the complex relationship between media and society.

INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY

Course code

RTVC106

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This course introduces students to the history, aesthetics, and fundamentals of photography. In order to help students create a portfolio of their work, the course includes both practical training and theoretical viewpoints, as well as some practical photographic work and field visits. Along with developing technical abilities and the capacity to produce better pictures, students are also expected to acquire in-depth historical and aesthetic information about the development of the photography medium. The development of recent ground-breaking digital technologies and its impacts on the medium are also included in the course's scope. Both digital and traditional photography will be carefully evaluated in this context.

MODERN TURKISH HISTORY

Course code

TARH100

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In this course, Ottoman state and society, factors causing the collapse of the state; Ottoman modernization; Tripoli and Balkan Wars, World War I, Mudros Armistice and Sevres Agreement; parties and associations, the national resistance movement led by Mustafa Kemal, the Havza and Amasya Circulars, the Congresses, the National Pact, the Turkish Grand National Assembly; the rebellions, the regular army and the War of Independence; the Mudanya Armistice, the Lausanne Peace Treaty; Revolution in the political field, secularization of the state and society, abolition of the sultanate, declaration of the republic, abolition of the caliphate; 1921 and 1924 constitutions, constitutional changes; Sheikh Said Rebellion; Multi-party experience, secularization and modernization in law, nationalization and secularization in education, Kemalizm and 6 principles, Turkish foreign policy(1923-1938) are covered.

Third Semester

ESSENTIALS OF ECONOMICS

Course code

ECON211

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This course aims to give basic knowledge of micro and macroeconomics to students. The aim of the course is to introduce the market economy to the students and to examine how the scarce resources are distributed under the price mechanism. Basic microeconomic issues such as introduction to market economy, demand, supply, consumer theory, firm theory, perfect competition and basic macroeconomic issues such as national income, employment, unemployment, inflation, foreign trade, current account deficit, monetary policy, fiscal policy and economic growth are analyzed. In addition, it gives more emphasis to theoretical analysis than technical analysis. This will enable students to understand and comment on current economic issues more plainly

ENGLISH FOR RADIO, TV AND CINEMA-I

Course code

RTVC205

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This course aims to teach students frequently used technical terminology in English, to make use of the written and audio-visual English sources in their works, and to acquire the necessary language skills to express the main idea in the English texts they are assigned, summarizing the given subject in writing and speech. By teaching frequently used words specific to the field through various learning activities, this course will provide the necessary background for the students so they may understand subjects in relation to the field of radio, television and cinema and express themselves professionally in written and spoken English. Students are expected to gain adequate competence in the English language, to communicate effectively and to be active participants in professional settings.

FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIO PRODUCTION

Course code

RTVC211

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This course is designed to cover a broad range of radio programming and provides a sound understanding of fundamentals of radio production. This course aims to enable students to understand the characteristics of radio, including its strengths and weaknesses as a medium of communication. There is also an introduction to typical studio layouts, including a discussion of the pros and cons of using digital production equipment in the production of radio programs. The course also considers an extremely wide range of radio programming situations. Through production assignments, students will have opportunity to produce talk-show and phone-in radio programs, commercials, discussion programs, handling remote broadcasts and commentaries.

SCRIPTWRITING FOR FILM

Course code

RTVC251

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Within the scope of this course, the students will learn the phases of scriptwriting (synopsis, treatment, script and shooting script), its formal characteristics, the basics of storytelling, the establishment of dramatic structure, creating characters and writing dialogue in practice. The main aim of this course is for the students to acquire an understanding of the internal and external structure (content and form) of the movie script, along with helping the students build up awareness about the specifics of the act of storytelling and what makes a story good. The students are expected submit a complete short film script at the end of the semester, going through all the phases of scriptwriting.

