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| Code | RTS116 |
| Name | Basic Photography |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 6 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Süleyman Kıvanç TÜRKGELDİ |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
The Basic Photography course primarily aims to enable participants to perform basic practices in photography and to have the basic skills and knowledge to produce photographic images. In addition, it aims to define, analyze and discuss photography as a medium of visual communication, taking into account its connection with language.
Course Content
The birth and development of photography. Knowledge, experience and techniques that can be adapted to photo camera technologies and digital photography technologies. Exposure, basic photographic lighting, basic principles of visual language, composition rules and aesthetics of photography. Ethics, copyrights. Diversity of subjects in photography. Currents in photography.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites.
Resources
In terms of the efficiency of the course, it would be very useful for each participant to obtain a camera within their means. For those who do not have the means to do so individually, equipment support can be provided to you within the equipment available at Çukurova University, Faculty of Communication. In order to benefit from this support, you will need to apply to the Production-Management Office of the Faculty of Communication Studio Complex during the shooting period of the application assignment within the scope of the course. Within the scope of this course, information about the equipment set you can obtain from the school will be shared with you. It should be emphasized that when you borrow the relevant equipment from the school, it will be credited to you. Therefore, you will need to use it very carefully. In addition, it is very important for you to review photographs frequently so that the lesson can be more productive. In this regard, it will be useful to follow the following sites: https://tfsf.org.tr/ www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/ www.magnumphotos.com www.photo.net www.fotograf.net www.popphoto.com/ www.thephotoargus.com/ In addition, you can check out the following sites to get information about stock photography, which is one of the professions that may interest you in the future: www.getty.com www.istock.com www.shutterstock.com ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ Priority Resources: - Akbaş, F. ve İkizler, E. (2016). Fotoğraf Teknik Okumaları. İstanbul: Say Yayınları. - Barrett, T. (2012). Fotoğrafı Eleştirmek, İmgeleri Anlamaya Giriş. (Çev: Y. Harcanoğlu). İstanbul: Hayalperest Yayınevi. - Çağla, E. (2021). Fotoğrafçıların Telif Hakları ve Etik Dışı Kullanım Örnekleri. Kesit Akademi. 7 (29), 188-209. DOI: 10.29228/kesit.52617. - Çetintaş, E. (2004). Etik Açıdan Haber Fotoğrafçılığı: Türkiye'de Haber Fotoğrafçılarıyla Bir Anket Çalışması. Yüksek Lisans Tezi. Eskişehir: Anadolu Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü. - Erutku, B. (2017). Fotoğrafın Temel Kavramları. İstanbul: Espas Sanat Kuram Yayınları. - Kalfagil, S. (2014). Fotoğrafın Yapısal Öğeleri ve Fotoğraf Sanatında Kompozisyon. İstanbul: İlke Kitap. - Kanburoğlu, Ö. (2012). Fotoğrafın Temel Prensipleri. İstanbul: Say Yayınları. - Kanburoğlu, Ö. (2013). A’dan Z’ye Fotoğraf. İstanbul: Say Yayınları. - Karadağ, Ç. (2016). Fotoğraf Nedir? İstanbul: Öteki Yayınevi. - Karadağ, Ç. (2016). Fotoğrafın Temel Yapısı. İstanbul: Öteki Yayınevi. - Kılıç, L. (2007). Fotoğrafa Başlarken. Ankara: Dost Kitabevi Yayınları. - Korkmaz, A. (2014). Etik Bağlamda Haber Fotoğrafçılığının Manipülasyon ve Propaganda Aracı Olarak Kullanılmasının Değerlendirilmesi. Gümüşhane Üniversitesi İletişim Fakültesi Elektronik Dergisi, 2(4). https://doi.org/10.19145/guifd.21094. - Parlak Börü, Ş. (2013). Fotoğraf Üzerindeki Haklar. Doktora Tezi. Ankara: Ankara Üniversitesi, Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü. - Prakel, D. (2011). Yaratıcı Fotoğrafçılığın Temelleri. (Çev: G. Günay). İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları. - Sütlüoğlu, M. (2013). Temel Fotoğraf ve Kompozisyon. Kocaeli: Umuttepe Yayınları.
