BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RTS109	BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY	1	4	3	7

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. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. GÜLER CANBULAT
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to provide the student the basic techniques, aesthetic and conceptual approaches of photography at a basic level.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course covers the basic technical knowledge of using analog and digital cameras and accessories, and the aesthetic and conceptual elements of photography such as light, composition, exposure, color and perspective

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Identify the artistic and aesthetic values of photography
List at least 5 technical elements constituting the visual language of photography.
Apply the basic elements of photography, such as the use of light, exposure, composition and color.
Apply digital photography shooting and image processing techniques.
Explain the basic development of the history of photography

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Introduction to the Syllabus and Introduction	Introduction to Photography	Lecture
2	Literature Review	Invention of Photography and Early Photography Techniques. PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 1	Lecture & Practice, Homework Evaluation
3	Literature Review	Camera Types and Techniques. PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 2	Lecture & Practice, Homework Evaluation
4	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Camera Lenses Auxiliary Materials Used in Photography. PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 3	Lecture & Practice, Homework Evaluation
5	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Light and Exposure (Shutter, Aperture, ISO), Depth of Field. PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 4	Lecture & Practice, Homework Evaluation
6	Literature Review Presentation Preparation	PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT 1 / STUDENT PRESENTATIONS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS	Lecture & Presentations
7	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	FIELD TRIP/ MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 5	Lecture & Practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Genres of Photography PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 6	Lecture, Homework Evaluation
10	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Social and Cultural Aspects of Photography Analysis of visual codes and indicators in photography. PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 7	Lecture & Homework Evaluation
11	Literature Review Sample Photograph Analysis	Photo project / Thematic photo series and Portfolio preparation methods. PRACTICE ASSIGNMENT 8	Lecture & Practice, Homework Evaluation
12	Literature Review Presentation Preparation	PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT 2 /STUDENT PRESENTATIONS ABOUT CONCEPTS& TECHNICS	Lecture & Presentations
13	Literature Review, Sample Photograph Analysis, Practice	Digital Photography and Current Technologies	Lecture & Practice
14	Practice	Photography in the Age of Social Media and Artificial Intelligence	Lecture
15	-	FINAL EXAM	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Berger, J. (1972) Ways of Seeing, Penguin Books
Benjamin, W. A (2024) Little History of Photography, Walther & Franz König
Prakel, D. (2019) Basics Photography: Composition, Routledge
Prakel, D. (2009) Basics Photography: Photography Exposure, Routledge
Kanburoğlu, Ö. (2005). A’dan Z’ye Fotoğraf. İstanbul: Say Yayınları
Barthes, R. (2010) Camera Lucida: Reflections od Photography, Hill and Wang

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	Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.		1
2	Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.			2
3	Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.			2
2	Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.			2
2	Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.				3
2	Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.			2
2	Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.		1
3	Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.					4
2	Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.			2
2	Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.				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	5	65
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	13	5	65
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	2	2
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	179