CINEMATOGRAPHY

Course code

RTVC253

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The main aim of Cinematography course is to provide in-depth information to students about cinematic narrative, basic components of cinematography as well as provide an understanding of the contributions of these components in the creation of meaning in cinema. Students will learn basic concepts of cinematography, and deepen their knowledge in cinema terminology. In this course, traditional and modern narratives and their features, cinematographic concepts, shooting, scene and sequence, camera, aperture features, technical and creative features of light and motion, lens, composition, colors and filters, and how these elements contribute to meaning creation will be discussed. Students taking this course are expected to gain the ability to apply the cinematographic techniques they learned in different projects such as advertising and fictional / documentary films.

EDITING TECHNIQUES

Course code

RTVC265

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This course is designed to introduce basic theories and applications of cinema and television films post-production processes and editing for different film genres. It also aims to promote aesthetic creativity and awareness, as well as the basic knowledge and skills required for using and arranging visual language effectively. Course content includes the history and theories of editing; editing terminology; motion and dialogue editing; the synchronization of video, music and sound; and special effects. This course also teaches students how to select video footage considering a basic visual vocabulary, select correct audio clips that support video, utilize graphic elements, colour and positioning, and to assemble and trim elements to create certain moods and emotions for audiences.

Fourth Semester

THEORIES OF MASS COMMUNICATION

Course code

COMM212

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Theories of Mass Communication course examine major theoretical and research trends in the field of mass communication. It aims to help students to develop awareness and basic understanding of a broad range of theories which direct mass media research as well as to encourage them to make associations between these theories in real world situations. Theories of Mass Communication opens with a discussion of the concepts of communication and theory, moves to an overview of the history of mass communication theory, and progresses to an analysis of various mass communication theories and models, ranging from traditional approaches to more recent critical perspectives.

MEDIA ETHICS

Course code

COMM244

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This course studies the ethical dimensions of media production and consumption. Students will be given a general overview of the major philosophical concepts and debates on which the study of media ethics is based. In addition, specific case studies based on a variety of international contexts will allow these concepts and debates to be applied on a practical basis. Subjects to be examined in class discussion and written work will include: the media and privacy, the ethics of censorship and media regulation, journalism and social responsibility, the ethics of media representation, truth in advertising, media ownership and power, and debates around the antisocial effects of media consumption.

SOCIAL MEDIA IN COMMUNICATION

Course code

COMM254

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This course explores the history, rise and growth of computer-mediated communication technologies known as “social media,” – including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube – as a 21st century communication practice. Throughout the course, various social media tools and their application in current media will be addressed and current habits in social media will be discussed. This course also examines relevant social theory, including technology studies, communication theory and cultural studies to critically evaluate the eﬀect of social media on relationships, activism, branding, politics and news media. This course also focuses on content creation and how to build content that performs well in social media.

ENGLISH FOR RADIO, TV AND CINEMA-II

Course code

RTVC206

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This course follows RTVC205 English for Radio, TV and Cinema-I and aims to teach students the advanced English terminology used in radio, television and cinema, which they will need for their own professional works, and to help them develop their oral, written, interpersonal and technological communication skills in English in greater depth. Through speaking and writing exercises in relation to the occupational field and through projects that they will be expected to actively participate in, students will get the chance to develop their skills in reading, writing and analyzing newscasts and movie scripts in an array of subjects and genres. In addition, students will develop their verbal communication skills through their presentations of individual and group projects.

CAMERA AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES FOR CINEMA AND TELEVISION

Course code

RTVC214

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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.

Area Elective

Course code

RTVCXX1

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Area Elective

Fifth Semester

Faculty Elective

Course code

COMMXX1

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Faculty Elective

SUMMER TRAINING-I

Course code

RTVC200

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This is the first of two summer training courses. Summer training provides an opportunity for students to work in a media/communications industry and apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in real-world work environments within the mass media industry. Summer training enables students to increase their skills in time management, discipline, effective communication and learn practically about team-work and collaboration. Students will also find opportunities to work with media professionals within a professional environment and supervised practical training with media professionals. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 20 working days summer training session working on-the-job in a radio or television station, or production company in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the Department of Radio and Television.

