At the end of this course, the students; 1) They gain the ability to make aesthetic, historical and political analysis of photography. 2) They have the chance to apply the basic concepts they learned in the RTS247 Basic Principles of Image course with various projects. 3) They gain knowledge about photographic aesthetics and learn to produce photographs with aesthetic conventions.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(RTS247)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
It is a course on the main qualities of photography, analysis and application methods. Application instructions cover pre-shooting, shooting and post-shooting, enabling students to produce photographs.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction of the course.
2nd Week
Application possibilities in photography. Technology debate.
3rd Week
Approaches to photographic aesthetics. Frame, subject. Portfolio opportunities.
4th Week
Composition techniques. What is the subject in the photo?
5th Week
Photography theories.
6th Week
Framing and composition
7th Week
Theory and practices on digital photography.
8th Week
MIDTERM
9th Week
Introduction to image processing.
10th Week
Analyzing the photo
11th Week
Approaches to photographic aesthetics. Semiotics and photography
12th Week
Semiotics and photography
13th Week
Digital photo processing.
14th Week
Overview.
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
Silverman, Kaja (2019). Fotoğrafın Tarihi ya da Analoji Mucizesi, Hayalperest Kitap. Fiske, John (2019). İletişim Çalışmalarına Giriş, Pharmakon Kitap. Lewis, Emma (2018). İzmler Fotoğrafı Anlamak, Hayalperest Kitap. Taş, Oğuzhan (2017). İletişim, Medya ve Kültür Anahtar Kavramlar, Ütopya Yayınevi. Barthes, Roland (2018). Çağdaş Söylenler, Metis Yayınları.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Project,Discussion,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
20
Project
1
40
Attendance
1
10
Total(%)
70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
30
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
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
20
20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
5
10
50
Total Workload
156
Total Workload / 30
5,2
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)