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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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