PERFORMING ARTS | |||||
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 | 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) | They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). | 2 |
2) | They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. | 2 |
3) | They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. | 2 |
4) | Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 1 |
5) | They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. | 3 |
6) | Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. | 3 |
7) | They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. | 2 |
8) | They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. | 3 |
9) | They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. | 1 |
10) | They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. | 1 |
11) | By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 3 |
12) | They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. | 2 |
13) | Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. | 3 |
14) | Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. | 2 |
15) | They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. | 3 |