| BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | |||||
| 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 | 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 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) | Adequate knowledge of subjects specific to mathematics (analysis, linear, algebra, differential equations, statistics), science (physics, chemistry, biology) and related engineering discipline, and the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems. | |
| 2) | Identify, formulate, and solve complex Biomedical Engineering problems; select and apply proper modeling and analysis methods for this purpose | |
| 3) | Design complex Biomedical systems, processes, devices or products under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |
| 4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in Biomedical Engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Design and conduct numerical or physical experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to Biomedical Engineering. | |
| 6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working on Biomedical Engineering-related problems. | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, oral and written, to have gained the level of English language knowledge (European Language Portfolio B1 general level) to follow the innovations in the field of Biomedical Engineering; gain the ability to write and understand written reports effectively, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions. | |
| 8) | Recognize the need for life-long learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate oneself. | |
| 9) | Having knowledge for the importance of acting in accordance with the ethical principles of biomedical engineering and the awareness of professional responsibility and ethical responsibility and the standards used in biomedical engineering applications | |
| 10) | Learn about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Acquire knowledge about the effects of practices of Biomedical Engineering on health, environment, security in universal and social scope, and the contemporary problems of Biomedical Engineering; is aware of the legal consequences of Mechatronics engineering solutions. |