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Program of Fashion and Textile Design

MOD485

BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY

Course Code
MOD485
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Understand the basic parts and functions of cameras.
  2. Will be able to comprehend and practice the darkroom materials and functions used in black and white printing.
  3. Will be able to comprehend photography techniques, the properties of natural and artificial lights.
  4. Can take original photo shoots using the principles used in photography.
  5. Can do Fashion Photography shooting applications.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionIntroduction to photography, information about the history of photography. Introduction of cameras, introduction of lenses, light information, correct use of light, connections between variables, shooting information, composition in photography, auxiliary accessories, filters, use of studio and artificial light. Fashion Photo shooting practices, exhibition and fashion presentation studies in the light of the acquired knowledge.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Providing information about the course.
2nd Week Photography Phenomenon, Definition of the Concept, Relationships
3rd Week Historical Process (camera obscura) and changes? Giving the application project
4th Week Eye / Machine relationship
5th Week Camera: Analog / Digital System, Dark box
6th Week Image Plane, Image Formation, Objective Viewfinder (Viewfinder): Function and types
7th Week 1st Midterm Exam
8th Week Shutter: Definition and functionAperture: Definition and function
9th Week Shutter / Aperture / ISO relationship
10th Week Net - Depth of Field
11th Week Fashion Photography applications
12th Week 2nd Midterm Exam: (Theoretical and technical subjects + application project + Midterm project file submission) giving the final exam project topic
13th Week Fashion Photography shootings
14th Week Criticism of applied studies (final exam project)
Recommended or Required ReadingAçıklamalı Fotoğraf Terimleri Sözlüğü, Say Yayınları, Güler Ertan/Bülent Erutku,
Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Alfa Yayınları, Carla Ross,
Fotoğraf Üzerine, Altıkırkbeş, Suzan Sonntag,
Görme Biçimleri, Metis, John Berger
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Study
  • Report Preparation
  • Project
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 1 14
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 4 56
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation) 14 2 28
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 7 2 14
Total Work Load116
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.86
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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