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| Code | GZT205 |
| Name | Basic Photography |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 1-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ONUR DURSUN |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The objectives of this course are to teach students the basic principles of photography such as basic composition rules, exposure (lighting), focusing and framing. To enable students to learn how to work with digital or analog cameras. This includes practical applications of camera settings, exposure control, focusing techniques and other techniques. To teach how photography can be used effectively for storytelling. Emphasize the use of composition, color, perspective and other visual elements
Course Content
Introduction to photography: history and development, Basic photography equipment and uses, Light and color concepts, Composition rules and aesthetics, Camera control and adjustments, Light and lighting, Composition and visual expression, Photojournalism, Advertisement photography
Course Precondition
No pre-requisite
Resources
Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi. Sontag, S. (2008). Fotoğraf Üzerine,(Çev. Osman Akınhay). İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı.
Notes
Visual resources
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Understands the main concepts of photography. |
| LO02 | Understands the formation processes of photographic image. |
| LO03 | Comprehends the analogue and digital technologies used in photography. |
| LO04 | Understands the basics of visual composition in photography. |
| LO05 | Understands the relations between context and meaning in the photography. |
| LO06 | Gains basic knowledge about the use of photography in media. |
| LO07 | Apply settings of shutter speed, control depth of field via aperture settings and operate the camera |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about the concepts and professional rules related to the profession and field of journalism. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Has knowledge about news production, consumption and distribution processes, news sources, news / media text types. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Understands theories, models and approaches related to media and communication systems. | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Gains knowledge of the legal framework of journalism in Turkey and internationally, legal rights of journalists, press professional principles and ethical codes. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts scientific research in the field of social and human sciences, especially communication and media. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Gains the ability to use and develop traditional and new/digital communication technologies, computer and information systems. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Produces written, visual and audio content for traditional and digital journalism/media environments. | 4 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Synthesizes the concepts/fields 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 | Works individually and collectively in professional life. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Critically examines the agenda and innovations of local, regional, national and international media from new perspectives. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be aware of media literacy and evaluate traditional and digital media content with critical approaches. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | To be able to master the professional, commercial and legal processes of journalism and media organizations, current and emerging business models. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Recognizes the otherizing, discriminatory and hateful discourses in the media and society and stands against such discourses. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Thanks to theoretical and practical knowledge, he/she participates in decision-making mechanisms both in the media organization where he/she works and in the society where he/she lives. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows cultural, artistic and scientific activities related to the field. | 3 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Produces solutions to problems in the functioning of journalism/media organizations. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Is competent in new generation journalism types and practices. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Assumes duties such as press consultancy, communication coordinator, press consultancy, communication manager in various institutions and organizations. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Pay attention to work and worker safety within the framework of laws and regulations. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Photography | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Cameras: By film size, Viewfinder systems, Focusing systems | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 3 | Digital Cameras | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 4 | Lens, Lens Types | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 5 | Aperture, Shutter, Iso | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 6 | Camera Modes, Camera Accessories | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 7 | Light and Filters in Photography | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Reading | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Composition in Photography | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Press Photography | Basın Fotoğrafçılığı Pierre - Jean Amar Kırmızı Yayınları.Kontrast Sayı 23, Mayıs-Haziran 2011 / Basın Fotoğrafçılığı .https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yc3TmSl3yf8ghniBR4bdrqQOC3TTD-Si/view. Basında Fotoğrafçılık, Suat Sezgin, İstanbul Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Yay. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 11 | Advertisement Photography | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 12 | Outdoor shots for photography application | Kılıç, L. (2012). Fotoğrafa Başlarken, Dost Kitabevi | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 13 | Subject selection for press photography applications | news research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | press photography Shoots | Planning, research | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme |
| 15 | Evaluation of student works | Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Proje Temelli Öğrenme , Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Reading, research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Reading, research | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
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 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 105 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,20 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||