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PHOTOGRAPHY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
STV121 PHOTOGRAPHY I 1 3 3 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 : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. EMRE DOĞAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ALİ KEMAL ÇİPE
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: This course aims to enable students to have a basic knowledge of photo, photography and history of photography. With this course, students are also expected to be familiar with the aesthetic and technical knowledge necessary for the photographic narrative.
Contents of the Course Unit: Contents of the course include the basic aesthetic knowledge necessary for the formation of a photograph, camera settings and basic light, colour issues besides the history and development of photography.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Tell the history of photography.
Explain the differences between aesthetic photography and non-aesthetic photography.
Compare the effects of correct light and frame use.
Tell the information related to the technique of photography.
Relate between the photograph and the photographer.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Source Reading History of photography Lecture, application, demonstration
2 Source Reading Cameras Lecture, application, demonstration
3 Source Reading Exposure systems Lecture, application, demonstration
4 Source Reading Light Lecture, application, demonstration
5 Source Reading Objectives Lecture, application, demonstration
6 Source Reading Diaphragm Lecture, application, demonstration
7 Source Reading Shutter speed and autofocusing Lecture, application, demonstration
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Source Reading Iso Lecture, application, demonstration
10 Source Reading Filters used in photography Lecture, application, demonstration
11 Source Reading Image aesthetics and composition in photography Lecture, application, demonstration
12 Source Reading Horizon line Lecture, application, demonstration
13 Source Reading Net area depth Lecture, application, demonstration
14 Source Reading Landscape, portrait, macro shooting and assignment Lecture, application, demonstration
15 Source Reading Assignment delivery and commenting on assignments Lecture, application, demonstration
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Sontag, S. (2008). Fotograf Uzerine. Istanbul: Agora Library.
Kanburoglu, O. (2005). A’dan Z’ye Fotograf. Istanbul: Say Publications.
Ang, T. (2006). Dijital fotografcilik. Istanbul: Inkilap Bookstore.
Benjamin, W. (2012), Fotografin Kisa Tarihcesi. Istanbul: Agora Library.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to define the concepts related to radio, cinema and television sectors.
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to discuss the reflections of this information in the fields of application by dominating both basic and new theoretical orientations and concepts in radio, cinema and television fields.
3
2
Students will be able to comprehend the historical processes of radio, television, and cinema, media, and communication fields and compare them with today's sectoral trends.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to have knowledge about the structure and working principle of the technical materials used in the field, follow the current material developed in line with the new orientations and apply this knowledge by reflecting on their own studies.
4
2
Students will be able to using advanced knowledge and skills in thier field, they can analyze the data obtained during their studies and solve based on evidence.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to combine the theoretical knowledge related by the radio, television and cinema sectors with the practical methods.
4
2
Students will be able to work in the field of radio, television and cinema, they develop appropriate solutions by calculating possible problems.
4
3
Students will be able to develop collaborative work by linking radio, television, and cinema fields with other arranged disciplines.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to admninist individual and collaborative work in groups such as projects, social activity, artistic activity.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
They come to each lesson with a review of the research that is relevant to the topic to be worked on, thus students will be able to improve their life-long exploration of the developments in the field.
3
2
Students will be able to question the innovations they pursue, they discover their own directions of radio, television, and cinema.
4
3
Students will be able to develop vocational learning skills in the field and reflect them in their own work, contributing to the ability of individuals who work together to gain these skills.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; ideas and suggestions for solving the problems.
3
2
Students will be able to provide the opportunity to use and share knowledge, and skills effectively by participating in national and international film screenings, festivals, contests, and similar organizations.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Students will be able to recognize the ethical values in radio, television, and cinema fields and applies them in the working environment.
5
2
Students will be able to organize that bring together individuals working in the field of radio, television, and cinema organizations and arrange an environment of reflection and discussion.
4

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 12 4 48
Preliminary & Further Study 12 1 12
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 4 3 12
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 3 3 9
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 6 2 12
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 2 3 6
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 3 3 9
Social Activity 3 3 9
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 2 3 6
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 49 0 127
Total Workload of the Course Unit 127
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0