Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Basic Photography RTS112 Turkish Compulsory 2. Semester 2 + 0 2.0 2.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Öğr. Gör. Murat USLU
Instructor(s) Öğr. Gör. ERAY ÜNAL (Bahar)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Basic photography information is learned.
2 The student will have information about camera and machine types.
3 Light and light usage are comprehended.
4 Technical equipment knowledge occurs.
5 Çekim teknikleri ve kompozisyon temel bilgileri öğrenilmiş olunur.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Basic photography concept Class Hours (14 weeks) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
2. Week Historical development of photography Class Hours (14 weeks) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
3. Week Eye-view relationship Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Class Hours (14 weeks)
4. Week Photography Philosophy Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Class Hours (14 weeks)
5. Week Camera overview. Technical definitions. Class Hours (14 weeks) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
6. Week Differences between analog and digital photography Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Class Hours (14 weeks)
7. Week Using light in the camera Class Hours (14 weeks) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
8. Week Midterm Class Hours (14 weeks) Practice
9. Week Control systems in camera, shutter aperture relationship, ISO values. Class Hours (14 weeks) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
10. Week Photo camera and camera types, lenses, filters. Class Hours (14 weeks) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
11. Week Depth of field Class Hours (14 weeks) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
12. Week Composition Class Hours (14 weeks) Verbal Expression Visual Presentation
13. Week Shooting techniques Class Hours (14 weeks) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
14. Week Language of narration in photography Class Hours (14 weeks) Visual Presentation Verbal Expression
15. Week FINAL Class Hours (14 weeks) Practice
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Students will be able to define the concepts related to cinema and television sectors.
2 Students will be able to discuss the reflections of this information in the fields of application by dominating both basic and new theoretical orientations and concepts in cinema and television fields.
3 Students will be able to comprehends the historical processes of cinema, television, media and communication fields and compares them with today's sectoral trends.
4 Students will be able to have knowledge about the structure and working principle of the technical materials used in the field, follow the current material developed in line with the new orientations and apply this knowledge by reflecting on their own studies.
5 Students will be able to work in the field of cinema and television, they develop appropriate solutions by calculating possible problems.
6 Students will be able to combine the theoretical knowledge related by the cinema and television sectors with the practical methods.
7 Students will be able to develop collaborative work by linking cinema and television fields with other arranged disciplines.
8 Students will be able to questioning the innovations they pursue, they discover their own directions of cinema and television.
9 Students will be able to provide the opportunity to use and share knowledge, skills effectively by participating in national and international film screenings, festivals, contests and similar organizations.
10 Students will be able to recognize the ethical values in cinema and television fields and applies them in the working environment.
11 Students will be able to organize that bring together individuals working in the field of cinema and television organizations and arrange an environment of reflection and discussion.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 5 5 5 5 5
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
PY11 2 2 2 2 2
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Bate, David. Photo: Key Concepts
  • Berger, John. Ways of Seeing
  • Kılınç, Levend. Getting Started
Evaluation Method
Bahar Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Öğr. Gör. ERAY ÜNAL Vize 40.00
Öğr. Gör. ERAY ÜNAL Ödev 60.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Sınavlar
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
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 2.0