PRODUCTION AND DIRECTING-I

Course code

RTVC315

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This course aims to provide theoretical and technical knowledge about the production and direction of television programs in the studio. This is a practical course that allows the use of production tools and equipment needed in the studio and it includes the processes of designing, producing and directing the television program. Within the scope of the course, students acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in the use of studios, designing decor, determining camera angles and camera set-up, and multi-camera program directing. Students will have the opportunity to work as a team member due to camera techniques and image editing applications, lighting, image selection, and other practical works carried out in the control room and studio, and projects given within the scope of the course.

THEORIES OF FILM

Course code

RTVC321

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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.

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

Course code

RTVC331

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This course addresses the theoretical and practical basics of broadcast journalism to provide students with an understanding of radio and television journalism and the value of news. Course content includes the basics of broadcast journalism, its fundamental perspectives, and its principle methods and concepts. The course introduces the fundamental knowledge and skills required for gathering news sources, interviewing, putting together a program, news writing, reporting, editing, working in the studio and conducting live reports. This course also focuses on the basic laws, regulations, legal and ethical issues in communication and broadcast journalism. This course also covers legal/ethical aspects and sample law cases in the communication industry.

Area Elective

Course code

RTVCXX2

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Area Elective

Sixth Semester

Research Methods for Communication

Course code

COMM366

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An investigation of fundamentals of applied social science research techniques focusing on communication studies. In the concept of the course, research processes, theory construction and hypothesis development, basic choices in research design including focus group interviews, case studies, survey research and experimentation; sampling design; measurement and instrument design; reliability and validity in measurement, and exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis are examined.

Faculty Elective

Course code

COMMXX2

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Faculty Elective

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Course code

OCHS356

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In the course content of Occupational Health and Safety, information will be given about the definition of Occupational Health and Safety, its purpose, the historical development of its concepts and rules, the concepts of danger and risk, and the explanation of the measures that can be taken to reduce risks, and the international institutions operating in the field of occupational health and safety. Within the scope of the course, priority will be given to explaining the precautions to be taken against the occupational health and safety hazards and risks that the first and emergency aid providers, public relations officers, journalists, reporters, and correspondents who carry the task out the workplace and away from the workplace, while working in uncertain and unclear conditions during distance working

PRODUCTION AND DIRECTING-II

Course code

RTVC318

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Production and Directing-II course aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills related to the basic features and operations of the film production and directing process. Accordingly, within the scope of the course, the subject, aim, story development, synopsis, treatment, scriptwriting, dialogue, character analysis, decor, costume, detailed budget preparation, shooting script, production equipment, location, photography, art direction, actress rehearsal are covered practically. At the end of the term, students are required to present a project (short film project). With this project, students have the opportunity to practice all stages of the film production and directing process. In the scope of the course, students are also informed about acting direction and audio-visual effect usage.

FILM ANALYSIS

Course code

RTVC342

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This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to film analysis. Students will examine the ways in which meaning is constructed in cinema by looking at the various techniques employed by filmmakers and the manner in which these elements operate as a formal system. The course will stress the importance of close textual analysis of individual scenes, while also emphasizing the need to look at films as a whole. A range of films will be viewed in class, although for the sake of coherence the majority will be Hollywood productions from the 1940s and 1950s, in particular the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock.

Area Elective

Course code

RTVCXX3

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Area Elective

AESTHETICS

Course code

VICD302

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Aesthetics as a science and a theory. Reaching the level of ‘aesthetic’ perception. Aesthetics is a philosophical science that privileges sensual perception as suggested by Baumgarten and the consciousness of the aesthetic approach is an essential quality for a designer. It is also understood as the philosophy of art concerning the fundamental question ‘What is art?’ In this scope philosophers have written works basically related to this question since the ancient Greek civilisation. This course aims to build consciousness and create an awareness of aesthetic theories and contemporary issues in aesthetics which is necessary for developing unique projects in visual communication design.

