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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | UNI364 | ||||
| Course Name: | Digital Photograpgy | ||||
| Semester: | Fall | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | English | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | University Elective | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | E-Learning | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. İSMAİL ERİM GÜLAÇTI | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi İsmail Erim GÜLAÇTI | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | Students will • Define key photography terminology • Master exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) • Compose visually appealing photographs • Understand the role of photography in communication • Edit and enhance photographs using software |
| Course Content: | Week 1: Introduction to Digital Photography • Learning Objectives: • Define key photography terminology. • Understand the historical development of photography. • Identify the components of a digital camera. • Topics: • History of photography • Digital camera components • Basic camera settings Week 2: Camera Controls and Settings • Learning Objectives: • Master exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO). • Understand the importance of white balance. • Learn to control depth of field. • Topics: • Aperture and depth of field • Shutter speed and motion • ISO and noise • White balance Week 3: Composition and Framing • Learning Objectives: • Compose visually appealing photographs. • Understand the rule of thirds and other composition techniques. • Recognize the impact of perspective and framing. • Topics: • Rule of thirds • Leading lines • Framing techniques Week 4: Lighting in Photography • Learning Objectives: • Identify and manipulate different types of lighting. • Understand the concept of exposure. • Use natural and artificial light effectively. • Topics: • Types of lighting • Exposure and metering • Flash photography Week 5: Image Editing and Post-Processing • Learning Objectives: • Edit and enhance photographs using software (e.g., Adobe Lightroom). • Retouch and correct images. • Topics: • Introduction to image editing software • Basic editing techniques Week 6: Visual Storytelling through Photography • Learning Objectives: • Develop the ability to tell stories through photographs. • Understand the role of photography in communication. • Topics: • Photojournalism • Documentary photography • Building a visual narrative Week 7: Portraiture and People Photography • Learning Objectives: • Capture compelling portraits. • Work with human subjects. • Topics: • Portrait photography techniques • Working with models and subjects Week 8: Landscape and Nature Photography • Learning Objectives: • Capture stunning landscapes and nature scenes. • Understand the unique challenges of outdoor photography. • Topics: • Landscape composition • Nature photography tips Week 9: Street Photography and Candid Shots • Learning Objectives: • Develop the skills for street and candid photography. • Address ethical considerations in public photography. • Topics: • Street photography techniques • Ethics in street photography Week 10: Event and Action Photography • Learning Objectives: • Capture dynamic events and actions. • Understand the role of timing and framing. • Topics: • Event photography • Action photography Week 11: Photography for Social Media and Online Platforms • Learning Objectives: • Adapt photography for various online platforms. • Understand image resolution and file formats. • Topics: • Social media photography • Image optimization for the web Week 12: Copyright and Legal Aspects • Learning Objectives: • Understand copyright and intellectual property issues in photography. • Learn about model releases and permissions. • Topics: • Copyright in photography • Model releases and permissions Week 13: Final Project and Portfolio Development • Learning Objectives: • Apply knowledge and skills to a final photography project. • Create a portfolio of work for presentation. • Topics: • Project guidelines • Portfolio development Week 14: Critique and Reflection • Learning Objectives: • Engage in critical analysis of photographs. • Reflect on personal growth as a photographer. • Topics: • Group critique sessions • Personal reflection and future plans |
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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 |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | • History of photography • Digital camera components • Basic camera settings | |
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| 3) | Rule of thirds Leading lines Framing techniques | |
| 4) | • Types of lighting • Exposure and metering • Flash photography | |
| 5) | • Introduction to image editing software • Basic editing techniques | |
| 6) | • Photojournalism • Documentary photography • Building a visual narrativ | |
| 7) | • Portrait photography techniques • Working with models and subjects | |
| 8) | • Landscape composition • Nature photography tips | |
| 9) | • Street photography techniques • Ethics in street photography | |
| 10) | • Event photography • Action photography | |
| 11) | • Social media photography • Image optimization for the web | |
| 12) | • Project guidelines • Portfolio development | |
| 13) | • Project guidelines • Portfolio development | |
| 14) | • Group critique sessions • Personal reflection and future plans |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Öğretim Üyesi Notları ve Sunumları |
| References: | Lecturer's Notes and Presentations |
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| Program Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1) By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life. | ||||||||||||||
| 2) It provides a critical perspective on mass media. | ||||||||||||||
| 3) With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources. | ||||||||||||||
| 4) Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting. | ||||||||||||||
| 5) Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector. | ||||||||||||||
| 6) Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs. | ||||||||||||||
| 7) Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies. | ||||||||||||||
| 8) Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started. | ||||||||||||||
| 9) Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies. | ||||||||||||||
| 10) With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector. | ||||||||||||||
| 11) They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative. | ||||||||||||||
| 12) Acquire basic values related to media and business ethics. | ||||||||||||||
| 13) Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1. | ||||||||||||||
| 14) Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. | ||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | By providing both theoretical and practical education, it prepares students for academic and business life. | |
| 2) | It provides a critical perspective on mass media. | |
| 3) | With the English curriculum, it allows students to follow the international market and academic studies from original sources. | |
| 4) | Students will be an expert in front of the camera, behind-the-scenes, news center, light, sound, editing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting. | |
| 5) | Thanks to the media professionals, the students will be ready for the sector. | |
| 6) | Acquires production skills such as short and medium films, screenplays, documentaries and TV programs. | |
| 7) | Have the basic knowledge and experience of image technologies. | |
| 8) | Thanks to sectoral cooperation, professional business life will be started. | |
| 9) | Through an applied curriculum, students gain an interdisciplinary perspective on different media studies. | |
| 10) | With the technical training to be taken in studio environment, students gain experience in the sector. | |
| 11) | They will have skills such as negotiating with the group, taking initiative. | |
| 12) | Acquire basic values related to media and business ethics. | |
| 13) | Follow the developments in the field and communicate with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1. | |
| 14) | Students use information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | % 20 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 40 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 28 |
| Homework Assignments | 6 | 12 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 42 | |