PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHT TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
MIY215	PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIGHT TECHNIQUES	3	4	2	6

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:	This course aims to provide the students with the basic knowledge about photography and cameras and to provide them with the skills of lighting and lighting techniques for the artistic creation of photography.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The contents of the course include the subjects such as history of photography, camera structure and types, use and techniques of digital cameras, rules of composition in photography; types of light (key light, fill light, backlight, natural light) and correct use of light.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Know the history and technology of camera, and main differences between cameras.
Distinguish photographic techniques and lens skills.
Explain the knowledge of lighting tools and techniques.
Adapt the composition knowledge for artistic creation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction. Introducing the course and syllabus	Lecture
2	Reading	Image formation and a short history of photography	Lecture and presentation
3	Reading	Features of digital camera and basic terminology	Lecture, presentation and practice
4	Reading	Objectives in the digital camera and areas of use	Lecture, presentation and practice
5	Reading	Exposure	Lecture and practice
6	Reading	Depth of field concept.	Lecture and practice
7	Reading	Light and basic lightening techniques	Lecture, presentation and practice
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Reading	Flash types, lens equipment, tripod and other supplementary equipment	Lecture, presentation and practice
10	Assignment Preparation	Use of shooting modes	Lecture and practice
11	Assignment Preparation	Light, exposure and composition aesthetic	Lecture, presentation and practice
12	Assignment Preparation	Use of filters	Lecture and presentation
13	Assignment Preparation	Snapshot, diaphragm, ISO relations	Lecture, presentation and practice
14	Assignment Preparation	Practice	Lecture, presentation and practice
15	Assignment Preparation	Practice	Lecture, presentation and practice
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kelby, S. (2012). Dijital Fotografcinin El Kitabi. Alfa Publications. Istanbul.
Stern, K. (2011). Photo 1: An Introduction to the Art of Photography Feb 7. Delmar Press. (USA).

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	Explains communication theories, mass media and the history of communication					4
2	Defines the concepts related to communication, new media and journalism.				3
3	It compares traditional journalism with digital journalism.				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It relates the concept of democracy with the fields of journalism and new media.					4
2	Interprets new concepts in the media on a national and international scale within the framework of journalistic activity.				3
3	Interprets the historical development process of the media.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	He uses the theoretical knowledge he has acquired in the field of communication in the field of journalism.				3
2	Analyzes the side meanings and subtexts of media contents.				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Prepares creative content in a new media environment.						5
2	Creates news content; publishes it in print, visual and digital media.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It produces content in traditional media and new media and prepares it for publication.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It follows scientific and sectoral developments on issues related to new media and journalism, interprets changes and innovations by associating them with its field.				3
2	Analyzes the direct relationship of the discipline of journalism with democracy.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It provides cooperation with stakeholders in the sector by using databases related to new media and journalism, information and communication technologies.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	It combines new media technologies with the practice of journalism.						5
2	Performs data analysis and design.				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	4	52
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	7	6	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	3	15
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	153