PUBLIC RELATIONS AND PUBLICITY | |||||
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 | Spring | 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) | 1) To prepare the students to become communication professionals by focusing on strategic thinking, professional writing, ethical practice and innovative use of traditional and new media 2) To be able to have the ability to explain and identify problems associated with the relationships between events and facts in the areas of public relations, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. 3) To be able to understand how an organizational culture works and how employees and leaders create messages as a communication tool. 4) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of public relations. | |
2) | 1) To be able to create effective public relations plans using fundamental planning components that include situation analysis, public profile, objectives, strategies and tactics. 2) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data in the fields of perception and reputation management and corporate communication practices. 3) To be able to develop creative and persuasive management skills in terms of reputation, employee relations, leadership and similar corporate practices. 4) To be able to explain and describe business marketing activities, economics, business law and global business practices. | |
3) | 1) To be able to search, write, and design articles, newsletters, and fliers, brochures, and announcements, in styles and formats appropraite various audiences, mediums and settings. 2) To be able to to use information, communication technologies and computer software with the required level of public relations, marketing communication, persuasive communication, communication management, corporate communications. Learning Competence 1) To be able to recognize national and international, social and cultural dimensions of public relations. Field Specific Competence 1) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how public realtions works. 2) To be able to apply the underlying theories of communication and the necessities of work safety to different types of public relations processes and campaigns. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility 1) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to given scenarios which can occur in public relations processes. |