SOCIOLOGY
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
POV3337	Fine Art Photography	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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. NAZLI EDA NOYAN CELAYİR
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to introduce the concept of fine art photography and related printing techniques. Students are expected to familiarize with different exhibition methods and put this knowledge into practice.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Recognize different printing methods.
2. Analyze the effects on presentation and exhibition techniques.
3. Identify fine art printing processes from 20th Century and before.
4. Analyze different practices in photographic history.
5. Practice fine art printing by using different printing methods.

Course Content

This course offers knowledge and practice of post-photographic processes like archival prints, alternative processes, different chemical and digital printing within the context of historical and contemporary practices. The effects of these processes on narration and production will also be explained and some of these processes will be put in practice by the students when applicable.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Notion of fine art photography and its historical evolution – 19th century practices.
2)	Notion of fine art photography and its historical evolution - 20th century and contemporary practices.	Weekly readings will be assigned.
3)	Early theories about fine art and their reviews, examples from notable practitioners. Assignment I	Working on the assignments.
4)	Fine Art printing techniques and corresponding examples.	Working on the assignments.
5)	Analyzing Alfred Stieglitz’s works within the context of platinum and palladium print of pictorialism. Assignment II.	Working on the assignments.
6)	Fine art printing and presentation techniques.	Working on the assignments.
7)	Exhibiting methods and materials of exhibition. Assignment III.	Working on the assignments.
8)	Stilistic interpretations of famous photographers within the techical context of photography.	Working on the assignments.
9)	Analyzing Edward Steichen’s Works from pictorialism to direct photography. Assignment IV	Working on the assignments.
10)	Printing in the context of galleries and art market	Working on the assignments.
11)	Archival processes of fine art prints.	Working on the assignments.
12)	Analyzing Ralph Gibson’s Works and the effects of material choice on representations	Working on the assignments.
13)	Analyzing Jeff Wall’s Works. Contemporary Examples of Fine Art Printing	Working on the assignments.
14)	Evaluation Final Assignment; Oral Presentation of the works	Working on the assignments and presentations.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Hirsch, R. (2009). Photographic possibilities the expressive use of equipment, ideas, materials, and processes. Amsterdam Boston: Focal Press/Elsevier.
2. Steinmueller, U. & Gulbins, J. (2008). Fine art printing for photographers : exhibition quality prints with inkjet printers. Santa Barbara, CA: Rocky Nook.

References:

1. Adams, A. & Baker, R. (1995). The negative. Boston: Little Brown.
2. Adams, A. & Baker, R. (1983). The print. Boston: Little, Brown.
3. Gibson, R. (2001). Ex libris : photographs and constructs. New York, NY: PowerHouse Books.
4. Greenough, S. & Stieglitz, A. (2002). Alfred Stieglitz : the key set : the Alfred Stieglitz collection of photographs. Washington, D.C. New York: National Gallery of Art Harry N. Abrams.
5. Wall, J. & Duve. (2009). Jeff Wall : the complete edition. London: Phaidon.
6. Smith, J. & Steichen, E. (1999). Edward Steichen : the early years. Princeton, N.J: Princeton University Press in association with the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 40
Presentation	1	% 10
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	3	39
Presentations / Seminar	1	1	1
Homework Assignments	4	7	28
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			126

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)	To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2)	To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3)	To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4)	To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5)	To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6)	To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7)	To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8)	To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9)	To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10)	To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11)	To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12)	To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.