NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
FKP206	NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY	4	4	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	, TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Teaching of the journalism and photography topics, photography techniques and teaching of how to take photographs about a specific case.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic Photography Techniques, Journalism and Photography Relationship, Press Photography Concept, Making of a Composition, History of Photography and Press Photography, Photgraphy Editing and Ethics of Press Photography.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students shall be improved in photography techniques
Learned about journalism and topics of press photography
How to take photographs about a spesific case

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Basic Technical Photography Skills	-
2	-	Relationship Between News and Pictures, the Concept of Photojournalism	-
3	-	Analyzing Different Newspapers Which Have Similar News Images	-
4	-	Decisive Moment and Composition	-
5	-	History of Photography and Photojournalism	-
6	-	Graphics and Illustration	-
7	-	Tools of Photojournalism	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Contribution of Pictures To the News and News Photography	-
10	-	Photo Editing: Presentation, Selecting Pictures, Cropping, Editing and Captions	-
11	-	Technological Developments: Pros and cons	-
12	-	The Power of Photojournalism	-
13	-	Photojournalism Ethics	-
14	-	Practice News Photography	-
15	-	Practice	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

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	Related to the field theories, facts about the basic concepts and principles is the level of knowledge.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	At the secondary level qualifications acquired on the basis of current knowledge in the field of textbooks, application tools and other resources supported by basic theoretical and practical knowledge to have.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The information on to the field and profession uses in the business environment.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The acquired basic theoretical and practical knowledge in the same area or on the same level at the level of advanced training in an area to acquire the skills to use.						5
2	Basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, using the ability to interpret and evaluate data, identify problems, analyze the evidence-based solutions to develop.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to him.						5
2	Unforeseen problems encountered in practice or as a team member takes responsibility for.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Critically evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills.						5
2	Understand the requirements indicates that the continuity of learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The knowledge and skills related to the field-level thoughts and suggestions are relevant written and oral.						5
2	Are prone to help colleagues.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The Authority will act in accordance with business and social ethics.						5
2	Social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues are conscious enough.				3
3	Is open to change and innovation.					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	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	14	4	56
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	10	2	20
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	10	3	30
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	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	6	6
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	52	0	177