Notes
Other Important Resources: - Akbaş, F. (2011). Fotoğrafta Pratik Kompozisyon. İstanbul: Say Yayınları. - Benjamin, W. (2012). Fotoğrafın Kısa Tarihi. İstanbul: Agora Kitaplığı. - Berger, J. (2014). Görme Biçimleri. (Çev: Y. Salman). İstanbul: Metis Yayınları. - Carroll, H. (2015). İyi Fotoğraflar Çekmek İçin Bu Kitabı Okuyun. (Çev: S. Özge). İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi. - Freeman, M. (2012). Fotoğraf Okulu 2, Işık ve Işıklandırma. İstanbul: İnkılap. - Kanburoğlu, Ö. (2012). Fotoğrafın Büyüsü: Işık. İstanbul: Say Yayınları. - Kılıç, L. (2003). Görüntü Estetiği. İstanbul: İnkılap. - Kılıç, L. (2021). Işıkla Resmetme Terimleri. İstanbul: İnkılap. - Kuçuradi, İ. (2015). Etik. Ankara: Türkiye Felsefe Kurumu. - Prakel, D. (2011). Fotoğrafta Işık. (Çev: N. Sipahi). İstanbul: Homer Kitabevi ve Yayıncılık. - Sontag, S. (2008). Fotoğraf Üzerine. (Çev: R. Akçakaya). İstanbul: Altıkırkbeş Yayın. - Suler, J. ve Zakia, D. R. (2018). Görme Biçimi Olarak Fotoğraf, Algılama ve Görüntüleme. (Çev: T. Ayteş). İstanbul: The Kitap Yayınları. E-Kaynaklar: http-1: https://fotolifeakademi.com/fotograf-makineleri-ekipmanlari/aynasiz-fotograf-makinesi (Erişim Tarihi: 08.01.2024). http-2: https://fotografakademi.com.tr/fotograf-makineleri-ekipmanlari/aynasiz-fotograf-makinesi-nasil-calisir (Erişim Tarihi: 08.01.2024). http-3: https://technotoday.com.tr/aynasiz-fotograf-makinelerinin-dslrlerden-farki-nedir/ (Erişim Tarihi: 08.01.2024). http-4: https://hknfpv.com/aynasiz-fotograf-makinesi-nedir-artilari-ve-eksileri/ (Erişim Tarihi: 08.01.2024). http-5: https://tfsf.org.tr/ (16.01.2024).
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The students who succeeded in this course; |
| LO02 | Distinguishes the functions and suitable applications of mirrored and mirrorless photo cameras; they carry out applications; |
| LO03 | Demonstrate basic, but critical understanding of the use of lighting as tool for creating spatial forms; |
| LO04 | Demonstrate an understanding of photography as a medium of communication; |
| LO05 | Analytically comment on photographs and demonstrate more sophisticated aesthetic responses to photography; |
| LO06 | Operate a creative visual practice based on critical thinking; |
| LO07 | Integrate and apply their photographic knowledge and skills to their own domain of interest; |
| LO08 | Demonstrate an understanding of how photography connects to a wider network of image making including design and advertising and fine art; |
| LO09 | Research, plan, execute and effectively present visually creative work. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduates have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by research methods and techniques applied in the field of radio, television and cinema and other sources. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduates have knowledge about different areas of communication. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduates have knowledge about program production and directing related to audio and visual broadcasting. | 1 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates gain skills in writing various forms of scripts and producing programs for cinema, television and radio. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates gain critical thinking and interpretation skills in the field of radio, television and cinema. | 1 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates have the knowledge of thinking in different disciplines of social sciences and adapting them to their own specialisation through research. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates gain the ability to plan and organize all kinds of content for audio-visual activities from design to editing and broadcasting. | 1 |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates establish a connection between art, aesthetics, law and general culture knowledge related to the field. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Graduates have know-how and skills about production and broadcasting technologies. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Graduates work both individually and as a team in the field. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Graduates are able to follow social problems at national and international level and adapt them to professional studies. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Graduates gain the competence of using communication technologies, monitoring changes and continuous self-improvement. | 4 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Graduates participate in various social, cultural and artistic activities in the field. | 3 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Graduates are able to carry out the tasks expected from him/her as a team member in the applications in his/her field with an interdisciplinary perspective. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Graduates are able to use information and communication technologies together with the computer software required by the field. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates produce visual and audio content with the scientific formation acquired. | 5 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates can analyze a film, a script or a television program from a technical, aesthetic and ideological perspective. | |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates are committed to ethical principles in their professional practice, free from prejudice and against discrimination. | |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates support the universality of social and cultural rights, gains awareness of social justice, protects cultural heritage. | |
