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
POV3113	iPhoneography	Spring Fall	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:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide a new perspective and application experience to the student through the pragmatic perspective of the nature of the era and the boundaries of iPhone phones, based on the theoretical knowledge of the basic art components. The theoretical and practical scope of the course includes iphone interface, focusing, exposure, flash usage and hdr technique; subjects such as composition, portrait and fashion photography, photo editing, video, accessories, landscape, street photography and art photography.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Improve their vision and their ability to accept art,
2) Use iPhone as a photographic and videographic representation tool,
3) Master the abilities of manipulating the medium of photography and video, 4) Gain the skills to perceive visual practices as a part of daily life,
5) Build theoretical knowledge and practical application with organic unity,
6) Be aware of the evolving processes of technology,
7) Gain new perspectives of visual media in the new media era.

Course Content

The theoretical and practical scope of the course includes iphone interface, focusing, exposure, flash usage and hdr technique; subjects such as composition, portrait and fashion photography, photo editing, video, accessories, landscape, street photography and art photography; along with practical experience through reading, homework and term project.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to iPhone Interface (focus, exposure, flash, HDR) and hands-on experience.
2)	Great photography and video shot on iPhone.
3)	Portrait photography.
4)	Composition and Fashion Photography: Usage of visual elements in composition: From photography theory and history to today’s social media Fashion Photography with iPhone.
5)	Editing Photos: With native features and Apps: Photo filters, tips and tricks for professional looking photographs. Alternative apps and usage of these apps.
6)	Video + editing and accessories.
7)	Work in progress lesson for video.
8)	Video project submission and review.
9)	Landscape and Street Photography Usage of space, dimensions and proportions.
10)	Work in progress.
11)	Artistic iPhone photography.
12)	Final Project briefing and works.
13)	Final Project briefing and works.
14)	Reevaluation and feedback.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Handouts would be given in the class.

References:

* The Art of iPhone Photography: Creating Great Photos and Art on Your iPhone (Weil, Bob; Fitz-Gerald, Nicki; 2013).
* Smart Phone Smart Photography (Bradford, Jo; 2018).
* Art with an IPhone: A Photographer's Guide to Creating Altered Realities (Sloma, Kat; 2016).
* Basic Photography: The Guide for Serious Photographers (Langford, Michael; 2010).
* Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera (Peterson, Bryan; 2016).
* Portrait Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots (Valind, Erik; 2014).
* The Art of Landscape Photography (Hoddinott, Ross; Bauer, Mark; 2015).
* New Fashion Photography (Sloman, Paul; 2013).

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 20
Application	6	% 40
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
Application	7	2	14
Study Hours Out of Class	10	3	30
Final	6	6	36
Total Workload			136

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.	4
3)	Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video.	4
4)	Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video.	5
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	5
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.	4
10)	Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media.	4
11)	Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture.	3
12)	Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication.	5
13)	Enhancing creativity via interdisciplinary methods to develop skills for realizing projects.	4
14)	Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology.	5