Seventh Semester

Faculty Elective

Course code

COMMXX3

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Faculty Elective

SUMMER TRAINING-II

Course code

RTVC300

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This is second and final summer training course. Summer training provides an opportunity for students to work in a media/communications industry and apply their theoretical and practical knowledge in real-world work environments within the mass media industry. Summer training enables students to increase their skills in time management, discipline, effective communication and learn practically about team-work and collaboration. Students will also find opportunities to work with media professionals within a professional environment and supervised practical training with media professionals. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 20 working days summer training session working on-the-job in a radio or television station, or production company in accordance with the rules and regulations set by the Department of Radio and Television.

GRADUATION PROJECT FOR RADIO AND TV

Course code

RTVC413

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Within the scope of this course, students are expected to plan, design and execute an original project in the field of radio and television where they can reflect their academic knowledge and creative abilities by using knowledge and skills acquired in theoretical and practical courses. Students gain experience by working actively at every stage of the project, under the supervision of the supervisor, from the generation of project ideas, to preparing proposals, scriptwriting, shooting/recording process, post-production editing and presentation of the projects. Students have the opportunity to gain experience in applying professional ethical principles and rules, as well as field-specific standards. Graduation projects will be presented to the jury at the end of the semester and the projects will be evaluated.

Area Elective

Course code

RTVCXX4

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Area Elective

Course code

RTVCXX5

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Area Elective

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX1

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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Eighth Semester

Faculty Elective

Course code

COMMXX4

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Faculty Elective

GRADUATION PROJECT FOR FILM

Course code

RTVC414

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Within the scope of this course, students are expected to plan, design and execute an original project in the field of cinema where they can reflect their academic knowledge and creative abilities, by using knowledge and skills acquired in theoretical and practical courses. Students gain experience by working actively at every stage of the project, under the supervision of the supervisor, from the generation of project ideas, to treatment-synopsis and script writing, shooting process, post-production editing and presentation of the projects. Students have the opportunity to gain experience in applying professional ethical principles and rules, as well as field-specific standards. Graduation projects will be presented to the jury at the end of the semester and the projects will be evaluated.

RADIO AND TV MANAGEMENT

Course code

RTVC452

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This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of management, in particular as they relate to contemporary radio and television organizations and to media production. This course focus on general management theories and techniques, including organizational structures, leadership, decision making, budget planning and the management of groups and teams. The course concentrates more specifically on the practical media environment by examining the role of the production manager. The main responsibilities and skills required for this position and its importance for television production will be covered. Through various theoretical and practical projects students will experience management strategies and techniques vital in the collaboration and production of radio and television.

Area Elective

Course code

RTVCXX6

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Area Elective

UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX2

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UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE

Course code

UNIEXX3

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Elective Courses

FILM GENRES

Course code

RTVC466

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This course is designed to explicate the formation and developments of film genres. It also addresses theoretical approaches of film genres and looks at film genres as artistic and cultural forms. In this course, the development of major film genres (including the western, horror, science fiction, comedy, musicals, crime films and animation) will be covered. The genres will be analysed in relation to both socio-cultural structures and with industry and audience practices. In this way students will develop a solid understanding cultural representation in film, stimulating critical, creative and independent ways of thinking about the role of the media in general

FUNDAMENTALS OF TELEVISION PRODUCTION

Course code

RDTV312

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This course is designed to teach students the fundamentals of television production by providing detailed theoretical and practical knowledge about production stages (pre-production, production, post-production) of variety of television productions. Course content includes, the fundamental concepts and terms, classification of television programs and basic stages of production including treatments, storyboarding and script writing, budgeting, production considerations including rehearsal and shooting stages and post-production stages as editing, graphics, sales, marketing, and distribution. This is also a practical course with an extensive use of production and postproduction facilities. Throughout the course, camera operation techniques, lighting and video switching, master control, and studio operations are emphasized.

LIGHTING DESIGN

Course code

RTVC442

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This course focus on the theories and mechanics of light and colour, including basic lighting technology, the variety of different types of lighting equipment and control boards, the fundamental elements of lighting design, and the application of lighting in screen composition. This course is designed to address the aesthetics of dramatic screen lighting and to develop and an understanding of lighting design. The course also covers the conventions of screen lighting, the characteristics of light and visual perception, and the production of lighting systems. This is a practical course that aims to enable students to develop and implement independent lighting design projects.

