PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MEC257	PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES	3	4	2	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
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. AYSUN KÖRLÜ TOPAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to teach students basic photography knowledge along with lighting techniques. Students will develop their visual storytelling skills by learning the structure of cameras, exposure settings, composition principles, and the creative use of different light sources through practical application. In addition, students will gain both technical and narrative proficiency through projects such as digital portfolios and photojournalism.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes the following; introduction to photography, basic characteristics of photography and light, cameras and accessories, exposure triangle, composition rules, the nature of light and basic types of light, photography portfolio preparing techniques, photo reading techniques, types of photography, smartphone photography, definition, scope and characteristics of photo-essay, presentations of photo-essay projects by students.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the structure of a camera, its basic accessories and the properties of light, and explains the fundamental concepts used in photography.
Takes photographs using different techniques by applying the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and composition rules.
Understands natural and artificial light sources, the differences between hard and soft light, and distinguishes the use of light in various photographic examples.
Designs original photographic portfolios or photo-reportage projects and presents them in the context of visual storytelling.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to photography	Presentation and practice
2	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	The basic characteristics of photography and light	Presentation and practice
3	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Cameras and accessories	Presentation and practice
4	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Exposure triangle – aperture, shutter speed, ISO	Presentation and practice
5	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Composition rules	Presentation and practice
6	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	The nature of light and basic types of light	Presentation and practice
7	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Photography portfolio preparing techniques	Presentation and practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Photo reading techniques	Presentation and practice
10	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Types of photography	Presentation and practice
11	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Smartphone photography	Presentation and practice
12	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Definition, scope and characteristics of photo-essay I	Presentation and practice
13	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Definition, scope and characteristics of photo-essay II	Presentation and practice
14	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Presentations of photo-essay projects by students I	Presentation and practice
15	Reading sources (books, articles) and making practices	Presentations of photo-essay projects by students II	Presentation and practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sontag, S. (1979). On photograpy.
Barthes, R. (1981). Camera lucida: Reflections on photography. Macmillan.
Kelby, S. (2020). The digital photography book (Vol. 1). Rocky Nook, Inc..
Emerling, J. (2013). Photography: History and theory. Routledge.
Hirsch, R. (2012). Light and lens: Photography in the digital age. Routledge.
Jardin, V. (2017). Street photography: Creative vision behind the lens. Routledge.

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

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.					4
2	Classifies current developments in the field of Media and Communication.				3

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

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

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.			2
2	Changes the existing solutions for academic and sectoral problems in the field of Media and Communication in accordance with current needs.			2

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.					4
2	Manages teamworks related with his / her field.					4
3	Relates between different interdisciplinary methods and the ones in his/her field.					4

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.				3

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.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Alanı ile ilgili yeni bilgi ve teknikler üretir.					4
2	Predicts the future developments and problems in his/her field.						5
3	Examines the results of studies related with Media and Communication field.				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	4	52
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	1	4	4
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	1	8	8
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	3	3
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	14	3	42
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	0	0	0
Preparation for the Final Exam	0	0	0
Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	0	0	0
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	151