Language of instruction: |
English |
Type of course: |
Must Course |
Course Level: |
Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
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Mode of Delivery: |
Face to face
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Course Coordinator : |
Instructor ORHAN CEM ÇETİN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Instructor ORHAN CEM ÇETİN
Prof. Dr. HASAN KEMAL SUHER
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Recommended Optional Program Components: |
None |
Course Objectives: |
Course discussions, which will focus on visual arts, particularly photographic understanding and method, will also include the perspectives of psychology, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and aesthetics. The review of exhibitions and other related works, book reviews, photographic readings, oral performances and homework will enhance students’ knowledge.
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Week |
Subject |
Related Preparation |
1) |
Introduction to the principles of creative thinking. |
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2) |
Systematics of thought,
principles of creativity,
mind stimulation and production methods,
photography and creation.
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Weekly readings will be assigned. |
3) |
Relationality in arts.
Reading, receiving, realizing and transforming the “essence” into image. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
4) |
Reading photography and its principles.
Artistic and technical structure of photography.
Photography in relation with the history of photography.
History of culture and art. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
5) |
Production process of photograph.
Signs and practices of signifying in photography.
Photography and reality.
Photography as proof.
Photography in place of memory.
Photography that demonstrates/ illuminates news.
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Weekly readings will be assigned. |
6) |
Advertisement Photography.
Photograph: Why Art! |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
7) |
Induction and deduction in creative photography.
Photograph and the concept of time.
Link between past and future: Photography. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
8) |
Week 8: Different cultures’ approach to art
Orientalism and geographical aspects. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
9) |
Setting up a photograph.
Creative thought and sharing it with the society. |
Weekly readings will be assigned.
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10) |
From perception to theory. |
Weekly readings will be assigned.
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11) |
Fundamentals of composing.
Readings of symbols and photographic references. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
12) |
Digitalization. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
13) |
Philosophy and aesthetics of photography.
Photography and anthropology. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
14) |
Creative thinking.
Photography as media.
Photography as a special language. |
Weekly readings will be assigned. |
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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. |
5 |
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. |
4 |
5) |
Ability in problem solving in relation to projects in photography and video. |
2 |
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 |
4 |
8) |
Ability to communicate distinctively by means of photographic and video images. |
5 |
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. |
4 |
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. |
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14) |
Gaining general knowledge about the points of intersection of communication, art and technology. |
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