PHOTOJOURNALISM

Course code

JOUR342

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Theoretical

Practical

Ects

This course aims to introduce the various aspects of telling stories via photography. Building on previous photography courses, it emphasizes the differences between photography and photojournalism. The course focuses on the development, features, pioneers and genres of photojournalism, and analyses how photojournalism has become an institutionalized part of journalism in general. The course content addresses the technological and aesthetic dimensions of photojournalism, the careers of important photojournalists, the impact of news photography, and the ethics of digitally manipulating news photographs. Special attention given to the rules and methods of cutline writing, which is complementary for both the photograph and story.

RADIO-TV NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING

Course code

RTVC332

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

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This course is designed to develop skills in the areas of radio and television news writing and reporting including interviewing, researching public records, checking news information, as well as the various formats, styles and types of reports used in broadcast media. This course integrates theory and production work to address the knowledge and skills required for radio-TV news writing and reporting. It also includes in-class and out-of-classroom assignments in which students write and report news stories on topics concerning public interest, such as the economy, policy and technology. This course also provides a strong foundation in the legal and ethical rules utilized by those who gather, write, broadcast and distribute information.

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Course code

COMM231

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Theoretical

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This is an introductory course in photography, covering its history, aesthetics and basic techniques. The course covers practical instruction and theoretical perspectives as well as some hands-on photographic work and field trips, enabling students will prepare a portfolio of work. Students are also expected to gain a detailed historical and aesthetic knowledge concerning the development of the medium of photography, as well as technical skills and ability to take better photographs. The scope of the course also includes the development of recent revolutionary digital technologies and their effects on the medium. Within this context, both digital and analogue photography will be thoroughly examined.

CONTEMPORARY WORLD CINEMA

Course code

RTVC431

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Theoretical

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This course offers a partial survey of key developments in cinema culture over the past ten years. Rather than attempting to examine world cinema in its entirety, the focus will be limited to their production in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The films under consideration might be regarded as outstanding or ground-breaking examples of film art, but they can also be understood as products of specific cultures. The films are therefore being studied in their cultural and historical contexts. Although this course progresses on a largely country-by-country basis, it also emphasises the globalised nature of contemporary cinema and the transnational arrangements that underpin many films produced around the world.

DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION

Course code

RTVC302

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

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This course is designed to introduce the development of documentary film in terms of its history, its genres and its pioneers. Students will also consider the relation between reality and representation, and the distinction between fiction and documentary filmmaking. This course integrates the basic historical, theoretical and practical approaches to the basic techniques of documentary production in different mass media tools. The historical diversification and evolution of the documentary film and television will be emphasized in the course. With documentary demonstrations, discussions of sample documentary films, and out of class assignments, this course provides the fundamental theoretical knowledge and skills that are required for documentary production.

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION

Course code

COMM253

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Theoretical

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This course aims to educate students in the issues and debates which surround the process of communication between different cultures. Students will examine the various barriers which impede and inflect intercultural communication, particularly language differences, non-verbal communication practices, and the incidence of prejudiced attitudes. They will also study specific examples of intercultural communication, both historical and contemporary, including European imperialism and its aftermath, modern patterns of immigration, and the creation of multicultural societies. In addition, class activities and presentations will encourage students to discuss and reflect on their own experiences of communication in intercultural settings.

MARKETING RESEARCH IN ADVERTISING

Course code

ADPR429

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

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This course introduces the students to the principles and practices of marketing research methods. The students will learn that good marketing decisions require solid marketing research and will better understand the role of marketing research in developing marketing strategy. The course will cover both quantitative and qualitative research methods and will also provide opportunity for practical hands-on work. As the final project the students will be asked to design a research project, collect data, analyse their data, submit a report of their findings. They will also present their work to the class where each project will be evaluated by peers and the lecturer.

