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  Course Description
Course Name : Photography

Course Code : IMS212

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) :

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Uses a camera successfully.
Interprets photos from an artistic perspective.
Takes beautiful and aesthetic photos.
Interprets any kind of photo.
Takes photos of the applications he/she creates in interior architecture and uses them in his/her catalogeus and brochures.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course aims to provide students with hands-on experiences in controlling variables which allows the creation of a photographic image and using the tool to create opportunities for an outcome.

Course Contents : Students are acquainted with structural elements of photography, learn to use them as elements of composition, become aware of the techniques of photography through systematic introduction of basic information. Tools and equipment, sensitive materials, light, exposure, basic concepts of photographic perception are also included.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Faculty of Fine Arts Seminar Room 2


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is Photo? Technical Process in photography, Light, Display on the surface. Selected works of photographers from Turkey and abroad. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
2 Cameras, camera structure, types and properties. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
3 The connection between the variables. Exposure and Control Systems: Aperture, Shutter, Focus System, Depth of Field. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
4 Basic features of digital photography. Lenses and Visual Aesthetics: Normal Lenses, Wide Angle Lenses, Tele Lenses, Zoom Lenses. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
5 Checking the image, Light, Lighting, Composition and Shooting Techniques. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
6 Image processing and archiving techniques. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
7 Photo Films: Light-Sensitive Surface, Black-and-White Films, Black and White Photographic Darkroom Work Filters, aids. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
8 Midterm exam Application evaluation Evaluation chart
9 Depth of field training. Control of the movement. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures and presentations
10 Photo shooting techniques, Local Tone: Exposure: white object on a white background, black object on a black background Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures, presentation and application
11 Texture: two-dimensional, textured surface, creating the perception of depth. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures, presentation and application
12 Capture application. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Trip
13 Silhouette, reverse light work. And the creation of three-dimensional perception of depth and perspective. Examples from the world´s most important photographers. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Lectures, analysis and presentation
14 Photo: Homework study. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Applications
15 Photo: Homework study. Theoretical lectures, demonstration and practice Applications
16/17 Final exam. Application evaluation Evaluation chart


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  ÇİZGEN, E. (1989). Photographer Ali Sami 1866-1936, Haşet Publisher, ISBN: 9789944880886, Istanbul.
 EDWARDS, M. (1994). The Complete Encyclopaedia of Photography, Prion Publishing, ISBN: 9780831712358, England.
 ÖZENDES, E. (1995). Photography Ottoman Empire (1839-1919), Communication Publishing, ISBN: 9754704511, Istanbul.
 FRIZOT, M. (1998). A New History of Photography, Könemann Publications, ISBN: 9783829013284, Germany.
 ALGAN, E. (1999). Photo Reading: Image analysis Introduction, Preparation and Design Services Limited Company, ISBN: 9789759693817, Eskişehir.
 GARRET, J., Calder, J (1999). The New 35MM Photographer´s Handbook, Crown Publishing Group, ISBN: 9780609804223, America.
 HEDGECOE, J. (1999). Black and White Photography Art and Darkroom Techniques, Remzi Bookstore, ISBN: 9789751406484, Istanbul.
 ÖZENDES, E. (1999). Turkey, Photography, History Foundation Foreign Publications, ISBN: 9789757306627, Istanbul.
 ADAIR KING, J. (2000). Digital Photography for Amateurs, World Current Publishing, ISBN: 9789753040440, Istanbul.
 KILIÇ, L. (2002). Getting photo, Dost Publishing, ISBN: 9789752980068, Istanbul.
 MACMILLAN, R. (2006). Photographing People, Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, Limited, ISBN: 9781861083135, England.
 ÖZENDES, E. (2006). Abdullah Freres Ottoman Palace Photographers, Yapi Kredi Publications, ISBN: 9789753638432, Istanbul.
 BARTHES, R. (2011). Camera Lucida-Reflections on Photography, Altıkırkbeş Press, ISBN: 9786055532604, Istanbul.
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 9 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 analyzes collected data, synethsizes various information and ideas, evaluates findings and has the ability to use these in the process of interior design 0
2 is aware of interior spaces and the environment we live in and has the ability to detect problems in theses spcaes and needs from a critical and rational perspective 5
3 follows the scientific and technological developments in the field of interior design and improves him/herself based on these advancements 5
4 Knows about concepts, debates and developments in the field of interior design 5
5 Knows at least one foreign language to be able to follow literature and current developments in the international platforms and interact with colleagues 5
6 is aware of the effects of universal, social and environmental dimensions in interior design and applications and realize issues such as sustainable development, innovation and entrepreneurship 5
7 Knows about project and site management and practices, staff health, environmental and occupational safety 4
8 Makes presentations using visual aids and writes reports about related topics when necessary 0
9 has the necessary knowledge in basic design, history and technical background to execute Interior Architecture 5
10 evaluates analysis, findings, conclusions and proposals about an idea or a project 0
11 is aware of the legal consequences of interior design applications 5
12 has the ability to use theoretical, methodological and practical information in professional field in order to develop interior design proposals and applications 3
13 has the ability to create and apply contemporary, creative and aesthetic design proposals under realistic physical, social and economic restrictions within the framework of aesthetic values and user´s needs 3
14 is able to move forward in all phases as a designer; from the planning of projects until the application stage and has the ability to choose and effectively use tools, techniques and technologies during the process of planning, design, drawing, software, application 5
15 is competent to work individually and knows to prioritize 2
16 has professional, scientific and ethical responsibility concerning the profession of interior design 2
17 has the ability to improve him/herself scientifically, socially, culturally and physically within the framework of lifelong learning 1
18 is competent in team work, works efficiently in a team in multi-disciplinary areas, communicates and takes responsibility 3
19 is competent in spoken and written Turkish 1
20 does literature research in controversial concepts in the field of interior design, is competent in researching databases and other information sources 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 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 8 2 16
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 9 3 27
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 75
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3
ECTS Credit: 3