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Course Description Course Name : Photography Techniques 1 Course Code : SRS403 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor DERVİŞ İLKER GÜL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Evaluates photography from a historical perspective. Explains the structural properties of a camera. Lists the structural features of the lenses. Applies his/her knowledge about exposure and framing during shooting. Shoots using basic lighting techniques appropriately. Designs photo shoot in a studio. Applies developing and printing techniques in a darkroom. Analyzes a photo from technical and artistic aspects. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to help students gain basic information on photography and learn its structural elements and use them as composition elements. The course also aims to provide students with the necessary skills to use basic tools and equipment in photography. Course Contents : The use of tools and equipment in hands-on activities; introducing concepts of choice of viewpoint framing, lighting, exposure measurement and correction; the historical developments, aperture, snapshot, exposure, light, framing, darkroom applications. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : CU Faculty of Fine Arts Photo Studio   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 General information about the course. Students are required to do research on photography. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 2 The historical development of photography. Students are required to do research on photography. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 3 Introduction of camera and types of camera. Sample photos Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 4 Aperture and shutter speed. Presentation and functionality of various lenses. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 5 Introduction of lenses in detail. Introduction of light by doing sample shooting in the workshop. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 6 Introduction of light in photography. Introduction of light by doing sample shooting in the workshop. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 7 Theoretical introduction of color photography techniques. Introduction of light by doing sample shooting in the workshop. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 8 Midterm Exam Midterm preparation project evaluation 9 Sample photo shoots done by the instructor Introduction of light by doing sample shooting in the workshop. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 10 Introduction of framing and the rule of 3/1 through examples. Hands-on activity Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 11 Introducing aperture and shutter through examples. Slide presentation. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 12 Introducing applications in a darkroom. Students work in a darkroom. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 13 Evaluation of the photos students have developed. Students work in a darkroom. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 14 Evaluation of the photographs taken by the students. Students work in a dark room. Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 15 Evaluation of the photographs taken by the students. Lecture, brain storming, practice Lecture, Observation, Research, Presentation. 16/17 Final Exam Final preparation project evaluation   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Photo Kanburoğlu technical readings, Ozer (2010) Istanbul: Say Publications  Getting photo Sword, beam (2002), Ankara: Dost Bookstore  100 Questions Digital Photo Kanburoğlu, Ozer (2010) Istanbul: Say Publications  A \ ´Z \´ ye Photo Kanburoğlu, Ozer (2010) Istanbul: Say Publications  Basic photography seminar lecture notes, IFSAK (2002) Istanbul: IFSAK Publications Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 4 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Perceives multi-dimensionally, objectifies sensory perception 4 2 Is competent at thinking critically and developing creative and original ideas 4 3 Is responsible and has a sense of social, scientific, artistic, professional, ethical awareness 4 4 Reaches, manages and constructs information 2 5 His dexterity and eye coordination are improved 5 6 Uses time efficiently and effectively 3 7 Is competent at art theory, aesthetics and philosophy of art 2 8 Transforms the concepts into original art works 2 9 Uses the informatics and communication technologies at least in the level required by the European Computer Driving License 1 10 Defines and reviews problems correctly, finds creative, original, aesthetic, artistic and technical solutions to problems 4 11 Uses theoretical and practical information efficiently in his profession and topic 3 12 Has the ability to work individually and in groups effectively and takes responsibility 5 13 Works harmoniously with other disciplines, which he/she needs in his/her profession and projects 5 14 Follows the social and universal changes and effects about art and design 2 15 Has the ability to follow developments and improves him/herself constantly through lifelong learning 2 16 Has the knowledge, skills and experience about how to use different materials, production methods and techniques 3 17 Has the ability and self confidence for oral, written and visual communication 3 18 Knows a foreign language at least in Level B1 of the European Common Framework in order to follow the developments about his profession 3 19 Evaluates the producibility of his/her projects technically and technologically 4 20 Constantly improves him/herself by determining his/her training needs in accordance with his/her interests and abilities in the scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in addition to his/her professional development 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 4 2 8 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 4 2 8     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 64 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.56 ECTS Credit: 3