SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
GRT6211	Temel Fotoğraf Teknikleri	0	Fall	3	0	3	6

Course Type :	Elective Course I
Cycle:	Bachelor TQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Language of Instruction:	Turkish
Prerequisities and Co-requisities:	N/A
Mode of Delivery:
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor NİLGÜN ÇİFTETEPE
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:

The aim of this course is to teach students the fundamental techniques of photography and to equip them with knowledge about camera usage, lighting, composition, and shooting methods, enabling them to produce technically accurate and creatively strong photographs.

Course Content:

In this course, the history and fundamental concepts of photography will be examined; types of cameras and basic equipment knowledge will be explored; shutter speed, aperture, and ISO values will be explained within the context of the exposure triangle; and different types of lenses and their areas of use will be introduced. Along with the use of natural and artificial light, basic composition rules will be emphasized, and various genres of photography such as portrait, landscape, documentary, and street photography will be discussed.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are those describing the knowledge, skills and competencies that students are expected to achieve upon successful completion of the course. In this context, Course Learning Outcomes defined for this course unit are as follows:



Knowledge *(Described as Theoritical and/or Factual Knowledge.)*
1) Explains the history of photography, its basic concepts and development process.
2) Defines fundamental technical concepts such as the camera, lens, exposure, and light.
3) Gains theoretical knowledge about different types of photography and principles of composition.
Skills *(Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)*
1) Takes technically and aesthetically strong photographs by applying correct lighting, angles, and composition rules.
2) Develops visual evaluation skills on the photographs taken.
3) Identifies technical problems encountered during shooting and produces solutions.
Competences *(Described as "Ability of the learner to apply knowledge and skills autonomously with responsibility", "Learning to learn"," Communication and social" and "Field specific" competences.)*
1) Actively contributes to the photography production process and takes responsibility.
2) Plans and executes the photography process, and analyzes their own production process.
3) Produces original and creative works by applying technical and aesthetic approaches suitable for different types of photography.
4) Gains confidence in expressing ideas and emotions through visual storytelling.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to students; explanation of the course objectives, content, and assessment criteria.
2)	History of Photography and Basic Concepts
3)	Types of Cameras, Basic Hardware Components, and Operating Principles
4)	Exposure and the Exposure Triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO Concepts, and Exposure Balance
5)	Lenses and Lens Selection: Types of Lenses, Focal Length, Depth of Field, and Usage Areas
6)	Light and Types of Light: Natural Light, Artificial Light, and the Impact of Light Sources on Photography
7)	Shooting Techniques. Color and Color Balance.
8)	Midterm Exam
9)	Composition in Photography and Basic Composition Principles I
10)	Composition in Photography and Basic Composition Principles II
11)	Composition in Photography and Basic Composition Principles III
12)	Composition in Photography and Basic Composition Principles IV
13)	Types of Photography: Basic Characteristics and Techniques of Portrait and Landscape Photography; Objectives and Practices of Documentary and Street Photography
14)	Reading photos and Visual Analysis. Photo criticism, examination of visual language and narrative techniques

*These fields provides students with course materials for their pre- and further study before and after the course delivered.

DERS ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI - PROGRAM ÖĞRENME ÇIKTILARI İLİŞKİSİ

Contribution of The Course Unit To The Programme Learning Outcomes

Ders Öğrenme Çıktıları (DÖÇ)	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Program Öğrenme Çıktıları (PÖÇ)
1) Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2) Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3) Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4) Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5) Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6) Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7) Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8) Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9) Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10) Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.
11) Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12) Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION III: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COURSE UNIT AND COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Level of Contribution of the Course to PLOs

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Programme Learning Outcomes	Contribution Level (from 1 to 5)
1)	Explain the fundamental concepts, historical development, and theoretical framework of graphic design.
2)	Define typography, color theory, and composition principles in visual communication design.
3)	Evaluate the social, cultural, and ethical aspects of graphic design to develop an interdisciplinary perspective.
4)	Develop original and innovative design solutions using creative problem-solving methods.
5)	Apply visual hierarchy, perception psychology, and user experience (UX) principles to design for international markets.
6)	Effectively use digital tools and design software to produce professional graphic design work.
7)	Take responsibility in international graphic design projects individually or within a team to develop creative solutions.
8)	Manage graphic design projects and plan processes while applying a professional work discipline.
9)	Continuously improve by following global innovations, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design.
10)	Adopt intercultural design principles to create visual solutions for global audiences.	3
11)	Develop design solutions that are culturally sensitive, ethically appropriate, and sustainable.
12)	Work independently or participate in teamwork within graphic design processes.

SECTION IV: TEACHING-LEARNING & ASSESMENT-EVALUATION METHODS OF THE COURSE

Teaching & Learning Methods of the Course

(All teaching and learning methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Teaching and Learning Methods defined at the Programme Level	Teaching and Learning Methods Defined for the Course
Lectures
Demonstration
Views
Reading
Homework
Project Preparation
Active Participation in Class

Assessment & Evaluation Methods of the Course

(All assessment and evaluation methods used at the university are managed systematically. Upon proposals of the programme units, they are assessed by the relevant academic boards and, if found appropriate, they are included among the university list. Programmes, then, choose the appropriate methods in line with their programme design from this list. Likewise, appropriate methods to be used for the course units can be chosen among those defined for the programme.)

Aassessment and evaluation Methods defined at the Programme Level	Assessment and Evaluation Methods defined for the Course
Midterm
Final Exam
Quiz
Homework Evaluation

Contribution of Assesment & Evalution Activities to Final Grade of the Course

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Quizzes	2	% 10.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 5.00
Midterms	1	% 35.00
Semester Final Exam	1	% 50.00
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

SECTION V: WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED FOR THE COURSE

WORKLOAD OF TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Teaching & Learning Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Course	14	3	42
Laboratory	0	0	0
Application	0	0	0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)	0	0	0
Field Work	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	1	14
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework Assignments	1	15	15
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	71
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	2	15	30
Midterms	1	25	25
Semester Final Exam	1	35	35
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	90
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			161
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			6