POV4438 Advanced Digital PhotographyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POV4438 Advanced Digital Photography Spring
Fall
2 2 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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 DELIZIA FLACCAVENTO
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to introduce students to principles of color theory, managing hardware for input, output and storage and using software for color management, photo retouching, special effects, masks and filters.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Learn to organize digital image files.
2. Improve digital darkroom techniques.
3. Use digital darkroom software.
4. Analyze digital photographs.
5. Assemble a digital portfolio.
6. Learn to modify digital images.
7. Develop camera and digital darkroom skills.

Course Content

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introdution to course outline. Looking at samples of modified images. Overview of our "toolbox."
2) Toolbox: selection and masks. Input principles, resolution. Interpolation, file formats and resizing. Working on the assignments.
3) Working with layers: Linking layers, layer masks, adjustment layers. Assignment 1
4) Working with layers II: Alpha channels, blending modes. Working on the assignments.
5) Color: color modes, gamuts, channels, correcting images, color balance, hue, saturation, using level and histogram. Effects: invert, threshold, posterize. Presentation: Midterm project progress. Assignment 2
6) Painting, brushes, gradient tools, filling and stroking selections, and layers. Presentation: Midterm project progress. Working on the assignments.
7) Retouch, liquify command, transforming, clone stamp, patch tool, blur, sharpen, using burn, dodge and sponge. Presentation: Midterm project progress. Working on the assignments.
8) Vector shapes, drawing, editing and managing paths. Asssignment 3
9) Working with raw format, "camera raw" plug-in, image enhancement and correction. Using Adobe Bridge and Lightroom, organizing images and assembling portfolio. Working on the assignments.
10) HDR, merging and tone mapping, tone compressor, detail enhancer. Assşgnment 4
11) Panoramic photography, using panoramic tripod head, merging, stitching and tone mapping. Working on the assignments.
12) Manipulation, bringing different photography parts together, using masks and brushes. Starting the final projects.
13) Presentation: Progresses in the final projects. Working on the presentation.
14) Presentations of final projects. Working on the presentation.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. EVENING, Martin. The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 Book: The complete guide for Photographers. Adobe Press, 2010.
2. SCHEWE, Jeff. Adobe Photoshop CS5 for Photographer. The Ultimate Workshop. Focal Press, 2010.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 40
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Homework Assignments 4 10 40
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 124

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media
2) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics.
3) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works.
4) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
5) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices.
6) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings.
7) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns.
8) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices.
9) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes.
10) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool.
11) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations.
12) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications.
13) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices.
14) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations.