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
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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 |
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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
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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.
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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. |
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14) |
Final Presentation and comments/critics. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
1) |
To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. |
2 |
2) |
To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. |
2 |
3) |
To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. |
3 |
4) |
To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. |
2 |
5) |
To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. |
1 |
6) |
To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. |
1 |
7) |
To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. |
2 |
8) |
To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. |
2 |
9) |
To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. |
2 |
10) |
To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. |
2 |
11) |
To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. |
2 |
12) |
To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. |
3 |