Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Applied Sciences: Monthly e-Bulletin (January 2026)

Abstract

A Discussion on Video Essays Held at Istanbul University! Organized by Prof. Dr. Hülya Önal, Dean of the Faculty of Communication at Çanakkale University, the discussion titled “Video Essay: A New Scientific Narrative from Author to Auteur” featured Dr. İpek Gürkan, Assistant Professor of TV Journalism and Programming, and Onur Turgut, Research Assistant at the Department of Communication and Design at Özyeğin University. They discussed the pedagogical dimensions of audiovisual essays and their impact on film research. The discussion, held on Friday, December 26th in Amphitheater C of the Faculty of Communication at Istanbul University, addressed the new narrative possibilities offered by video essays in academic research and education. Dr. İpek Gürkan and Research Assistant Onur Turgut highlighted the methodological role of video essays in teaching processes and contemporary film studies.