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Program of Photography and Cameraman Operation

FKM207

PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT

Course Code
FKM207
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Develop an original photography project based on a specific theme or concept
  2. Carry out the research, planning, production, and presentation stages of a photography project.
  3. Integrate technical, aesthetic, and conceptual elements in photographic expression.
  4. Apply appropriate photographic techniques, equipment, and image-editing methods according to the objectives of the project.
  5. Create a coherent selection of photographs that reflects the conceptual and visual integrity of the project.
  6. Present the completed project professionally through written, oral, and visual presentation methods.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIn this course, students develop an original photography project based on a selected theme or concept. The project process includes defining the subject and concept, conducting visual and theoretical research, preparing a project proposal, planning the shooting process, producing and editing photographs, creating a final image selection, preparing a project statement, and presenting the completed work. In addition to demonstrating technical competence, students are expected to develop an original visual language and establish conceptual and aesthetic coherence among their photographs.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Course introduction, scope of the photography project, project process, and assessment criteria
2nd Week Developing subject, theme, and concept for a photography project
3rd Week Visual and theoretical research; analysis of selected photography projects
4th Week Preparation of the project proposal and development of a visual approach
5th Week Preparation of the shooting plan; determination of technical, aesthetic, and practical decisions
6th Week Photography project production and shooting
7th Week Evaluation of initial image selections and project development
8th Week Midterm Examination ? Project Presentation and Progress Evaluation
9th Week Further development of the project based on midterm feedback
10th Week Continuation of photography production and development of visual coherence
11th Week Image selection, basic image editing, and visual consistency
12th Week Preparation of the project statement and written documentation
13th Week Printing, digital presentation, exhibition, and project presentation methods
14th Week Final project presentations and evaluation of photographic series
Recommended or Required ReadingBarrett, T. (2011). Criticizing Photographs: An Introduction to Understanding Images. McGraw-Hill.
Shore, S. (2007). The Nature of Photographs. Phaidon Press.
Freeman, M. (2007). The Photographer?s Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos. Focal Press.
Wells, L. (Ed.). (2015). Photography: A Critical Introduction. Routledge.
Cotton, C. (2020). The Photograph as Contemporary Art. Thames & Hudson.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 5 25
Practice 5 25
Project 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 5 10 50
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 15 15
Homework 5 5 25
Total Work Load100
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.33
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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