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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
POV3344 Fashion Photography Spring 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 : Instructor DELIZIA FLACCAVENTO
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This course aims at introducing the basic concepts of fashion photography.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Understand fashion photography genre within its historical context.
2. Identify different styles and types in fashion photography.
3. Analyze the agents of fashion industry that are related to photographic practices.
4. Develop techniques for working collaboratively with the agents of this specific industry.
5. Gain ability to practice fashion photography in studio and on location.
6. Show dexterity in the use of formal issues of fashion photography.
7. Analyze local needs of the local fashion market.

Course Content

It offers practices that combine fashion and photography in outdoor and studio shootings. And it provides basic information on the functioning of the fashion industry and major brands. All these topics will be studied with examples from all over the world. Digital workflow, lighting, styling, make-up and use of accessories will be introduced and exemplified by the works of notable fashion photographers.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Recent history of fashion photography. The relationship between advertising and fashion photography. Comparing the situation in Turkey and in the world. Documentary film screening: Richard Avedon.
2) Fashion photographers and brands in Turkey. Digital and printed examples. Working on the assignments.
3) The difference between the product and its image in fashion photography. Documentary film screening: Helmut Newton. Working on the assignments.
4) Assignment evaluation. Basic technical information. Using camera and equipment, lighting methods. Working on the assignments.
5) Assignment evaluation. The crew and the model in fashion photography. Styling, hair, make-up and composition. Working on the assignments.
6) Practice session in the studio. Working on the assignments.
7) System, history and technique in fashion. Digital retouch in Photoshop. Working on the assignments.
8) Assignment evaluation. Portrait in fashion photography. Documentary film screening: Annie Leibowitz. Working on the assignments.
9) Guest photographer. Working on the assignments.
10) Backstage and outdoor choices. Challenges, production and preparation. Working on the assignments.
11) Practice session in the outdoors. Working on the assignments.
12) Assignment evaluation. Documentary film screening: Masters of Photography. Working on the assignments.
13) Guest photographer and styler. Working on the assignments.
14) Discussion about final projects. Working on the final project.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Will be given weekly. And a reading list will be announced according to the student profile.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 4 % 30
Midterms 1 % 20
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
Homework Assignments 4 8 32
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 129

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) List the relations between concepts and institutions related to various legal disciplines and this concepts and institutions.
2) Have the knowledge of legal methodology and methods of comment.
3) Comment the modern legal gains with the historical knowledge.
4) Have the knowledge of philosophical currents of thought which are the bases of legal rules.
5) Have the knowledge of legal regulations, judicial decisions and the scientific evaluations related to them.
6) Resolve the juridical disagreements in light of legal acts, juridical decisions and doctrine.
7) Use at least one foreign language as scientific language.
8) Have the knowledge of the political and juridical foundation of the state.
9) Have the knowledge of the historical development of the rights of individuals and societies and of the basic documents which are accepted throughout this development.
10) Have the ability to resolve the disagreements which can violate the social order in national or international level.
11) Have the ability to prevent the juridical disagreements between individuals.
12) Have the knowledge of international and comparative law systems.
13) Have the knowledge of the construction and the conduct of the national and international commercial relations.
14) Use Turkish in an efficient way both verbal and written.
15) Have the professional and ethical responsibility.
16) Have the knowledge on the European Union’s legislation and institutions.
17) Have the knowledge on juridical regulations and applications related to economical and financial mechanisms.
18) Have the knowledge of the operation of the national and the international judicial bodies.