PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
INT4921 | Design Semiotics | Spring | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Assoc. Prof. SEZİN HATİCE TANRIÖVER |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | This course aims to make students able to use knowledge of basic semiotics as a tool in designing process and as a method for the analysis and evaluations of the interior architectural projects. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Determining the parts constituting the structure of meaning II. Defining the relations between design and meaning III. Understanding of the basic components of Semiotics and by means of this, ability of analysing of products in various disciplines of design IV. Establishing spatial equivalences of the components of basic Semiotics V. Determining, interpreting and using of multi-leveled meanings in design. |
1.Introductıon ‘Design as Communication’ Movie and discussion 2.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Sender-receiver 3.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Massage – (signifier / sign / signified) (Movie:Limits of Control / Jim Jarmusch) 4.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Code Movie and Discussion 5.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Context 6.‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Channel Reading and Discussion 7‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Medium 8. Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’Concept 9. Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’Concept 10. Interpretations of Architectural SpaceConcept 11. Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations 12. Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations 13. Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations 14. Review |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Introductıon ‘Design as Communication’ Movie and discussion | |
2) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Sender-receiver | |
3) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Massage – (signifier / sign / signified) (Movie:Limits of Control / Jim Jarmusch) | |
4) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Code Movie and Discussion | |
5) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Context | |
6) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Channel Reading and Discussion | |
7) | ‘Design as Communication’ ‘Parts of Meaning Production: Medium | |
8) | Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’Concept | |
9) | Interpretations: ‘Design as Text’ Concept | |
10) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Concept | |
11) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations | |
12) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations | |
13) | Interpretations of Architectural Space Individual Researches and Presentations | |
14) | Review |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Chandler, Daniel. 2002. Semiotics: The Basics New York: Routledge / Barnard, Malcolm. 1996. Fashion as Communication. London: Routledge. |
References: | Chandler, Daniel. 2002. Semiotics: The Basics New York: Routledge / Barnard, Malcolm. 1996. Fashion as Communication. London: Routledge. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 5 |
Presentation | 1 | % 15 |
Project | 1 | % 15 |
Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Presentations / Seminar | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Project | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Midterms | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Final | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Total Workload | 100 |
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. | |
2) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate theories, concepts and uses of photography and video. | |
3) | Ability to employ theoretical knowledge in the areas of the use of photography and video. | |
4) | Familiarity with and ability to review the historical literature in theoretical and practical studies in photography and video. | |
5) | Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. | |
6) | Ability to generate innovative responses to particular and novel requirements in photography and video. | |
7) | Understanding and appreciation of the roles and potentials of the image across visual culture | |
8) | Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. | |
9) | Experience of image post-production processes and ability to develop creative outcomes through this knowledge. | |
10) | Knowledge of and ability to participate in the processes of production, distribution and use of photography and video in the media. | |
11) | Ability to understand, analyze and evaluate global, regional and local problematics in visual culture. | |
12) | Knowledge of and ability to make a significant contribution to the goals of public communication. | |
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. |