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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. |
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) | As a world citizen, she is aware of global economic, political, social and ecological developments and trends. | 2 |
2) | He/she is equipped to closely follow the technological progress required by global and local dynamics and to continue learning. | 2 |
3) | Absorbs basic economic principles and analysis methods and uses them to evaluate daily events. | 2 |
4) | Uses quantitative and statistical tools to identify economic problems, analyze them, and share their findings with relevant stakeholders. | 2 |
5) | Understands the decision-making stages of economic units under existing constraints and incentives, examines the interactions and possible future effects of these decisions. | 1 |
6) | Comprehends new ways of doing business using digital technologies. and new market structures. | 2 |
7) | Takes critical approach to economic and social problems and develops analytical solutions. | 1 |
8) | Has the necessary mathematical equipment to produce analytical solutions and use quantitative research methods. | 2 |
9) | In the works he/she contributes, observes individual and social welfare together and with an ethical perspective. | 2 |
10) | Deals with economic problems with an interdisciplinary approach and seeks solutions by making use of different disciplines. | 1 |
11) | Generates original and innovative ideas in the works she/he contributes as part of a team. | 2 |