| PLO20 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Graduates prepare working environments such as studio and set in accordance with quality management processes and occupational health/safety. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Course Introduction; Course content; Course Procedure; Obligations within the Scope of the Course | There is no preliminary preparation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 2 | What is Photography? History of Photography, Development, First Attempts, Camera Classifications and Types. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 3 | Main Elements of the Photo Camera: Lens, Mirror, Sensor/Film, Viewfinder, Recording Unit. Differences between Film Technology and Digital Technology. Pixel. Accordingly, Understanding the Differences Between Film and Sensor. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 4 | The Logic of Exposure. Understanding Light. Three Ways to Expose the Recorder Surface: Exposure Triangle. Aperture, Shutter, ISO: Understanding the Working Logic of the Aperture. Understanding the Working Logic of the Sealant. Understanding the Working Logic of ISO | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 5 | Lenses, Focal Distance: Wide Angle, Normal Angle, Narrow Angle, Tele and Macro Lenses. The Effect of the Lens on the Image. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 6 | Understanding Depth of Field: Factors Affecting Depth of Field: Focal Distance, Distance to Subject, Aperture. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 7 | Light-Lighting: Properties, Intensity, Direction, Color, Contrast, Forms, White Balance. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | There is no preliminary preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Light and Lighting Types: Natural Lighting and Artificial Lighting. Relationship Between Times of the Day and Photography. Artificial Lighting Methods. Triple Lighting, Rembrant Method, Split Lighting, Top Lighting, Front Light, Back Light, Contouring, Filling and Using Diffuser. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 10 | Composition: The Relationship between Expression and Composition. Clarity, Integrity, Balance, Proportions, Texture, Rhythm, Golden Ratio, Perspective, Graphics, Color, Angle, Horizontal Frame, Vertical Frame, etc. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 11 | Subject Types in Photography: Press, Portrait, Landscape, Street, Astronomy, Sports, Nature, Architecture, Studio, Advertisement, etc. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 12 | Copyright, Rights and Ethical Values in Photography. The student must make a reservation to purchase a camera from the relevant unit (Faculty of Communication, Studio Complex, Production-Management Office) for the practical work to be done the following week. The reservation date (13th class week) must be between 06-10/05/2024 for all students. Students must make reservations for one hour at certain time intervals. Appointments for all shootings must be made and the shooting must be completed on the relevant weekday. The return of equipment purchased on the same day must be made on the same day, during working hours. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 13 | Photography Applications: Practical Photo Shooting in the Field - Student Final Assignment Shootings. Monitoring and Evaluation of Completed Projects. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 14 | Movements in Photography: Impressionism, Romanticism, Dadaism, Surrealism, High-Art, Documentary, Symbolism. Evaluation of the Implementation Work Done in the Previous Week. Discussing and Evaluating the Photographs Taken. | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Movements in Photography: Structuralism and Abstraction, Cubism, Dynamism, Futurism, Pictorialism, Pop-Art, Naturalism. Discussion and Evaluation of the Application Works Done, Re-shooting of Those Found Unsatisfactory in the Application Site, (Equipment Appointment Must Be Made.) Final Assignments | Reading, Applying | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | There is no preliminary preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | There is no preliminary preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 157 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 6,28 | ||
| ECTS | 6 ECTS | ||