COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
GRF 1004 INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPULSORY 2 2 0 4

Offered By

Graphic Design

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR MEHMET KOŞTUMOĞLU

Offered to

Graphic Design

Course Objective

The course focuses on history of photography, stages of chemical-physics and electronic stages along with the properties of a camera, lighting, and lenses. It is designed to teach proper use of frame snapshot, diaphragm-shutter and diaphragm. Students are going to be trained in subject shooting and able to practice in studio. Students are highly encouraged to project on their own.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   to learn the structure and features of photography.
2   to learn how to use the camera properly and improve their skills.
3   to be able to use the advantages of technology in photography and apply them to the fields of art and design.
4   to be able to practice the image processing programmes.
5   to comprehend the correlation of aesthetics and the techniques of photography.
6   to gain expertise in studio lighting and daylight techniques when using a camera.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 What is Photography : Photography which basicly means writing with light is a product created mainly by composition of light. The camera is a tool. The photograph is barely complete without a design and a proper presentation.
2 History of Photography: Photograph which started out as black and white, then color, slide, Polaroid, and now digital is one of the most important inventions of the 19th Century. Continuous developments have made it part of our daily lives.
3 Cameras: Learning about the types such as Manual-Auto-studio-reflex- nonreflex-Polaroid-Digital Photo machines.
4 Diaphragm/ Aperture : The mechanism in a camera that controls the amount and intensity of light that falls on the film is called a diaphragm. Generally it is found inside the objective and due to the diaphragm it is possible to have an increase in clarity.
5 Shutters: The mechanism in a camera that controls the amount of time of light that falls on the film is called the shutter speed. They come in different mechanisms to control constantly the time and second units of light that the film is exposed to.
6 Photographic Objective: Objective lens or lens group, allow the image to expose on the film. There are various lenses such as Normal, Wide angle, Narrow angle, and (Tele)-Varifocal (zoom).
7 Exposure Meters: The device used to measure the intensity of natural or artificial light is a light meter. Hand held light meters can also measure light from a flash. Some cameras have built-in meter. Spot meters are for precise measurements.
8 Application
9 Light-color information: Light is divided into two categories, natural and artificial light. It differentiates according to source and direction. The color of light and contrast increase its effect on an object. Direct-reflected light, will give us the exact values required for the exposure. Color is the most important element of light. Measuring the temperature of the color and having control over it enable us to intervene with the photograph.
10 Studio: In studios, by using flash and artificial lighting it is possible to make reproductions with all kinds of camera and accessories. With infinite resources of backgrounds and lighting it is possible to create a suitable environment for photo shooting.
11 Lighting / flash: Different styles of lighting such as lighting with one source or more. Taking pictures of objects and using both electronic and camera flash. Synchronizing the speedlight system.
12 Composition / Shooting scales: Placing the objects in a frame aestheticly is called composition. Four-point framework that determines the boundaries is called Framing. Golden rule, horizon line, clarity, texture, stain, style, critical moment, rhythm and harmony are the indications of the scale-up.
13 Filters: Filters are used for eliminating tone differences, and altering the contrast while preserving the details in black and white films. With color films they are used for special effects and they come in different colored gelatins or glass materials.
14 Photo shoot with live models in studio: By using available backgrounds and flash kits in our studio it is possible to shoot color and slide film. With exposure and color temperature meters it is possible to have proper light and color.

Recomended or Required Reading

Text Book(s)/Required Readings:

- Özer KANBUROĞLU, A dan Z ye Fotoğraf, Say Yayınları, Istanbul, 2004, ISBN: 975-468-459-6
- Özer KANBUROĞLU, Dijital Fotoğraf Rehberi, Say Yayınları, Istanbul, 2010, ISBN: 978-975-468-789-7
- Emre IKIZLER, Filmden Dijitale Fotoğraf, Say Yayınları, Istanbul, 2007, ISBN: 978-975-468-706-4
- Özer KANBUROĞLU, 100 Soruda Dijital Fotoğraf, Say Yayınları, Istanbul, 2010, ISBN: 9789754688627
- Faruk AKBAŞ, Gökhan KORKMAZGIL, Dijital Dünyada Fotoğraf (Dijital Fotoğrafın Temelleri), Say Yayınları, Istanbul, 2010, ISBN: 9789754689266

Additional Sources:

- Erkan TERZI, Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Sistem Yayıncılık, Istanbul, 2004, ISBN: 975-322-332-3
- Emre IKIZLER, Temel Fotoğraf, Fotoğrafevi, Istanbul, 2007, ISBN: 978-9944-720-02-1
- Fotoğraf Dergisi
- Geniş Açı Dergisi
- Dijital Fotoğraf Dergisi

Complementary Materials:
Speedlight flash (Paraflash)
-Speedlight flash equipment; softbox, dish, funnel, umbrella.
-Pozometer
-Reflector
-Tripod
-Continuous light

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Theory Courses: Different resources on technical and theoretical explained by verbal-visual expression. Arrays of visual and audio tools are utilized to demonstrate photography processing programs.
Application Courses: Image capturing of covered subjects and detailed demonstration of practical use of necessary computer programs.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PRJ PROJECT
2 PAR PARTICIPATION
3 COM COMMITEE
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE PRJ * 0.70 + PAR * 0.10 + COM * 0.20


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria


HOMEWORK :
The student, given by the instructor or working on self-selected topics and visually understand and transfer them to create a photo to reach for success and evaluation is expected to reach the necessary resources.

ATTENDANCE AND APPLICATION:
Photo of student attendance application oriented education, which is the most important element. The success of the course students will increase participation and learning will be key elements in the assessment will be done by.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To obtain textbook/textbooks. To follow directions provided by teaching faculty in theory and application courses. Preliminary work must be completed. To participate in practice shootings with individual materials. To hand in assignments on time. To attend at least 70% of lectures and 80% of applications.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Tutorials 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 1 14
Design Project 2 4 8
Preparing assignments 2 4 8
Final Assignment 1 15 15
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 101

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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