Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Basic Photography RTS112 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisites None
Language of Instruction Turkish
Course Level Undergraduate
Course Type
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Lect. Murat USLU
Instructor(s) ERAY ÜNAL
Assistants
Goals The aim of the course is to give basic photography knowledge.
Course Content Basic Photography information is provided. The differences between analog and digital photography are learned. In this frame, photo camera and camera types, lenses; filters; use of light and light; The information about the composition is explained with examples. Technical equipment information is given. Types of photography are taught. The rules to be considered in photographing and composition are taught.
Learning Outcomes - Basic photography information is learned.
- The student will have information about camera and machine types.
- Light and light usage are comprehended.
- Technical equipment knowledge occurs.
- Çekim teknikleri ve kompozisyon temel bilgileri öğrenilmiş olunur.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Basic photography concept Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Historical development of photography Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
3. Week Eye-view relationship Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
4. Week Photography Philosophy Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours
5. Week Camera overview. Technical definitions. Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
6. Week Differences between analog and digital photography Visual Presentation Course Hours Verbal Expression
7. Week Using light in the camera Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
8. Week Midterm Practice Course Hours
9. Week Control systems in camera, shutter aperture relationship, ISO values. Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Photo camera and camera types, lenses, filters. Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
11. Week Depth of field Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
12. Week Composition Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Shooting techniques Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Course Hours
14. Week Language of narration in photography Course Hours Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
15. Week FINAL Practice Course Hours
Recommended Sources
Bate, David. Photo: Key Concepts
Berger, John. Ways of Seeing
Kılınç, Levend. Getting Started
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY2 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY3 4 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY4 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY5 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY6 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY7 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY8 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY9 5 5 5 5 5 5 40,60
PY10 4 4 4 4 4 4 40,60
PY11 2 2 2 2 2 2 40,60
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
0 1 2 3 4 5
Course's Level of contribution None Very Low Low Fair High Very High
Method of assessment/evaluation Written exam Oral Exams Assignment/Project Laboratory work Presentation/Seminar
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 5 2 10
Homework 2 5 2 10
Quiz 1 4 2 8
Final 1 2 2
Practice 3 3 9
Classroom Activities 5 2 10
Total Workload 51
ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0