NATURE AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BSY373	NATURE AND SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY	5	4	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	Assist.Prof. OKAN KILIÇKAYA
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide students with the skills to apply basic techniques and tactics related to nature and sport photography.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts related to sport and nature photography, development process of sports and nature photography, use of equipment, sports and nature photography for recreational purposes, shooting techniques and tactics, sports photography and nature photography practices.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describe the basic concepts related with nature and sports photography.
Explain and use materials and equipment related with photography.
Apply techniques related to nature and sports photography at a basic level.
Apply the tactics used in nature and sports photography at a basic level.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Definitions and concepts related with sports photography	Narration, question-response method
2	Visual and written literature review	Definitions and concepts related with nature photography	Narration, question-response method
3	Visual and written literature review	Historical development process of nature and sport photography	Narration, question-response method
4	Visual and written literature review	Rules to observe in nature and sports photography	Narration, question-response method
5	Video viewing and examination of nature photographs	The basic techniques of nature photography	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
6	Video viewing and examination of nature photographs	The basic techniques of nature photography	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
7	Video viewing and examination of nature photographs	The basic techniques of sports photography	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Video viewing and examination of nature photographs	The basic techniques of sports photography	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
10	Examination of nature photographs	Nature photography practices	Narration, Demonstration method, individual and group work
11	Observing photography at sports organizations	Sports photography practices (in sports organizations)	Narration, Demonstration method, individual and group work
12	Video viewing	Shooting tactics against macro light	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
13	Video viewing	Low light and long distance shooting tactics	Narration, question and answer, demonstration method
14	Video viewing	Sports organizations photography practices	Narration, individual and group studies
15	Examination of nature and sports photographs	Nature walk and nature photography practices	Narration, individual and group studies
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Yurtgezer, T. (2012). Doğa Fotoğrafçısının El Kitabı, Say Yayınları, İstanbul.
T.C. Milli Eğitim Bakanlığı, (2011). Gazetecilik, Spor Fotoğrafçılığı, Ankara.
Gardner, M. ve Wolfe, A. (2002). Doğada Fotoğrafçılık, Homer Yayınları, İstanbul.
Skinner, P. (2007). Sports Photography: How to Capture Action and Emotion, Allworth Press, New York.

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	Student will be able to identify the concepts related with the profession of exercises and sports sciences.		1
2	Student will be able to describe the theories of exercise and sports science.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to discuss the suitability of exercise program preparation with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of exercise and sport sciences and to use such knowledge in practical fields.		1

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to examine the existing scientific studies in the field of exercise and sports using scientific research methods and techniques and to analyze data and results of current applications.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to administer basic levels of direction on improving healthy life, physical fitness, performance and fitness.				3
2	Student will be able to choose the appropriate exercise method according to the characteristics of the group and the environment and to formulate the exercise program by taking these differences into consideration.	0
3	Student will be able to execute the measurement activities in order to determine the motor development, sports performance and fitness characteristics, to use the equipment, technology and software needed for these activities and to analyze the results of the evaluation.			2
4	Student will be able to formulate the exercise plan by considering the evaluation results related with sports performance and condition measurements.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to take initiative with cooperation or independently as an individual and solve any possible problems in the applications related with the field.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to recognize the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related with exercise and sport sciences.		1
2	Student will be able to behave in accordance with the need to be open to change and life-long learning.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Student will be able to express his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable manner both written and verbally.				3
2	Student will be able to demonstrate communication and social competency skills in order to cooperate with national and international institutions in his/her field.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By utilizing the existing historical and theoretical knowledge of the field, student will be able to recognize problems related to performance development, exercise applications for sports and special groups, and to solve these problems based on ethical values.	0
2	By using personality traits with the social skills required by the profession groups in exercise and sports science field; student will be able to arrange specific project, organization and works with sustainable societal and social content specific with the field.		1
3	Student will be able to take precautions against possible injuries that might be confronted during exercise and to formulate exercise program towards performance structuring after sports injuries.	0

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	13	3	39
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	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	8	2	16
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	43	0	125