Information Package

Program of Film Design and Directing

FİLM114

PRACTICE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Course Code
FİLM114
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Get the chance to practice through the hands-on exercises the basic principles of photography
  2. Learn how to visually express their own critical issues through the mediım of photography
  3. Will be experienced in basic photography shooting techinques and lightining principles.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe students can have the chance to practice the basic photography and lighting principles with different projects. The course, which takes the photography as a tool for expression and merges the theory and practice of photography, consists of practical projects that brings the text and image together.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction: Course Structure
2nd Week Adobe Lightroom
3rd Week Adobe Photoshop
4th Week Color
5th Week Documentary Photography
6th Week Fashion Photography
7th Week Architectural Photography
8th Week Documentary Screening: Visual Acoustics
9th Week Experimental Photography
10th Week Studio Equipment
11th Week Studio Photography I
12th Week Studio Photography II
13th Week Outdoor Shooting Techniques
14th Week Final Projects
Recommended or Required ReadingLangford, M., Fox, A., & Smith, R. S. (2015). Langford's basic photography: the guide for serious photographers. Routledge.
Langford, M., & Bilissi, E. (2011). Langford's advanced photography: The guide for aspiring photographers. Taylor & Francis.
Sontag, S. (2021). On photography. Penguin
Raimes, J. (2007). Retro Graphics Cookbook. THAMES HUDSON
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 5 50
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 5 10 50
Project 1 60 60
Field Research 1 8 8
Meeting with advisor
Total Work Load160
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.33
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2
K3 X X
K4 X X
K5
K6 X
K7 X
K8
K9 X X
K10 X X
K11 X X
K12 X
K13 X
K14 X
K15 X
K16 X
K17 X
K18 X
K19 X X
K20 X X X
K21
K22 X X
K23 X
K24 X X X
K25 X X