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RTS228

PHOTOGRAPHY II

Course Code
RTS228
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. They gain the ability to make aesthetic, historical and political analysis of photography.
  2. They have the chance to apply the basic concepts they learned in the RTS247 Basic Principles of Image course with various projects.
  3. They gain knowledge about photographic aesthetics and learn to produce photographs with aesthetic conventions.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(RTS247)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIt is a course on the main qualities of photography, analysis and application methods. Application instructions cover pre-shooting, shooting and post-shooting, enabling students to produce photographs.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction of the course.
2nd Week Application possibilities in photography. Technology debate.
3rd Week Approaches to photographic aesthetics. Frame, subject. Portfolio opportunities.
4th Week Composition techniques.
5th Week What is the subject in the photo?
6th Week Photography theories.
7th Week Framing and composition
8th Week Theory and practices on digital photography.
9th Week Introduction to image processing.
10th Week Analyzing the photo
11th Week Approaches to photographic aesthetics. Semiotics and photography
12th Week Semiotics and photography
13th Week Digital photo processing.
14th Week Overview.
Recommended or Required ReadingSilverman, Kaja (2019). Fotoğrafın Tarihi ya da Analoji Mucizesi, Hayalperest Kitap.
Fiske, John (2019). İletişim Çalışmalarına Giriş, Pharmakon Kitap.
Lewis, Emma (2018). İzmler Fotoğrafı Anlamak, Hayalperest Kitap.
Taş, Oğuzhan (2017). İletişim, Medya ve Kültür Anahtar Kavramlar, Ütopya Yayınevi.
Barthes, Roland (2018). Çağdaş Söylenler, Metis Yayınları.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Project
  • Discussion
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Project 1 40
Attendance 1 10
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 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 5 10 50
Total Work Load156
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.2
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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