| Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
| 1) |
Introduction to the Course: Reviewing course program and structure. |
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| 2) |
Ontology & Semantics of Analogue Photography: Pre-photography; photography; post-photography. A historical perspective. |
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| 3) |
Photography Optics & Darkroom Equipments: Cameras, lenses, films, filters, darkroom equipments and chemicals. A multiple-choice test on the cultural evolvement of photography. |
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| 4) |
Light & Color + Exposure: Light and color in scientific & historical perspectives. Color psychology & Iconography. Aperture, shutter speed and ISO on cameras & aggrandizers. |
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| 5) |
Darkroom Processes: Film & Paper Development: Loading, developing, drying and archiving films and papers. Types of papers; contact printing. |
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| 6) |
Types of Printings & Experimental Techniques: Fixed & Split grade printings; solarization technique, and combination printing. |
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| 7) |
Alternative Photography: Alternative and experimental techniques from artists: Alfred Stieglitz; Ansel Adams; Jerry Uelsmann; Joel-Peter Witkin; Şahin Kaygun; Reha Akçakaya; Robert ParkeHarrison; Juan Fontcuberta. |
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| 8) |
Analogue vs. Digital Photography & Presentations: A detailed comparison between analogue and (& the birth of) digital photography; Presentations on a photographer who use analogue technique, their projects and life. |
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| 9) |
Photographs & Projects that Changed the World & Presentations: Famous photographs and photography projects with their stories; Presentations on a photographer who use analogue technique, their projects and life. |
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| 10) |
Art Photography?: Basic definitions of art; milestones in art philosophy; who defined & what defines photography; photography: from science to art. |
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| 11) |
Artist’s Presentation I: The presentation of an artist/scholar about his/her analog photography projects.
Special Topic: “The Architect’s Brother” by Robert & Shana ParkeHarrison. |
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| 12) |
Artist’s Presentation II: The presentation of an artist/scholar about his/her analog photography projects.
Special Topic: “Ashes & Snow” by Gregory Colbert. |
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| 13) |
Reassessment & the Future of Photography: Briefly summarizing the topics covered during the period; discussion about where the photography came from and where it will go. |
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| 14) |
Final Projects: The portfolio submissions & presentations. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Knowledge of photographic and video media and ability to use basic, intermediate and advanced techniques of these media. |
5 |
| 2) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. |
1 |
| 3) |
Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. |
1 |
| 4) |
Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. |
2 |
| 5) |
Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. |
5 |
| 6) |
Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. |
3 |
| 7) |
Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture. |
1 |
| 8) |
Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. |
1 |
| 9) |
Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. |
4 |
| 10) |
Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. |
1 |
| 11) |
Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. |
1 |
| 12) |
Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. |
2 |
| 13) |
Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects. |
5 |
| 14) |
Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |
3 |
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