TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Will be given weekly. And a reading list will be announced according to the student profile. |
References: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |