PSYCHOLOGY
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
POV4355 Advertising Photography Spring 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: This course aims to introduce the students the technical aspects of advertising photography and assist them in putting their knowledge into practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understand advertising photography within its historical practices.
2. Identify various applications in the genre.
3. Gain ability to practice advertising photography in studio and on location.
4. Show dexterity in practical aspects of advertising photography.
5. Demonstrate ability to operate post-production softwares related to advertising purposes.

Course Content

Students will engage with technical aspects of photographic illustration inside the setting of a studio. Photo illustration is based on a vocabulary of sets, still lives, models, as well as a grammar of a complex system of cameras, films and lighting, and the creation of totally controlled images to be used in fine arts, commercial world and editorial areas.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Understanding the advertising characteristics of advertising photography, location, tools and techniques.
2) CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK Assignment 1
3) Rules of studio photography. Tools used in advertising photography. Creating a mood through lighting. Working on the assignments.
4) CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK Assignment 2
5) Composition Rules I Working on the assignments.
6) CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK Assignment 3
7) Composition rules II. point of view and shooting plans. Creating a classic campaign. Working on the assignments.
8) Mid-term presentations Working on the presentation.
9) Guest Photographer Working on the assignments.
10) CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK Assignment 4
11) Advertising photography. Production process, from creative idea to print. Using photoshop photography resources in advertising. Working on the assignments.
12) CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK Assignment 5
13) CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK Working on the assignments.
14) Final Study Preparation for Final Assignment

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Marshall, H. (1989). Art-directing photography. Oxford: Phaidon.
2. Salomon, Allyn (1982) Advertising photography. New York: American Photographic Book Pub.
References: Other sources may include:

1. www.ilford.com
2. www.sinar.com
3. www.ar-studio.com/Portfolios/
4. www.jimappleton.com/Ads-01.htm
5. www.ericmeola.com
6. www.the-lightbox.com/Marketing/
7. www.grafixoncall.com/Photography.html
8. www.studiohl.gr/
9. meta4sapporo.com/english/top.html
10. www.bga-photo.co.uk/index2.html
11. www.photographe-de-mode.com/photos-de-mode-couleur.html
12. www.5thfloorstudios.com/commercial.html
13. www.mira.com
14. www.picturesque.com
15. freestockphotos.com
16. www.photosource.com
17. Creative options (1996) New York:American Showcase.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 5 % 50
Midterms 1 % 10
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 4 52
Homework Assignments 5 4 20
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 130

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) Develop close interest in human mind and behavior, and attain critical thinking skills (in particular the ability to evaluate psychological theories using empirical evidence), as well as appreciating psychology as an evidence based science.
2) Gain a biopsychosocial understanding of human behavior, namely, the biological, psychological, social determinants of behavior.
3) Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge and learn about basic psychological concepts and perspectives
4) Familiarize with methodology and data evaluation techniques by being aware of scientific research methods (i.e. correlational, experimental, longitudinal, case study).
5) Employ ethical sensitivity while doing assessment, research or working with groups.
6) Familiarize with the essential perspectives of psychology (cognitive, developmental, clinical, social, behavioral, and biological).
7) Get the opportunity and skills to evaluate qualitative and quantitative data, write reports, and present them.
8) Attain preliminary knowledge for psychological measurement and evaluation.
9) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (e.g. sociology, history, political science, communication studies, philosophy, anthropology, literature, law, art, etc) that can contribute to psychology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in understanding and interpreting of psychological process. 3