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| Unit | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION |
| JOURNALISM PR. | |
| Code | GZT206 |
| Name | Press Photography |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN |
| Course Instructor |
MEHMET YAŞAR KÖSELİ
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
This course is for students who interested in developing their skills as a photo journalist. Through weekly assignments, presentations and lectures, the course will explore the demands, both practical and ethical, faced by the contemporary photo journalists. Students will have the oppurtunity to take photographs for a photo project during the term, as well as develop individual photo essays. A course for aspiring photo journalists and for students who wish to include photography among their reportorial skills.
Course Content
What Is Press Photography Photo Essay, Basic Principles Of Press Photography, Photojournalism, Documentary Photography, Photojournalism in Turkey, Ethic Issues in Press Photography.
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Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Expresses the Basic Principles of Press Photography |
| LO02 | Understands the techniques of press photography. |
| LO03 | Understands how to use visual materials in media. |
| LO04 | Interprets photographs used in the press that contain information about the press release |
| LO05 | Practices the use of photography in the press. |
| LO06 | Learns to take press photos and serve them to the press. |
| LO07 | Has information about news and photo agencies in Türkiye and around the world. |
| LO08 | Discusses ethical approaches to press photography. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Defines news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | 5 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | List the theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | 5 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Outlines the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, the legal rights of journalists, press professional principles, and ethical codes. | 5 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Designs scientific research in the field of social sciences and humanities, especially communication and media. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Compares traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computers and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Prepares written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | 5 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Discusses the concepts/areas of society, culture and communication. | |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Apply democratic rules, human rights and communication rights to promote social reconciliation and peace. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Supports individual and collective work in professional life. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically discusses the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media with new perspectives. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Examines traditional and digital media contents with critical approaches with media literacy competence. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Describe the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Criticizes otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Through theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she supports decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Supports cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Design solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Applies new generation journalism technologies. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Performs duties such as press consultancy, communication coordination, press advisory, and communication management in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Supports work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Historical outline of press photography | None | |
| 2 | Documentary photography | Reading and examining of courses'metarials | |
| 3 | Photojournalism | Reading and examining of courses'metarials | |
| 4 | Ethic Issues in Press Photography:The Case Study on FSA Photographers | Reading and examining of courses'metarials | |
| 5 | Life Magazine and Photo Essay | Reading and examining of courses'metarials | |
| 6 | Magnum and Photography Agencies | Reading and examining of courses'metarials | |
| 7 | Press Photography in Turkey | Photo practices | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading and examining of courses'metarials | |
| 9 | Photojournalism at War The Case Study of War Photographer documentary | Photo practices | |
| 10 | Newspapers and Editorial Photography | Photo practices | |
| 11 | Magazines and Editorial Photography The Case Study on National Geographic Magazine. | Photo practices | |
| 12 | Reading a photographic image in media | Photo practices | |
| 13 | Narratives in press photography | Photo practices | |
| 14 | Special Topics in Press Photography 1 | Photo practices | |
| 15 | General evulation | Photo practices | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Proje | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Proje |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||