PERFORMING ARTS | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
POV3337 | Fine Art Photography | 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | They acquire theoretical, historical and aesthetic knowledge specific to their field by using methods and techniques related to performing arts (acting, dance, music, etc.). | 2 |
2) | They have knowledge about art culture and aesthetics and they provide the unity of theory and practice in their field. | 2 |
3) | They are aware of national and international values in performing arts. | 2 |
4) | Abstract and concrete concepts of performing arts; can transform it into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 1 |
5) | They have the sensitivity to run a business successfully in their field. | 3 |
6) | Develops the ability to perceive, think, design and implement multidimensional from local to universal. | 3 |
7) | They have knowledge about the disciplines that the performing arts field is related to and can evaluate the interaction of the sub-disciplines within their field. | 2 |
8) | They develop the ability to perceive, design, and apply multidimensionality by having knowledge about artistic criticism methods. | 3 |
9) | They can share original works related to their field with the society and evaluate their results and question their own work by using critical methods. | 1 |
10) | They follow English language resources related to their field and can communicate with foreign colleagues in their field. | 1 |
11) | By becoming aware of national and international values in the field of performing arts, they can transform abstract and concrete concepts into creative thinking, innovative and original works. | 3 |
12) | They can produce original works within the framework of an interdisciplinary understanding of art. | 2 |
13) | Within the framework of the Performing Arts Program and the units within it, they become individuals who are equipped to take part in the universal platform in their field. | 3 |
14) | Within the Performing Arts Program, according to the field of study; have competent technical knowledge in the field of acting and musical theater. | 2 |
15) | They use information and communication technologies together with computer software that is at least at the Advanced Level of the European Computer Use License as required by the field. | 3 |