PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
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)	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.	2
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.	3
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.	1
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.	5
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.	3
9)	Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge.	1
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.	1
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.