JOURNALISM GENRES

Course code

JOUR454

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

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This course examines the major genres featured in modern journalism in a variety of media contexts, including financial reporting, sports journalism, health journalism, arts reviewing, fashion journalism, science reporting, and lifestyle writing. Weekly lessons are based around case studies in s representative sample of these genres and will analyze a range of written examples. Students are encouraged to develop a specialism and produce original writing within it, which will be examines via a portfolio of original written work. The course will also feature contributions from local professional journalists who specialize in the journalism genres under consideration.

INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Course code

JOUR455

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

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This course will give students practical instruction in conducting interviews for a variety of media work, both face-to-face and using the telephone or other telecommunications technology. Weekly classes will focus on the primary techniques and professional practices entailed in the process of interviewing for newspaper, radio and television production. Students will also reflect on the ethical dimensions of the media interview. The course will also feature contributions from local professional journalists who have experience as interviewers. Students will conduct and present original interviews with a variety of subjects, which will be examined and assessed via a portfolio of written work.

VISUAL LITERACY

Course code

RTVC467

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

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This course introduces basic visual elements and addresses the contribution of these elements to visual expression and the reproduction process of reality via audio-visual media. Course content includes the theoretical background of visual literacy, theories of cognitive learning and its relation with learning technologies, message decoding and commenting practices, the usages of images in mass media, an the effects of visual literacy on communication processes. This course includes discussion sessions designed to improve students’ ability to generate and interpret effective visual messages, including visual thinking and learning skills, reading comprehensions based on different theoretical approaches to visual culture, and the basic principles and concepts of visual language.

ONLINE JOURNALISM

Course code

JOUR456

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of new communication technologies and their impact on journalistic practices. The rise of internet journalism and its correlation with citizen journalism are studied in detail. A short history and the reasons for the emergence of these new media forms will also be examined. Following a theoretical and historical study of online journalism, students will be asked to use the internet as an environment for journalistic practice. Students are expected to design an online newspaper or magazine as a project for assessment, incorporating materials and skills which they have developed in other department courses.

POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

Course code

PRAD453

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

This course introduces the political communication field to students. It focuses on the nature and functions of political communication, and evaluates the role of the media in political communication. The concept of political communication is examined and the theoretical, conceptual and historical processes that shape the field are discussed. Role of the media in democratic societies, freedom of the press, and the agenda setting is explored. Also, political communication campaigns, political marketing, political advertising, and political public relations are discussed in the course. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to explain concepts of political communication, political advertising, political public relations, political marketing, and to be able to exemplify and comment on political campaigns.

FILM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES

Course code

RTVC353

Credit

Theoretical

Practical

Ects

The main aim of Film Production Techniques course is to expand the knowledge and skills of students with camera work, acting, lighting, sound recording, editing, creating visual and sound effects in post-production. Within the scope of the course, students will apply film production stages, beginning with preparation stage of films, production and post-production stages, gain experience in teamwork in the film production process and find an opportunity to direct actors and practice in the composition of the image, camera techniques, lighting and editing aesthetics. In addition, students taking the Film Production Techniques course will also have knowledge about the application of professional ethical rules in the film making process.

TR & TRNC
International

TR Applicants

TR Students who are successful in the exams conducted by the Higher Education Council Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and are entitled to enroll in our university in line with their preferences can complete the registration process with the necessary documents for registration from our Registration and Liaison Offices throughout Turkey or from the Marketing Directorate on campus.

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TRNC Applicants

TRNC citizens and TR citizen candidate students who have completed their entire high school education in TRNC. They are placed in undergraduate programs in line with their success in the CIU Student Placement and Scholarship Ranking Exam and the programs they prefer.

Students who are successful in the exam can register from the TRNC Marketing Office.

Applicants can directly apply online to our undergraduate programs using the application portal. Please fill in your details correctly and upload all the required documents listed on the last page of the application form.

Required documents;

Completed application form,
Higher/Secondary Certificate or equivalents (e.g. O/A’Level, WAEC/NECO),
Evidence of English Language competence: TOEFL (65 IBT) or IELTS (5.5). Students without these documents will take the CIU English proficiency exam on campus following arrival,
Scanned copy of international passport/birth certificate,
Fully completed and signed CIU Rules and Regulations document (which can be downloaded during the online application).

