PHOTOGRAPHY | |||||
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) | Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. | |
2) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. | |
3) | Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. | |
4) | Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. | |
5) | Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. | |
6) | Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. | |
7) | Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture. | |
8) | Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. | |
9) | Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. | |
10) | Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. | |
11) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. | |
12) | Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. | |
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. |