COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TECHNOLOGY OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
FTZ 1024 TECHNOLOGY OF DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPULSORY 2 0 0 2

Offered By

Department of Photography

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SADIK TUMAY

Offered to

Photography

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to understand the meaning and significance of digital photography, to discuss the present transformations, to know the related software and hardware, to have basic knowledge on technology

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to comprehend the principles of digital image formation.
2   Understanding the differences between analogue and digital systems.
3   To understand the working principle of the DSLR camera.
4   To be able to comprehend digital image production terminology.
5   Understanding the DSLR camera menu and functions.
6   To understand lens technology and terminology.
7   Apply alternative methods in digital image production.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Digital image formation.
2 Differences between digital cameras and analogue cameras, based on sensor and filter.
3 Lens designs and their historical development (Between 1800-1930).
4 The rise of the Japanese lens industry from 1930 to the present day.
5 Infrared photography and shooting techniques.
6 Canon FX DSLR camera interior and exterior design review
7 Nikon DSLR camera interior and exterior design review.
8 Canon lens groups video review (Canon 24-105 and 50mm 1.4).
9 Liquid Lenses and Do Lenses. Review and presentation.
10 Infrared photo shootings and students presentations.
11 Bokeh concept and vignette.
12 Lens abbreviations, error codes and flash usage codes.
13 Mirrorless camera and digital rangefinger review.
14 Lens angles and effect on the image.

Recomended or Required Reading

TEXT BOOK(S) / REFERENCES / MATERIALS

Turan, E. (2014). Analogdan Dijitale Temel Pozlandırma Ilkeleri, Istanbul: Melisa Matbaacılık.
Gökgöz, A. (1977). Bütün Yönleriyle Fotoğrafçılık, Siyah Beyaz ve Renkli, Istanbul: Afa Matbaacılık.
Eryılmaz, S. (1983). Genel Fotoğrafçılık, Siyah/Beyaz, Renkli, Ankara: Inkılap ve Aka Kitabevleri.
Kingslake, R. (1989). A History of the Photographic Lens, London: Academic Press.
Kamburoglu, Ö. (2005). A dan Z ye Fotoğraf, Istanbul: Say Yayınları.
Ikizler, E. (2007). Filmden Dijitale Fotoğraf, Istanbul: Say Yayınları.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is taught theoretically. Examples are shown. Relevant literature is given.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 FIN FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.40 + FIN * 0.60
4 RST RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.40 + RST * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The evaluation method is based on the evaluation criteria.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Course attendance is mandatory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

sadik.tumay@deu.edu.tr
ozlem.demircan@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Tuesday 12.00-12.45

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparing presentations 3 2 6
Project Assignment 5 2 10
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 44

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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CONTACT INFORMATION
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