FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GSY318	FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY AND STYLING	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	Assist.Prof. HANDE ULUSOY
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course is to gain basic knowledge and skills about food styling and photography.
Contents of the Course Unit:	In this course; basic design principles, preparing, decorating and decorating plates, basic knowledge and skills related to food photography will be seen.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Create table-top composition for photographing products .
Know the special requirements of food photography .
Make the light settings necessary for small objects to be photographed .
Apply the plans knowing the importance of them in necessary conditions .

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Artistic approaches in photography	Lecture, Literature Review
2	Reading	Food Photography: Composition I	Lecture, Literature Review
3	Reading	Food Photography: Composition II	Lecture, Literature Review
4	Preparing homework	Special effects in the photo	Lecture, Literature Review
5	Reading	Project images	Lecture, Literature Review
6	Literature research	Camera Effects I	Lecture, Literature Review
7	Literature research	Camera Effects II	Lecture, Literature Review
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Effects applications with filter	Practical
10	Reading	Movement	Practical
11	Reading	Film Effects	Practical
12	Preparing homework	Dark room effects I	Practical
13	Preparing homework	Dark room effects II	Practical
14	Preparing homework	Project Delivery And Presentation	Presentation
15	Reading	Review of the semester	Lecture, Literature Review
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Hobday, C. (2010). Food Presentation Secrets, Firefly Books.
Kalfagil, S. (2006). Fotoğrafın Yapısal Öğeleri ve Fotoğraf Sanatında Kompozisyon, Fotoğrafevi.

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	Interpret basic concepts, fields of study, theories and approaches in media.	0
2	Describe current information in the field by relating them with communication theories.	0
3	Explain basic concepts regarding communication sciences.	0

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Interpret current events, political, cultural and economic developments by using the theoretical knowledge gained in the field within a critical context.	0
2	Associate knowledge and facts in the field with Law, Sociology, Advertisement, Cinema and Economy.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify new strategy and methods for the technical infrastructure and content of the types of television news and programs.	0
2	Assemble theoretical knowledge gained in the field to the technology in present day.	0

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create creative contents in the field.	0
2	Interpret theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create TV Programs for several audiences by sharing the knowledge and experiences on it.	0
2	Perform as a leader or a team member in teamwork from the news production to presentation stage by fulfilling assigned tasks.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identify basic knowledge regarding the production stages of media and technical infrastructure and creative approaches.	0
2	Research for developments, changes and innovations in the field by taking the lifelong learning as a principle.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Create new ideas and new products in collaboration with the stakeholders in the field of programming and journalism.	0
2	Organize projects and activities for the social environment with the awareness of social responsibility following the national and international cases.	0
3	Explain written, verbal and visual studies in the field by following the agenda.			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply knowledge and skills gained in the field by taking legal, social and ethical responsibilities into consideration.	0
2	Show skills as in using camera, editorial process control, team leadership and producing creative content that are features of a professional.			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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
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	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	8	3	24
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	6	2	12
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	44	0	126