At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understand the basic parts and functions of cameras. 2) Will be able to comprehend and practice the darkroom materials and functions used in black and white printing. 3) Will be able to comprehend photography techniques, the properties of natural and artificial lights. 4) Can take original photo shoots using the principles used in photography.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
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COURSE DEFINITION
Introduction to photography, information about the history of photography. Introduction of cameras, introduction of lenses, light information, correct use of light, connections between variables, shooting information, composition in photography, auxiliary accessories, filters, use of studio and artificial light. Photo shooting practices, exhibition and presentation studies in the light of the acquired knowledge.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Giving information about the course of the course.
2nd Week
Photographic Phenomenon, Definition of Concept, Relationships
3rd Week
Historical Process (camera obscura) and changes ? Giving the application project
4th Week
Eye / Machine relationship
5th Week
Camera: Analog / Digital System, Darkbox
6th Week
Image Plane, Image Formation, Lens Viewfinder: Function and types
7th Week
1. Midterm Exam
8th Week
Shutter: Definition and function
9th Week
Diaphragm: Definition and function
10th Week
Shutter / Aperture / ISO relationship
11th Week
Net - Depth of Field
12th Week
2. Midterm exam: (Theoretical and technical subjects + application project + Midterm project file submission) final exam project subject
13th Week
Differential Lenses
14th Week
Criticism of applied studies (final exam project)
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Açıklamalı Fotoğraf Terimleri Sözlüğü, Say Yayınları, Güler Ertan/Bülent Erutku, Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Alfa Yayınları, Carla Ross, Fotoğraf Üzerine, Altıkırkbeş, Suzan Sonntag, Görme Biçimleri, Metis, John Berger
