SOCIOLOGY | |||||
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) | To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions. | |
2) | To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels | |
3) | To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences. | |
4) | To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes | |
5) | To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills | |
6) | To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields. | |
7) | To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime. | |
8) | To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective | |
9) | To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge | |
10) | To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects | |
11) | To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member. | |
12) | To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school. |