AMERICAN CULTURE AND LITERATURE | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ADV4625 | Advertising Photography | Fall | 3 | 0 | 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 : | Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | Students will engage in a technical study of photographic illustration in a studio setting. Photo illustration is based on a language whose vocabulary consists of sets, still lives and models; a grammar of cameras, films and lighting systems; and a photographer who creates totally controlled images directed toward fine art, editorial and commercial application. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Understand advertising photography within its historical practices II. Identify various applications in the genre III. Gain ability to practice advertising photography in studio and on location IV. Show dexterity in the use of practical issues of Advertising Photography V. Demonstrate ability to operate post-production softwares related to advertising purposes. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Understanding the advertising characteristics of advertising photography, location, tools and techniques. | |
2) | CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK | |
3) | Rules of studio photography. Tools used in advertising photography. Creating a mood through lighting. | |
4) | CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK | |
5) | Composition Rules I | |
6) | CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK | |
7) | Composition rules II. point of view and shooting plans. Creating a classic campaign. | |
8) | Mid-term presentations | |
9) | Guest Photographer | |
12) | CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK | |
13) | CRITICS OF THE STUDENT WORK | |
14) | Final Study |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Marshall, Hugh (1989) Art-directing photography. Oxford : Phaidon. Salomon, Allyn (1982) Advertising photography. New York: American Photographic Book Pub. Creative options (1996) New York:American Showcase. www.ilford.com www.sinar.com www.ar-studio.com/Portfolios/ www.jimappleton.com/Ads-01.htm www.ericmeola.com www.the-lightbox.com/Marketing/ www.grafixoncall.com/Photography.html www.studiohl.gr/ meta4sapporo.com/english/top.html www.bga-photo.co.uk/index2.html www.photographe-de-mode.com/photos-de-mode-couleur.html www.5thfloorstudios.com/commercial.html www.mira.com www.picturesque.com freestockphotos.com www.photosource.com |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Homework Assignments | 1 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
Homework Assignments | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Midterms | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Final | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Total Workload | 125 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Upon graduation, students will acquire key skills and attributes to conduct research to use research tools, to solve problems, to communicate effectively and to transfer skills to the workplace. | |
2) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to discuss key issues in fluent English. | |
3) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to compose written documents in English with a mature prose style. | 4 |
4) | Upon graduation, students will have gained broad knowledge of the American and English literary canons. | 4 |
5) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to analyze, synthesize and criticize sophisticated works of American and English literature. | 4 |
6) | Upon graduation, students will have achieved in depth the understanding of contemporary American culture. | 3 |
7) | Upon graduation, students will have developed the ability to draw links among diverse literary texts and documents and establish critical connections and adopt an interdisciplinary attitude. | 3 |
8) | Upon graduation, students will be able to develop new projects individually or in teams. | 3 |
9) | Upon graduation, students will be able to apply their knowledge into their lives for interdisciplinary problem-solving and solutions. | 4 |