POV4438 Advanced Digital PhotographyBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
BANKING AND INSURANCE MANAGEMENT (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
POV4438 Advanced Digital 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.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate (Short 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 have the ability to understand the basic concepts of Banking and Insurance and to be able to use them effectively in business.
2) To have the ability to work individually or in a team when needed on matters related to his/her profession and to follow and apply the developments in his/her sector.
3) To be equipped with the necessary knowledge to carry out the legal responsibilities and to follow the related regulations in their sector.
4) To understand the importance of banking and insurance from the point of the state’s economy and enterprises and to express this importance properly.
5) To be able to use the computer as well as the profession requires and to be able to do work, accumulate knowledge and to use this knowledge relevantly and effectively.
6) To make them gain the ability to find practical solutions for the problems of daily commercial activities and to take correct decisions.
7) To be able to take responsibilities in banking and insurance sector and more generally in the finance sector and to be qualified to start his/her own business after the legal requirements have been met.
8) To have the competency to carry out the accountancy related to banking and insurance.
9) To have the competency to build effective customer relations and to have effective communication and persuasion skills.
10) To be able to determine the accumulated knowledge druring the education in line with the cause and effect relations and to be able to have the necessary professional qualifications to know where, when and how to use his/her knowledge.