ARCHITECTURE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POV4355 | Advertising 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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. |