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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| POV4350 | Photo Essay and News 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. |
| 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 HALUK ÇOBANOĞLU |
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor HALUK ÇOBANOĞLU |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims at inciting the students to develop a critically thoughtful, informed approach to magazine photography. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Identify basic terms of photo essay and news photography. 2. Illustrate a personal and practical approach to magazine photography and new media. 3. Execute exercises designed to develop a personal voice. Use editing skills, and unique elements in a work. 4. Acquire an overview of documentary photography. 5. Show dexterity in using all the settings and functions of the camera when taking editorial photographs. 6. Design a personal vision as a photographer. 7. Explore ways to develop a personal style while focusing on long-term goals. |
| Each week, students will tackle a typical magazine assignment: read a manuscript, conduct research, conceptualisation, photography, print, edit, and present work as an opening spread to a story. The class will critique work in an open forum. Discussions will also cover the practicalities of model releases, fees, portfolio presentation, and job delivery. Slide presentations and lectures will offer an overview of the history of magazines from their original goals to how they operate in today's market. Guest photographers, photo editors, and art directors will share their perspectives on the field. Assignments, tailored to individual needs, styles, and objectives, guide students to develop a personal—and marketable— style. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction. | |
| 2) | Making of a photo journal and daily practise with the camera. | Assignment 1 |
| 3) | The perfect fit, tailoring your work for portfolio, website, gallery submission and business. | Working on the assignments. |
| 4) | Photographing urban landscape. | Assignment 2 |
| 5) | Here and now: The essence of a place. | Working on the assignments. |
| 6) | Travel photography and photo essay. | Assignment 3 |
| 7) | Discussions over composition, equipment, lighting, print style, and emotional weight in imagery, as well as the works of master photographers. | Working on the assignments. |
| 8) | First editing, why is so important? | Assignment 4 |
| 9) | Black and White vs. Color photography. | Working on the assignments. |
| 10) | Discussions over composition, equipment, lighting, print style, and emotional weight in imagery, as well as the works of master photographers. | Assignment 5 |
| 11) | Field trip. | Working on the assignments. |
| 12) | Advance editing. | Assignment 6 |
| 13) | Oral presentations of assignments. | Working on the presentation. |
| 14) | Final presentations. | Preparation for Final Assignment |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Wells, L. (2003). The photography reader. London New York: Routledge. |
| References: | 1. Berger, J. (2008). Ways of seeing. London: Penguin. 2. Janus, E. & Lambert, M. (1998). Veronica's revenge : contemporary perspectives on photography. Switzerland Zurich New York New York City: LAC Scalo Distributed in North America by D.A.P. 3. Stahel, U. (2003). Well, what is photography? : a lecture on photography on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Fotomuseum Winterthur. Winterthur, Switzerland Zurich: Fotomuseum Winterthur Scalo. 4. Wells, L. (2009). Photography : a critical introduction. London New York: Routledge. Other resources and artists' books may include: 1. Ara Guler (Ed.Tavlas,Nezih). Fotocep, 2010. 2. Henri Cartier-Bresson. Thames and Hudson Gallimard, 2008. 3. Arabesk. Cobanoğlu,Haluk. Fotografevi, 2007. 4. New York Subway. Cobanoglu, Haluk. YGS, 2003. 5. Camera Work. Stieiglitz, A. Taschen, 2008. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 6 | % 60 |
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 133 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. | 2 |
| 2) | To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. | 2 |
| 3) | To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. | 3 |
| 4) | To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. | 2 |
| 5) | To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. | 1 |
| 6) | To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. | 1 |
| 7) | To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. | 2 |
| 8) | To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. | 2 |
| 9) | To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. | 2 |
| 10) | To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. | 2 |
| 11) | To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. | 2 |
| 12) | To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. | 3 |