BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS109	BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY	1	4	3	7

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÖZLEM TUĞÇE KELEŞ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student to apply the basic techniques in the framework of technical information to be obtained.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include basic information such as depth of field and snapshots for photography and photograph shooting.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify values constituting visual aesthetics.
List at least 5 of the elements constituting the visual language of photography.
Predict required Asa/Iso values for the correct photograph according to the ambient light.
Apply photography shooting and image processing techniques.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Photograph Fact	Lecture
2	Literature Review	Photograph and Exposure	Lecture & Practice
3	Literature Review	Instantiation and diaphragm	Lecture & Practice
4	Literature Review	What is Digital Photograph, how is it made?	Lecture & Practice
5	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Iso (asa) and Gren Concepts	Lecture & Practice
6	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	What is depth of field?	Lecture & Practice
7	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Usage of Instantiation Creatively	Lecture & Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	How the motion stress is made?	Lecture & Practice
10	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Features of portrait photography	Lecture & Practice
11	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Auxiliary materials used in photo shooting	Lecture & Practice
12	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Composition in photography	Lecture & Practice
13	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Rhythm in photography	Lecture & Practice
14	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Adaptation in photography	Lecture & Practice
15	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	What is sorting in photography?	Lecture & Practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kanburoglu, O. (2007). A'dan Z'ye Fotograf. Istanbul: Say Publications
Hom, D. (2004). Fotografci Olmak Uzerine. Istanbul: Fotograf Vakfi Publications

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.		1
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.			2
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.			2
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.			2
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.				3
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.			2
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.		1
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.					4
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.			2
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	13	5	65
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	179