SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSE

Course Code	Course Name	Year	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
60213TATOS-ILT0566	Psychogeography and Photography	3	Spring	2	2	3	4

Course Type :	Departmental 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:	Doçent Dr. ÇEYİZ MAKAL FAİRCLOUGH
Dersin Öğretim Eleman(lar)ı:
Dersin Kategorisi:	Competency Development (Compulsary National)

SECTION II: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Objectives & Content

Course Objectives:	the course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how psychogeography and photography intersect, enabling them to critically engage with urban environments and creatively express their interpretations through visual storytelling and photographic documentation.
Course Content:	The content of this course is designed to provide a balanced exploration of both theoretical concepts in psychogeography and practical skills in photography, allowing students to develop a deep understanding of how urban environments can be interpreted and represented through visual storytelling.

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.)

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

1) It is designed to enable students to gain a comprehensive understanding of psychogeography and photography and to equip them with the knowledge, skills and ethical awareness necessary to creatively and critically interpret and represent urban environments through visual media.

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.)

Weekly Course Schedule

Week	Subject	Materials Sharing *
		Related Preparation	Further Study
1)	Introduction to Psychogeography and PhotographyDefinitions and historical development of psychogeography and photography. Overview of key theorists and practitioners.
2)	Psychogeography Concepts
3)	Saha Gezisi / Muze Ziyareti
4)	field trip
5)	The Urban Environment as Subject Techniques of urban exploration and their relevance to psychogeography.
6)	Photography as Spatial Narrative Photography as a medium for storytelling and exploration of urban narratives. Analyze photographic essays and projects focused on urban environments.
7)	Midterm Projects and Presentations
8)	Memory and Identity in Urban Spaces The role of memory and identity in shaping perceptions of urban spaces.
9)	field trip / soundscape walk
10)	Weekly assignments (photographic documentation, reflections).
11)	Ethics: Discuss ethical considerations related to urban exploration and photography, such as privacy and consent.
12)	Field Trips:urban explorations.
13)	in class discussions and critiques
14)	Final project and presentation evaluation

*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:

Dersin temel ders notları için ana başlıklar: Psikocoğrafya: Temel Kavramlar ve Tarihçe Flâneur (Gezgin) Dérive: Psikocoğrafik yürüyüşler Psiko-mekansal ilişkiler Guy Debord ve Sürrealist Fotoğrafçılar Guy Debord'un Sürrealist yürüyüşleri üzerine çalışmaları ve kentsel fotoğrafçılıkla ilişkisi. Örnek fotoğrafçılar: Robert Frank, Bernd ve Hilla Becher, Martin Parr gibi sanatçılar ve onların şehir fotoğrafçılığına katkıları. Guy Debord – La Société du Spectacle (Gösteri Toplumu) (1967) Kevin Lynch – The Image of the City (Şehrin İmajı) (1960) Walter Benjamin – The Arcades Project (Arcades Projesi) (1982) Michel de Certeau – The Practice of Everyday Life (Gündelik Yaşamın Pratiği) (1984 Susan Sontag – On Photography (Fotoğraf Üzerine) (1977)

References:

Fotoğrafın Temel Prensipleri - Özer Kanburoğlu Bir Fotoğrafı Anlamak - John Berger Fotoğrafçılar İçin Eleştirel Kuram - Ashley La Grange Doğada Fotoğrafı Görmek-Tarık Yurtgezer Yürümenin Felsefesi - Frederic Gros Yürümek - Henry David Thoreau KAYBOLMA KILAVUZU- Rebecca Solnit Susan Sontag – On Photography (Fotoğraf Üzerine) (1977) Walter Benjamin – The Arcades Project (Arcades Projesi) (1982)

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
Discussion
Case Study
Problem Solving
Demonstration
Views
Homework
Technical Visit
Brain Storming
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
Presentation
Quiz
Homework Evaluation
Active Participation in Class

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

Measurement and Evaluation Methods	# of practice per semester	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10.00
Project	1	% 10.00
Midterms	1	% 30.00
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