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	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
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	Identifies the concepts of recreation area		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.		1
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.			2

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.		1
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.			2
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.			2
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.			2
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.				3
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.		1
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.			2
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.			2
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.			2

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