COMMUNICATION DESIGN
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
POV1115 Photography Fall 2 2 3 5

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi PRÖHL JOCHEN JAKOB
Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of photography by introducing technical, theoretical and historical issues that surround camera-made images. Classes will take place in an interactive setting comprised of lectures, screenings, assignments and discussion sessions. Students will be encouraged to develop a critical familiarity with the medium through personal experimentation and collective critique.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define the basic terms and concepts of photography. 
2. Identify the structure of the camera and its equipment.
3. Recognize the relationships between exposure variables and how they affect the photographic image.
4. Categorize various types of lenses and their applications.
5. Recognize the compositional elements. 
6. Understand photography terminology.
7. Put into practice the use of camera variables. 
8. Recognize digital photography technology and equipment.
9. Put into practice the use of compositional elements according to principles of art.

Course Content

The topics of this course includes: a detailed history of photography: cameras (35 mm, medium and large format cameras); lenses; (standard, wide angle, narrow angle (tele) and zoom lenses); exposure control mechanisms (aperture, shutter; stop motion; depth of field control); light measuring; exposure modes, filters and asset accessories; image design; digital photography processing and editing

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: Reviving the course structure and objectives
2) What is Photography? Understanding contemporary practices of photography
3) Camera Types and Formats & Basic Camera modes and Operations.
4) Exposure Control I: (Depth of Field and Aperture)
5) Exposure Control II: (Shutter/Movement/Blur/ISO)
6) Lenses (Use of different types of lenses, focal lenght)
7) Principals of Composition (Unity, Variety, Emphasis, Movement, Perspective, Balance Aspect Ratio)
8) Elements of Composition: (Space, Line, Color, Size, Shape, Value)
9) Concept and Practice of Digital Photography
10) Visual Storytelling I: Basics (Subject & Concept; Signs & Symbols, Textuality, Narrative)
11) Visual Storytelling II: Photographer’s Eye (Detail, Frame, Vantage Point, Time)
12) Genres and Practices: Portrait Landscape, Still Life, Self-Portrait
13) Genres and Practices: Documentary, Photojournalism, Fashion, Body, Image Manipulation
14) Contemporary Photography Practices: Understanding Photography of Today's Visual Culture

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Langford, Michael (2010) Langford's Basic Photography: The guide for serious photographers. (Accessible through Barbaros Library online books)

Hamilton, Trenton (2017) Photography: Equipment, techniques, styles and Practice. (Accessible through Barbaros Library online books)

References: Bull, Stephen (2010) Photography. (Accessible through Barbaros Library online books)

Weels, Liz, et al. (2003) The photography reader. (Barbaros Library Catalogue Number TR 146. P46 2003)

Ingledew, John & Gullachasen, Lorenz (2013) Photography (Accessible through Barbaros Library online books)

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 Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 13 2 26
Homework Assignments 4 10 40
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 125

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) Create design oriented application for the visual communication design field. 3
2) Resolve visual communication problems via concept based designs and an integrated perspective in the visual communication design field. 2
3) Qualify in design directing through analysis and design processes.
4) Display creative thinking, approach and production process skills. 3
5) Integrate basic fields of visual communication; print, time-based and interactive media, through mastering each one of these fields individually.
6) Identify complementary design solutions in the visual field in order to solve communication problems. 3
7) Perform necessary operational skills in order to finalize products in the visual communication design field. 2
8) Evaluate recent design trends and the evolving aesthetic perspectives. 1
9) Use recent design softwares that coincide with the developing information technologies and communication channels. 1
10) Interpret theoretical, historical and intellectual roots of the visual communication design field.
11) Perform necessary time management in order to complete a visual communication design project. 2
12) Demonstrate leadership qualities in a design team as well as individual skills during the progress of a visual communication design project.
13) Display compositional solutions and aesthetic skills to fulfill design needs in a visual communication design work. 3
14) Develop academical, intellectual and critical point of view for global, local and individual visual communication design works.