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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) To be able to apply theoretical concepts related to mass communication, consumer behavior, psychology, persuasion,sociology, marketing, and other related fields to understand how advertising and brand communication works in a free-market economy. 2
2) To be able to critically discuss and interpret theories, concepts, methods, tools and ideas in the field of advertising. 2
3) To be able to research, create, design, write, and present an advertising campaign and brand strategies of their own creation and compete for an account as they would at an advertising agency. 2
4) To be able to analyze primary and secondary research data for a variety of products and services. 2
5) To be able to develop an understanding of the history of advertising as it relates to the emergence of mass media outlets and the importance of advertising in the marketplace. 2
6) To be able to follow developments, techniques, methods, as well as research in advertising field; and to be able to communicate with international colleagues in a foreign language. (“European Language Portfolio Global Scale”, Level B1) 2
7) To be able to take responsibility in an individual capacity or as a team in generating solutions to unexpected problems that arise during implementation process in the Advertising field. 3
8) To be able to understand how advertising works in a global economy, taking into account cultural, societal, political, and economic differences that exist across countries and cultures. 2
9) To be able to approach the dynamics of the field with an integrated perspective, with creative and critical thinking, develop original and creative strategies. 2
10) To be able to to create strategic advertisements for print, broadcast, online and other media, as well as how to integrate a campaign idea across several media categories in a culturally diverse marketplace. 2
11) To be able to use computer software required by the discipline and to possess advanced-level computing and IT skills. (“European Computer Driving Licence”, Advanced Level) 2
12) To be able to identify and meet the demands of learning requirements. 2
13) To be able to develop an understanding and appreciation of the core ethical principles of the advertising profession. 2