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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI364
Course Name: Digital Photograpgy
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. ALİ ALTAN YÜCEL
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ali Altan YÜCEL
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: This course focuses on photography with an emphasis on its digital aspects. The course is designed to:
1- Introduce students to the basics of digital camera photography.
2- Demonstrate the relationship between the art of painting and photography.
3- Provide information about all stages of digital photography.
4- Introduce several photography methods.
Course Content: This course is an introduction to digital photography. Students will learn a short history of photography, the basics of digital camera, essentials of photography and digital photographic processes. Though main course materials will be uploaded to Blackboard system, students are advised to take their own notes during the lectures.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Define key photography terminology
2) Master exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)
3) Compose visually appealing photographs
4) Apply the rule of thirds and other composition techniques
5) Identify and manipulate different types of lighting
6) Edit and enhance photographs using software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom)
7) Understand the role of photography in communication and develop the ability to tell stories through photographs.
8) Differentiate among and use the portrait photography techniques
9) Understand the unique challenges of outdoor photography and capture stunning landscapes and nature scenes
10) Develop the skills for street and candid photography and address ethical considerations in public photography
11) Ability to understand image resolution and file formats and adapt photography to various online platforms
12) Understand copyright and intellectual property issues in photography

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction: A Brief History of Photography
2) The Camera
3) The Lens, Focusing, Aperture and Depth of Field
4) Shutter and Exposure
5) Understanding Light, Lighting Styles
6) midterm week
7) The Sensor, Measuring the Light, Reading the Histogram
8) Filters, Flash
9) Composition
10) Portraits
11) Abstract Photography
12) Landscape, Cityscape and Architecture Photography
13) Documentary, Street and Action Photography
14) Digital Image Development, On Printing and Exhibiting

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Öğretim Üyesi Notları ve Sunumları/ Lecturer's Notes and Presentations
References: Kitaplar / Books:
Ang, T. (2016) Digital photographer’s handbook. Penguin Random House. (Original work published 2012)
Lacey, J. (1995) Essential camera skills. Hamlyn.


Web Siteleri / Websites:
https://digital-photography-school.com/
https://independent-photo.com/
https://www.lensculture.com/
https://www.magnumphotos.com/

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health.
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Understand the concepts and concepts related to the field of health at the undergraduate level, and have advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, application tools and other sources of current information in the field of health.
2) Knowledge of nature, source, limits, accuracy, reliability and validity of knowledge.
3) Uses advanced theoretical and factual knowledge acquired at the undergraduate level.
4) Interprets, evaluates, identifies, analyzes, shares information and makes teamwork with scientifically proven data by using the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health.
5) Uses computer programs, related technologies and educational tools in the field of health.
6) Carries out a study independently by using its advanced knowledge in the field of health and takes responsibility as a team member in cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
7) Takes responsibility individually and as a team member to solve unforeseen complex problems encountered in the practices related to the field of health.
8) Plans, manages, and monitors and evaluates the activities for the development of employees in a project.
9) Evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the field of health with a critical approach.
10) Determines learning needs and learning resources, directs learning function by using resources effectively.
11) Develops a positive attitude towards life-long learning and turns it into behavior.
12) Informs the related persons and institutions about the health field; conveys his / her thoughts and solution suggestions in writing and orally, and receives the opinions, requests and expectations of the relevant persons and institutions.
13) With the awareness of social responsibility, organizes and implements projects and activities in cooperation with other professional groups for the social environment in which he lives.
14) Follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at B1 General Level of European Language Portfolio.
15) Express themselves effectively in verbal and written.
16) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software required by the field at least at the Advanced Level of European Computer Driving License.
17) Monitors and evaluates the events / developments on the agenda of the society and the world in the field of health.
18) Acts and participates in accordance with Quality Management and Processes.
19) They cooperate with people from related disciplines and acts in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values ​​in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results related to health field.
20) Have enough consciousness about individual and community health, environmental protection and occupational safety.

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 28
Application 14 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Homework Assignments 6 12
Midterms 1 11
Final 1 20
Total Workload 127