SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60211GETOS-SNT2090	Basic Photography Culture	2	Spring	2	0	2	3

Course Type :	General Education Elective
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:	Face to face
Name of Coordinator:	Instructor NİLGÜN ÇİFTETEPE
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (General Education)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	The course aims to provide the students with an understanding of the history of photography, shooting techniques, light and composition. To ensure that all the students participating in the course produce effective, meaningful and narrative photographs in the light of important works of photography.
Course Content:	- Basic Technical Information for Photography - Layers that make up the photo - Content - Format - Composition - Framing - Shooting techniques - Photo Types: Street Photography, Studio Photography, Conceptual Photography etc .. - Cameras - Take effective photos with your mobile phone - Creative history of photography - Important photographers - Homework

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) Providing improvement on the artistic background of photography, composition and light.

Skills (Describe as Cognitive and/or Practical Skills.)

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) To be able to conduct a basic level of photography-related work independently.

2) To be able to critically evaluate the basic knowledge and skills acquired in the field, to be able to identify and meet learning needs.

3) To be able to transfer thoughts and ideas to photography at the level of basic knowledge and skills on photography-related subjects.

4) To be able to transfer thoughts through written and verbal communication at the level of basic knowledge and skills on photography-related topics.

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to Photography and Information on the Materials to be Used
2)	Definition of Photography, Its Technological Development in the Historical Process.
3)	Camera Bodies and Types. Filters and Auxiliary Materials. Basic Concepts of Digital Photography.
4)	Aperture, Shutter Mechanism, and ISO: Operating Principles and Functions.
5)	Lens Types and Functions. Shooting Techniques.
6)	Midterm Exam
7)	Lighting: Light and Color Knowledge in Photography.
8)	Visual Elements in Photography, Composition and Sub-Elements of Composition - 1
9)	Visual Elements in Photography, Composition and Sub-Elements of Composition - 2
10)	Visual Elements in Photography, Composition and Sub-Elements of Composition - 3
11)	Visual Elements in Photography, Composition and Sub-Elements of Composition - 4
12)	The Effect of Design Principles on Expression. Photography Art Relationship.
13)	Important Art Movements and Photographers of the 20th Century
14)	Types of Photography.

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

Recommended or Required Reading & Other Learning Resources/Tools

Course Notes / Textbooks:

References:

AYDEMİR, Caner, Fotoğraf Neyi Anlatır, Hayalperest Kitap. BARRETT, Terry, Fotoğrafı Eleştirmek, Hayalperest Kitap. BARTHES, Roland. Camera Lucida, Altıkırkbeş Yayınları. BATE, David, Fotoğraf: Anahtar Kavramlar, Espas Yayınları. BERGER, John, Görme Biçimleri, Metis Yayınları. CLARKE, Graham, Güzel Sanatların Bir Dalı Olarak Fotoğraf, Hayalperest Yayınları. ERDEN, E. Osman, Modern Sanatın Kısa Tarihi, Hayalperest Yayınevi. FARTHING, Stephan, Sanatın Tüm Öyküsü, Hayalperest Kitap. FREEMAN, Michael, Fotoğrafçını Gözü, Remzi Kitabevi. FREEMAN, Michael, Dijital Fotoğrafa Dair 101 Temel İpucu, Say Yayınları GOMBRICH, E. H., Sanatın Öyküsü, Remzi Kitabevi. HACKING, Juliet. Fotoğrafın Tüm Öyküsü, Hayalperest Kitap. KALFAGİL, Sabit, Fotoğrafın Yapısal Öğeleri ve Fotoğraf Sanatında Kompozisyon, İlke Kitap. KANBUROĞLU, Özer, Dijital Fotoğrafta Pozlandırma, Say Yayınları. SONTAG, Susan, Fotoğraf Üzerine, Altıkırkbeş Yayınları. WÖFLIN, Heinrich, Sanat Tarihinin Temel Kavramları, Hayalperest Yayınevi.

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.
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
Individual and Group Work
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	1	% 10.00
Homework Assignments	1	% 20.00
Midterms	1	% 20.00
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	13	2	26
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	0	0	0
Presentations / Seminar	0	0	0
Project	1	30	30
Homework Assignments	1	6	6
Total Workload of Teaching & Learning Activities	-	-	62
WORKLOAD OF ASSESMENT & EVALUATION ACTIVITIES
Assesment & Evaluation Activities	# of Activities per semester	Duration (hour)	Total Workload
Quizzes	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Semester Final Exam	1	2	2
Total Workload of Assesment & Evaluation Activities	-	-	6
TOTAL WORKLOAD (Teaching & Learning + Assesment & Evaluation Activities)			68
ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE (Total Workload/25.5 h)			3