PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHT TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY215	PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHT TECHNIQUES	3	4	2	6

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	Assoc.Prof. ÇAĞLA KAYA İLHAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. MEHMET EMİN BEGTİMUR
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge about photography and cameras and to provide them with the skills of lighting and lighting techniques for the artistic creation of photography.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include the subjects such as history of photography, camera structure and types, use and techniques of digital cameras, rules of composition in photography; types of light (key light, fill light, backlight, natural light) and correct use of light.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Know the history and technology of camera, and main differences between cameras.
Distinguish photographic techniques and lens skills.
Explain the knowledge of lighting tools and techniques.
Adapt the composition knowledge for artistic creation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction. Introducing the course and syllabus	Lecture
2	Reading	Image formation and a short history of photography	Lecture and presentation
3	Reading	Features of digital camera and basic terminology	Lecture, presentation and practice
4	Reading	Objectives in the digital camera and areas of use	Lecture, presentation and practice
5	Reading	Exposure	Lecture and practice
6	Reading	Depth of field concept.	Lecture and practice
7	Reading	Light and basic lightening techniques	Lecture, presentation and practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Flash types, lens equipment, tripod and other supplementary equipment	Lecture, presentation and practice
10	Assignment Preparation	Use of shooting modes	Lecture and practice
11	Assignment Preparation	Light, exposure and composition aesthetic	Lecture, presentation and practice
12	Assignment Preparation	Use of filters	Lecture and presentation
13	Assignment Preparation	Snapshot, diaphragm, ISO relations	Lecture, presentation and practice
14	Assignment Preparation	Practice	Lecture, presentation and practice
15	Assignment Preparation	Practice	Lecture, presentation and practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kelby, S. (2012). Dijital Fotografcinin El Kitabi. Alfa Publications. Istanbul.
Stern, K. (2011). Photo 1: An Introduction to the Art of Photography Feb 7. Delmar Press. (USA).

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	Describes the basic concepts related to the field and defines the concepts related to it.						5
2	Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discusses issues related with Media and Communication.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By graduating from this department student relates between concepts, topics and techniques in the field of media and communication.					4
2	Discusses the solutions of problems related to the field.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies the techniques and solutions in the field of Media and Communication to the problems encountered in the media sector.						5
2	Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Applies independent working methods related with Media and Communication field.						5
2	Manages teamworks related with his / her field.						5
3	Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Compares whether the concepts and techniques in the field of Media and Communication are up-to-date and analyze whether these concepts and techniques are applicable.					4
2	Summarizes the literature in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces methods and solutions for other representatives of Media and Communication field.					4
2	Organizes group studies in his/her field.					4
3	Explains thoughts in interpersonal discussions about the field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Produces new information and techniques about his/her field.						5
2	Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.					4
3	Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.					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	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	4	52
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	0	0	0
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	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	153