ARCHITECTURE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POV4513 | Editorial Photography | Fall | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor HALUK ÇOBANOĞLU |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor HALUK ÇOBANOĞLU |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course is aimed at advanced level students who have in mind a work they would like to improve and complete. Its main objective is to fill the gaps in different areas of photographic expertise. There are weekly exercises. For many of us, self-promotion and project making are the most difficult stages of the creative process. Weekly presentations and discussions address different topics as image editing, statement writing, building a website, perfect portfolio etc. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Understand the basic principles of editorial photography. 2. Learn how to use all the settings and functions of their cameras while practice taking editorial photographs. 3. Understand how different camera settings can affect the final image. 4. Become familiar with the computer components that are related to editorial photography. 5. Acquire a good grasp of the latest digital technologies and their relation to photography 6. Use background options, simple lighting possibilities and sound recording options based on their own projects. 7. Express a personal voice, improve editing skills and unique create original works. 8. Develop a new approach to magazine photography. |
This course consists of two major parts. The first part aims at explaining editorial photography, photojournalism, documentary photography and at teaching how to use a great range of media as an editorial photographer. In this part, students are introduced to both classical and contemporary examples in comparison with their original works. The second part students are expected to improve their practical skills, their use of equipment and their social skills with regards to interpersonal communication as well as their links to the worlds of commerce and media. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introduction, first examples and discussion. | |
2) | East-West: Photographic approaches. | Working on the assignments. |
3) | Photographing social landscapes. Examples from the founders of editorial photography. | Assignment 1 |
4) | Traditional editorial photography. The history of photojournalism. | Working on the assignments. |
5) | Shooting for magazines. How to prepare an effective portfolio. | Assignment 2 |
6) | Appropriate equipment, camera and light for editorial photography. | Working on the assignments. |
7) | Life as a documentary. Motivating students to start a long term documentary project. | Assignment 3 |
8) | Effective editing. | Working on the assignments. |
9) | Contact with the professional world. The editorial project as a commercial work. | Assignment 4 |
10) | Commercial editing. | Working on the assignments. |
11) | Defending editorial projects with oral presentations. | Assignment 5 |
12) | Advanced editorial and commercial editing. | Working on the assignments. |
13) | Taking on a project as a freelance photographer and create a personal website. | Final Assignment A |
14) | Final presentations. | Final Assignment B |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Wells, L. (2003). The photography reader. London New York: Routledge. |
References: | 1. Berger, J. (2008). Ways of seeing. London: Penguin. 2. Janus, E. & Lambert, M. (1998). Veronica's revenge : contemporary perspectives on photography. Switzerland Zurich New York New York City: LAC Scalo Distributed in North America by D.A.P. 3. Stahel, U. (2003). Well, what is photography? : a lecture on photography on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Fotomuseum Winterthur. Winterthur, Switzerland Zurich: Fotomuseum Winterthur Scalo. 4. Wells, L. (2009). Photography : a critical introduction. London New York: Routledge. Other resources and artists' books may include: 1. Ara Guler (Ed.Tavlas,Nezih). Fotocep, 2010. 2. Henri Cartier-Bresson. Thames and Hudson Gallimard, 2008. 3. Arabesk. Cobanoğlu,Haluk. Fotografevi, 2007. 4. New York Subway. Cobanoglu, Haluk. YGS, 2003. 5. Camera Work. Stieiglitz, A. Taschen, 2008. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 6 | % 60 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 4 | 52 |
Homework Assignments | 7 | 3 | 21 |
Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Workload | 130 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Using the theoretical/conceptual and practical knowledge acquired for architectural design, design activities and research. | |
2) | Identifying, defining and effectively discussing aesthetic, functional and structural requirements for solving design problems using critical thinking methods. | |
3) | Being aware of the diversity of social patterns and user needs, values and behavioral norms, which are important inputs in the formation of the built environment, at local, regional, national and international scales. | |
4) | Gaining knowledge and skills about architectural design methods that are focused on people and society, sensitive to natural and built environment in the field of architecture. | |
5) | Gaining skills to understand the relationship between architecture and other disciplines, to be able to cooperate, to develop comprehensive projects; to take responsibility in independent studies and group work. | |
6) | Giving importance to the protection of natural and cultural values in the design of the built environment by being aware of the responsibilities in terms of human rights and social interests. | |
7) | Giving importance to sustainability in the solution of design problems and the use of natural and artificial resources by considering the social, cultural and environmental issues of architecture. | |
8) | Being able to convey and communicate all kinds of conceptual and practical thoughts related to the field of architecture by using written, verbal and visual media and information technologies. | |
9) | Gaining the ability to understand and use technical information about building technology such as structural systems, building materials, building service systems, construction systems, life safety. | |
10) | Being aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in design and application processes. |