Contemporary Approaches in Photography

Course Code:

GRA 612

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

15

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

The aim of the course is to examine the current approaches in photography and to produce experimental projects using different techniques.

Course Content:

This course informs students about advanced techniques in photography and digital visual production. Students produce projects using various photo processing techniques. The image is discussed theoretically and the effectiveness of visual production and communication is exemplified in an era where the visual is so powerful. Current approaches in photography are discussed through examples.

Teaching Methods:

1 Lecture 2:Problem Solving 3:Discussion

Assessment Methods:

A: Exam , B:Assignment C: Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To have information about photography art and shooting techniques	1, 9	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to communicate ideas through visual images	5, 8	1,2,3	A,C
To be able to use current design technologies effectively	7, 9	1,2,3	A,C
To be able to do research and analysis in different disciplines	9, 10	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	General information about the course
2	History of Photography; Introduction to Photography
3	Preliminary Construction Phase; Designing the Instant
4	Introduction to Studio; Photographer's Custom Workspace
5	Lighting and Shooting Techniques; Form Drawn with Light
6	Digital Manipulation in Photograph
7	Narrative and Genre in Photography
8	Photography in Contemporary Art, Discussion on Examples
9	Photography Design and Application, Interpretation of Applications
10	Photography Design and Application, Interpretation of Applications
11	Photography Design and Application, Interpretation of Applications
12	Photography Design and Application, Interpretation of Applications
13	Photography Design and Application, Interpretation of Applications
14	Project presentations

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-Term	1	%10
Assignment
Seminar and Presentation
Project	5	%30
Final Exam	1	%60
Total		%100
Contribution of fınal examination to overall grade		%60
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade		%40
Total		%100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop courage to search and try to creative design solutions as well as the functional purposes.					x
2	Awareness of professional responsibility to create designs considering cultural and individual needs of the audience.					x
3	Gain ability to conduct research, to create theoretical knowledge, and to make suggestions.			x
4	Ability to produce texts in academic formats.			x
5	Gain competence at the level of expertise in art and design related fields.					x
6	Ability to develop design projects by knowledge and skills in the field of design with a critical approach.				x
7	Ability to use technological equipments required by the field in advanced level.					x
8	Follows the current information about design culture, and adapts them to the projects.					x
9	Gain ability to the conduct interdisciplinary projects in the chosen field.				x
10	Ability to do extensive reading in design related fields.					x

ECTS

ECTS / WORKLOAD
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study	14	16	224
Assignments
Seminar and Presentation
Project	5	24	120
Mid-term Exam	1	24	24
Final	1	25	25
Total Work Load			435
Total Work Load / 25 (h) ECTS Credit of the Course			14,5
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

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