BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO | |||||
| 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 |
| POV4350 | Photo Essay and News 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. |
Basic information
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Type of course: | 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. |
Learning Outcomes
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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. |
Course Content
| 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. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| 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 |
Sources
| 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. |
Evaluation System
| 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 | |
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 | 6 | 4 | 24 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 133 | ||
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) | Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. | 5 |
| 2) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. | 3 |
| 3) | Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. | 1 |
| 4) | Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. | 2 |
| 5) | Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. | 4 |
| 6) | Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. | 5 |
| 7) | Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture | 2 |
| 8) | Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. | 5 |
| 9) | Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. | 2 |
| 10) | Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. | 1 |
| 11) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. | 5 |
| 12) | Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. | 5 |
| 13) | Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. | |
| 14) | Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |