Information Package

Program of Photography and Cameraman Operation

FKM151

DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY

Course Code
FKM151
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Determine the principles of a documentary photography project and implement them.
  2. Bring a critical look at the relationship between documentary photography and reality.
  3. Produce pictures within the framework of ethical values.
  4. Improve the ability to communicate with the people who are subject.
  5. Understand the importance of teamwork in achieving a visual project.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIncluding the issues of social and cultural context of the project by shooting a documentary photography project implementation will learn to prepare.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Description of the course. Explanation of the course content and purpose, introduction of the course method and materials
2nd Week Definitions of concepts such as document photography, documentary photography, news photography, direct photography
3rd Week An overview of the history of documentary photography
4th Week Types of documentary photography
5th Week Stages of a documentary photography project: Determining the subject
6th Week Research - observation phase
7th Week Midterm Exam
8th Week Shooting Phase in Documentary Photography Projects
9th Week Shooting Practice 1
10th Week Selecting and eliminating photos
11th Week Shooting Practice 2
12th Week Photography and ethics
13th Week Shooting Practice 3
14th Week Final Evaluation of Photographs and Preparation of Project Portfolios
Recommended or Required Reading1. Belgesel Fotoğraf ve Fotoröportaj. Özcan Yurdalan
2. Sokak Fotoğrafçılığı. Clive Scott
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 50
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Work Load0
Total Work Load / 30 (h)0
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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