INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS
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
POV4114 Photography and Video Seminar 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 : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi TOLGA HEPDİNÇLER
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to motivate the students to establish a dialogue with the works and the selves of important photographers, and enable them to establish their own language in light of these dialogues.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Become competent on short-term projects.
2. Be able to think analytically on a specific topic.
3. Explore alternative perpectives.
4. Criticize and defend art works.
5. Develop skills in self-expression.

Course Content

In this course, students will be studying works of notable photographers and expected to work on projects within the concept of the artists who will be visiting the class.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction and explanation of course requirements. Review of current portfolios.
2) Research on artists' web pages and books, as well as on portfolio techniques. Working on the assignments.
3) Discussion on the best portfolios analysing their strengths. Planning requirements: materials, budget and expenses. Working on the assignments.
4) Start organizing a portfolio. Writing a CV for an artist. Selecting pieces. Working on the assignments.
5) Working on a portfolio. Working on existing elements. Creating new elements. Working on the assignments.
6) Working on a portfolio. Writing a statement and editing elements. Working on the assignments.
7) Presentation (I) Preparation for presentation
8) Working on portfolio. Design a website. Design a personal business card. Working on the assignments.
9) Finalize the design of the personal website. Design a web blog. Working on the assignments.
10) Finalize e-portfolio. 5 minutes presentation (II) Preparation for presentation
11) Writing a cover letter. Research options for a printed portfolio. Working on the assignments.
12) Design a printed portfolio. Field search on printing options and expenses. Working on the assignments.
13) Design a printed portfolio-II Working on the assignments.
14) Finalize portfolio. Presentation (III) with output simulation. Preparation for Final Presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Websites, books and lecture notes of visiting artists will be provided according to the list of participants and academic calendar.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Presentation 2 % 50
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 4 56
Study Hours Out of Class 13 4 52
Presentations / Seminar 2 9 18
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 127

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) Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information
2) Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies.
3) Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world.
4) Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar.
5) He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically.
6) Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business.
7) He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values.
8) Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety.
9) With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself