PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
HIT347	PHOTOGRAPHY AND CAMERA	5	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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assoc.Prof. ONUR ÖZDEMİR
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide students with the theoretical knowledge about photography and camera and to gain basic competence in camera use and photography skills.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course, topics such as the history of photography, types of photography, aesthetic knowledge and composition in photography, famous photographers and their photographs, cameras and types, elements and other technical features of cameras will be discussed. The knowledge about camera and photography will be explained to the students practically and a project presentation will be expected from the students at the end of the semester.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Explaining camera, photography and related concepts
Expressing the historical development of photography in the world and in Turkey
Correctly identify and use cameras, cameras and equipment
Categorize the main types of cameras and lenses and use them correctly
Explaining the stages of perception of photography
Distinguishing between correct and incorrectly exposed photographs and applying photo shooting techniques

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, article reading and review	Introduction, Lesson Plan, General Information about Camera and Photography	Lecture, Question and Answer
2	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Basic Theoretical Information about Photography: History of Photography, Types of Photography, Aesthetic Knowledge and Composition in Photography	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
3	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Types of Cameras and Lenses	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
4	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Elements of the Camera	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
5	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Working Principle of Cameras: Aperture and Depth of Field	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
6	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Working Principle of Cameras: Shutter Exposometer Usage and Exposure Applications Camera Shooting Modes and Applications of Modes Usage	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
7	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Working Principle of Cameras: ISO Camera Shooting Modes and Applications of Using Modes	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Composition in Photography	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
10	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Explanation of Shutter Possibilities and Applications of Motion Blur	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
11	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Explanation of Shutter Possibilities and Long Exposure Applications	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
12	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Light in photography	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
13	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Use and Applications of Flashes and Filters	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
14	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Pre-Shoot, Shooting and Post-Shoot Phases in Photography. The Importance of Correct Communication and Sensitivity During Shooting	Lecture, Practice, Question and Answer
15	Practice, literature review, article reading and review	Evaluation of Student Assignments	Project, Application, Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Sontag, Susan (2008). Fotoğraf Üzerine. Çev. Osman Akınbay. İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı.
Kalfagil, Sabit (2011). Fotoğrafın yapısal ögeleri ve fotoğraf sanatında kompozisyon. İstanbul : Fotografevi.
Freeman, Michael (2012). Fotoğrafçının zihni : daha başarılı fotoğraflar için yaratıcı düşünme / Michael Freeman ; yay. haz. Ömer Erduran, Necla Feroğlu ; çev. Seda Çıngay. İstanbul : İnkılap.
Kanburoğlu, Ö. (2004). A'dan Z'ye Fotoğraf, Say Yayınları.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50
Final Exam	1	50
TOTAL	2	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	Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2	Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3	Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2	Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3	Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2	Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2	Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3	Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2	Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3	Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4	Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	12	3	36
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	1	5	5
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	1	3	3
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	45	0	132