MAVA 351
MAVA 342
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the behavior of individuals and groups in organizations. Students will identify and develop the skills needed to make an effective contribution to organization, to manage others, and to maintain a high quality of work life. Topics covered include: motivation, communication, conflict negotiation, group dynamics, leadership, organizational & job design, and change management
MAVA 334
This course examines how gender has been a major factor in shaping our approaches and interpretations of visual culture in the past and present societies. It examines a variety of subjects in visual culture which intersect with gender.
MAVA 330
The relationship between American cinema and the history, politics and culture it invokes. Each film will be followed by a discussion of its relevance within a larger topic, genre, or historical moment.
MAVA 326
A survey of the history of documentary film and other nonfiction genres from the beginnings of film to the present. Basic theoretical concepts, practical issues and ethical considerations relevant to filmmakers working in the documentary form. Group projects involving the production of a short documentary.
MAVA 344
Study of Turkish Arts through production with traditional art forms. Utilization of Turkish ceramics, carpets, textiles, miniatures, papercutting, book illustrations as well as folkloric and cultural themes for the design project. Making connections between Turkish culture and another culture. Innovative approach to perceive and interpret Turkish cultural heritage through interdisciplinary media.
MAVA 335
European cinema from approximately 1960 to the present. Differences in style and context of European Films, American Films and among national cinemas. British Social Realism movement and the western European Renaissance films of Fellini, Bergman, Bertolucci and Antonioni; the European identity through films.
MAVA 331
An introductory examination of the achievements of internationally renowned directors, important film movements and national film cultures. Interdisciplinary study and reflection on contributions made to political, cultural and aesthetic debates.
MAVA 327
Presentation of typographic structures, methodology and terminology. Introduction to the language of type as a tool of visual presentation. Strong working and applied knowledge of typography as an element of graphic design.
MAVA 324
Hands-on experience in camera use, lighting, working with crews, composition, video and audio editing. Practical knowledge of techniques of non-linear editing, live action video, special effects, and camera movements and cinematic points of view.
MAVA 350
MAVA 337
Introduction to programming languages such as Java AWT, Swing, .Net that are utilized to create interfaces. Creating applications using programming libraries. The course will focus on utilization of hardware that supports audio, video, gesture, text and drawing. The course will also focus on the basic processing of data derived from such hardware.
MAVA 332
Intensive study of screenplay writing for feature length films, short films, television programs. Screenplay structure and screenwriting, including a workshop of student pitches, treatments, screenplays and synopses.
MAVA 328
Exploring various aspects of type as image via dimensional typography, experimental alphabet and typographic installation as experimental forms of typographical art covering wide variety of conceptual approaches. Positioning type as the primary design element
MAVA 325
Exploration and application of branding and visual identity design, covering the theory and practice of creating brand identity design products. Developing the visual elements of ‘one brand’, which consists of logo design, visual identity elements, merchandising materials, advertising and brand communication on printed and digital platforms as well as animation.