Scholarships
Fees

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Tuition Fees are determined at the beginning of each academic year. Candidate students who are entitled to enroll in CIU can learn their fees in line with the Tuition Fee Calculation system.

Program Mission

The Mission of the Department of Radio, Television and Cinema

By contributing to the knowledge, skills and level of competence of our students, as expected in the radio, television and cinema industry; our students are trained as individuals who know how to reach and use information, are open to change and continuous improvement, can produce quality services to increase their career opportunities, and contribute to the development of society and achieve sustainable living. Our innovative approach, which is student-centered, closely follows scientific and technological innovations and the demands of the sector, includes learning based on teamwork, usage of advanced technology and learning focusing on independent learning.

The Vision of the Department of Radio, Television and Cinema

In order to improve and enrich the quality of life of our students, we will provide the highest level of education and training and gain experience through application and research activities and the continuous improvement of real life experience. Our graduates will be accepted in the industry and society with the knowledge, skills and ethical values they have.

Program Outcomes

Students;
PO1: know the stages of production of radio, television and cinema productions, have the ability and competence to plan and implement work in the stages of production.
PO2: know the basic working principles and operations of audiovisual production tools, have the ability to effectively use these tools in the production process of radio, television and cinema productions.
PO3: have knowledge about theories in the field of radio, television and cinema.
PO4: know the historical development process of radio, television and cinema in the world and in Turkey.
PO5: know the legislation governing the field of radio, television and cinema, national and international professional organizations and ethical principles.
PO6: know the types of programs in radio and television broadcasting.
PO7: know the genres and trends of Cinema.
PO8: know the methods of analyzing and evaluating messages in audio and visual environments.
PO9: prepare, design and implement project proposals for radio, television and cinema projects suitable for different broadcasting environments.
PO10: know the techniques of writing scripts, have the ability to write scripts and prepare a shooting script.
PO11: have the ability to make sound and image editing, apply it in the fields of digital sound design, image design and visual effects use in field-specific content production.
PO12: have the ability to consider, analyze and evaluate the social, economic, political, cultural, etc. effects of media content in written, audio and visual environments from a critical point of view.
PO13: have the competence to design and produce programs and/or make films in the field of radio, television and cinema.
PO14: are proficient in the basic principles of Image aesthetics, visual design, cinematographic language/expression and composition.
PO15: have knowledge about Radio and Television management.
PO16: know the standards in field-specific products.
PO17: are proficient in collaborating for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema.

Program Educational Goals

CIU Radio, Television and Cinema Program aims to train graduates who have;
PEG1: Sufficient interdisciplinary knowledge in social and cultural issues related to communication and radio, television and cinema, and have the ability to use this knowledge in the fields of radio, television and cinema,
PEG2: Knowledge about scientific, social, economic, legal and political developments,
PEG3: Gained the ability to apply research, plan, conversion of a product specific to the field of radio, television and cinema with a creative and critical approach,
PEG4: The skills to collaborate, work harmoniously and efficiently as a team for joint work and production in the field of radio, television and cinema,
PEG5: Knowledge about the legal regulations and applications related to the field of radio, television and cinema.
PEG6: The ability to apply the principles of ethics and professional ethics in their studies and are aware of their responsibilities,
PEG7: The awareness of their responsibilities, and are sensitive to the universal and social impacts, and legal consequences of issues, such as human rights, cultural diversity, environmental issues, public interest and public service, regarding their professional studies related to the field of radio, television and cinema,
PEG8: The knowledge and experience about business practices, and the ability to behave with an entrepreneurial and innovative approach awareness,
PEG9: Successfully completed at least two courses from other disciplines in their educational programs,
PEG10: The ability to use relevant information about their field in occupational health and safety issues,
PEG11: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in at least one foreign language related to their field (at the General Level of the European Language Portfolio B1).