CAMERA AND LIGHT TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ILT373	CAMERA AND LIGHT TECHNIQUES	5	4	2	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÇAĞDAŞ TOPÇU
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to enable students to have knowledge about camera usage and basic light construction.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course focuses on camera use, basic camera settings, camera movements and meanings, lighting, technical and psychological reflections of lighting, basic lighting techniques and light equipment.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
The camera defines the logic of use.
Explains the connections between image and lighting.
Compare the effects of correct light and camera use.
Establish the psychological relationship with lighting.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	What is camera and lighting?	Lecture
2	-	Camera settings and basic camera usage and shooting formats	Lecture, Demonstration
3	-	Lighting and basic light rules	Lecture, Demonstration
4	-	Basic light usage and effects on camera	Lecture, Demonstration
5	-	Plan, scene, sequence separation and composition	Lecture, Demonstration
6	-	Shooting scales, camera movements and their meanings	Lecture, Demonstration
7	-	Camera and Light test	Lecture, Demonstration
8	-	Interpretation of the trial shots	Lecture, Demonstration
9	-	Light equipment and filters	Lecture, Demonstration
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	-	Camera lenses and filters	Lecture, Demonstration
12	-	Dramatic Light Construction and Rembrandt Technique	Lecture, Demonstration
13	-	Analysis of camera and light usage from sample films	Lecture, Demonstration
14	-	Camera and Light test	Lecture, Demonstration
15	-	Interpretation of the trial shots	Lecture, Demonstration
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Millerson, G., (2008). Lighting Techniques for Cinema and Television. Es publications, Ankara.
Schroeppel, T. (2013). Boneless Camera Lessons. Gala Film and Art Products, Istanbul.
Özen, N. (2008). Introduction to Cinema Art. Agora Library, Istanbul.
Foss, B. (2012) Narrative Techniques in Cinema and Television and Dramaturgy. Hayalperest Publishing House, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Final Exam	1	100		Project Submission (No Examination)
TOTAL	1	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to explain him/herself in verbally and orally in Turkish and at least in one foreign language in order to be able to work together with the professional persons and institutions.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to define the basic concepts in the field of communication and design	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to create designs by processing technical information in the field of Communication and Digital Visual Design.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to make applications in the field of Digital Design and Multimedia.						5
2	The students will be able to use the softwares required for each stage of the post-production process in a communication facility.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to solve communication, design and artistic problems individually and as well as a member of a team in the field of digital media design.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to interpret communication, social and design concepts used in the discipline of Communication Design.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to do literature review in the field. He/she follows the artistic agenda of the day. He/she produces written and oral works based on the oral and written communication agenda of the day.		1
2	The students will be able to develop projects within an interdisciplinary perspective, conscious of being a communicator and designer.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The students will be able to formulate various analytical visual communication strategies using the knowledge of communication and design science in the construction and implementation of sustainable design principles.		1
2	The students will be able to create designs using advanced computer softwares and information-communication technologies that are required by the discipline of Communication Design .						5
3	The students will be able to develop campaigns aimed at solving political and social visual communication problems by taking advantage of the historical and theoretical knowledge of the discipline of Communication Design.			2

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
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	14	2	28
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	40	40
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	1	32	32
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	30	0	128