The Use of Short Films in Value Education: An Application Example

Although, short films could show difference in duration, they are generally ranging from one to three bobbins in 35mm films. The distinctiveness of short films from full length films is time and plot. There is no exact definition about short films duration but generally takes 5 to 17 minutes. The plot has, unlike full length films, a plain expression and give the main meaning in a short time. The aim of this study is to find out the information about the short films and how to use them in education by literature view. In additon, the importance of using short films in value education will be examined. In the last part of the study an example lesson plan is presented for using short films in value education. The films in the plan are selected among the awarded short films on the EBA platform by taking into consideration characteristics of short films and suitability for child principle