At the end of this course, the students; 1) Are expected to recognize cameras, their kinds, and important parts. 2) Are expected to recognize to have learned about light measurement and exposure balance, and to be able to apply these principles. 3) Are expected to be equipped with basic framing knowledge as part of the aesthetic aspect of photography.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
This course is an introductory course in which basic information about photography is given and application practices are made.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Information about the course.
2nd Week
History of photography. Discussions on photography.
3rd Week
Camera types and different camera systems. Rules and principles of camera and tripod usage.
4th Week
Proper exposure: Aperture Shutter Speed ISO.
5th Week
Light and lighting.
6th Week
Objective types and their effects on vision.
7th Week
Composition. Shooting scales, shooting angles and framing.
8th Week
Midterm
9th Week
Evaluation of the Midterm.
10th Week
`Different Look, Different Space Project? evaluations.
11th Week
Camera and lighting practice studies. `Different Look, Different Space Project? evaluations.
12th Week
Analysıs of photos. `Different Look, Different Space Project evaluations.
13th Week
Different Look, Different Space Project.
14th Week
Jury.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Videos and articles on web, explaining photography techniques. A'dan Z'ye Fotoğraf, Özer Kanburoğlu, Say Yayınları, İstanbul, 2004 Fotoğraf ve Toplum, Gisele Freund, Sel Yayıncılık, İstanbul, 2006 Fotoğraf Neyi Anlatır, Caner Aydemir, Hayalperest Yayınevi, İstanbul, 2013
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Project,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Project
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Other
1
10
Total(%)
100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
0
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
50
50
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
50
50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
1
10
10
Total Workload
154
Total Workload / 30
5,13
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
