GZT205 Basic Photography

4 ECTS - 1-2 Duration (T+A)- 3. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

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 Arş.Gör.Dr. Özgür ADAN (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


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 Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 Cameras: By film size, Viewfinder systems, Focusing systems Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Digital Cameras Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Lens, Lens Types Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 Aperture, Shutter, Iso Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Camera Modes, Camera Accessories Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Light and Filters in Photography Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Alıştırma ve Uygulama
8 Mid-Term Exam There is no preliminary preparation. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Composition in Photography Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
10 Press Photography Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Gösteri
11 Advertisement Photography Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösteri
12 Outdoor shots for photography application Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma, Proje Temelli Öğrenme
13 Indoor photo shoot. Reading Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
14 Evaluation of student works Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma
15 Evaluation of student works Review Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma, Soru-Cevap
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

Update Time: 11.10.2024 11:56