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MATHEMATICS
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
VCD3134 Photography for Design Spring 2 2 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İPEK TORUN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course have two main aims:
First, Exploring intermediate and advanced techniques of the photographic medium like design, composition and perception in a formal tendency.
Second, Creating the relation between context and photographic medium in a contextual tendency.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
I. Name basic elements of composition
II.Acknowledge the narrative role of photography
III. Define the relation between concepts, contexts and Photographic Practices
IV. Compare use of visual elements in differnet photographic genres.
V. Show dexrerity in use of visual elements in various photographic practices and genres
VI. Gain ability to control camera variables in order to create a meaning

Course Content

Photographic genres like documentary, portrait, abstract and news photography and their relation with formal formation, artistic creation and space will be the main topics of this course.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Reviewing basic photographic knowledge: Effects of Camera types and Lenses in the photographic image; Effects of negative films and digital imaging on the visual design. Effects of photographic elements (like usage of aperture, shutter, filters etc.) to create various design elements
2) Composition: Getting to know yourself and your photography. Discussion on selected portfolios of photographers Basis of Composition and its elements in Photographic visual design.Definition of Unity, Balance, Coherence, Rules of Thirds and Golden Ratio
3) Light as a visual Element: Historical use of light &shadow. Basic characteristic of light, relation between color and light. Assignment I: Rule of Thirds
4) Recognizing Space in Photographic Practice: Relations between objects and place. Representation of familiar objects within various spatial conditions. Assignment II: Chiaroscuro
5) Picturing Self: Historical evolution of Self-Portrait. Contemporary self-portrait samples. Creating allegories and metaphors within self-portrait style. Usage of environment for creating meanings Assignment III / Context: Home and Objects Images of anything in / or around your home which define safe or uncanny views about your environment(s).
6) Picturing Others: Historical evolution of portrait style in visual art. Contemporary samples from portrait photographers. Family Albums and post memorial function of photographic images. Found images. Assignment IV / Concept: Allegorical Self-Portraits Pictures define subjects on self
7) Genres I : Documentary Photography: History of Documentary Photography, Relation between Documentary, Photojournalism and essay styles. Main topics of contemporary documentary photography, Evolution of Street Photography (1930s-2000s). Assignment V / Context: Family Photographs Pictures define family within the context of social class, culture etc.
8) Genres II : Abstract Photography Meaning of Abstract and abstraction. Modern and Post-Modern Use of abstraction. Definition of metaphor, metonymy and synecdoche in artistic practices. Assignment VI: Street Photography
9) Genres III: Landscape: Historical evolution of genre. Different sub-genres in the practice. Opposition of Rural and Urban Practices of genre. Assignment VII: Abstraction: abstract or semi-abstract subjects which express metaphor/metonymy or synecdoche
10) Genres IV: Fashion: Historical evolution of genre, Artistic methods of genre within artistic eras, Current styles in genre. Assignment VIII: Concept: Cityscape vs. Landscape Urban or/and Rural spaces which express a critical view to the subject-matter
11) Humor: Definition Pastiche and Parody in representation. Meaning and role of reproduction and appropriation. Assignment IX: Fashion and the City
12) Genres V: Definition of Photo-Essay and Photo-Diary Style. Assignment X: Humor: Pictures including pastiche or parody.
13) Ideas of Final Project and Discussion.
14) Final Presentation and comments/critics.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Davis, Harold. Creative Composition. John Winley&Sons, 2009.
Freeman, Michael. The Photographer’s Eye. Focal Press, 2009
DuChemin, David. Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision. New Riders, 2009.
Branbaum, Bruce. The Art of Photography: An Approach to Personal Expression
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 4 % 60
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 13 64
Homework Assignments 4 12
Final 1 6
Total Workload 124

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2) To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3) To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself, 4
5) To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6) To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7) To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8) To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense, 4
9) By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10) To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11) To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.