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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
GRA 407
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
2
Lab: 
2
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
5
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Objectives: 

Students are given information about advanced level photography and digital visual production / photo processing techniques.

Course Content: 

In the Fictional Photography course, fictional photography planning and shooting techniques, digital manipulations, overlaps, mergers, metamorphisms are shown and applied in order to develop the creativity of the students. The subject of the image is theoretically taken into consideration and the effectiveness of visual production and communication through an environment in which the image is so strong is exemplified. It is aimed to gain knowledge and encourage the student to perform his / her own shooting instead of image banks. The student develops ideas for fictional photography and makes sketches, applies and presents the selected sketches using shooting and processing techniques.

Teaching Methods: 
1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work
Assessment Methods: 
1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Homework 4. Application

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the Course Learning Outcomes of the Program Teaching Methods Measurement Methods
To have information about photo shooting techniques 1, 5, 11 1, 2, 3 1, 3, 4
Ability to communicate ideas through visual images

 

 

2, 3, 8 1, 2, 3, 5 1, 2, 4
To be able to use current design technologies effectively 5, 7 1, 2, 5 1, 3, 4
To be able to conduct research and analysis in different disciplines 1, 10, 11 1, 4, 5 1, 2
To have basic knowledge of art and design 1, 2, 3 1, 2, 5 1, 3, 4

Course Flow

COURSE
Week Subjects Preliminary
1 General information about the course  
2 History of Fictional Photography; Introduction to Photography  
3 Preliminary Production in Fictional Photography; Designing the Instant  
4 Introduction to Studio Environment; Photographer's Workspace  
5 Lighting and Shooting Techniques; Light-drawn Form  
6 Electronic Manipulation in Fictional Photography  
7 Narrative and Genre in Fictional Photography  
8 Discussion on Fictional Photography Types and Examples  
9 Student presentation / Sketching / Photography Design and Application / Still Life / Interpretation of Applications  
10 Student presentation / Sketch / Photo Design and Application

(Still-Life Still-Life) / Interpretation of Applications

 
11 Student presentation / Sketch / Photo Design and Application / (Portrait)  
12 Student presentation / Sketch / Photo Design and Application / (Portrait)  
13 Student presentation / Sketch / Photo Design and Application / (Digital Manipulation)  
14 Student presentation / Sketch / Photo Design and Application / (Digital Manipulation)  

Recommended Sources

SOURCES
Course’s Note  
Other “Seeking Identity in the Photo-Picture Relationship” - Prof.Dr. Example: murat şen

Anlatım Expressive Approach in Contemporary Photography ”- Asst. Assoc. View Tuna's Full Profile

  Barrett, Terry, “Fotoğrafı Eleştirmek”, Hayalbaz Yayınları, İstanbul, 2009

Berger, John-Mohr, Jean, “Anlatmanın Bir Başka Biçimi”, Çev:Osman Akınhay, Agora Kitaplığı, İstanbul, 2007

Barthes, Roland, “Anlatıların Yapısal Çözümlemesine Giriş”, Çev:Mehmet Rifat, Sema Rifat, Yky, İstanbul, 2005

Brunet, François, “Photography And Literature”, M.H Abrams'ın “Edebiyat Teorisi”Nden Alıntı, Reaktion Books, 1999

Campany, David, “Cinematic”, P.168-171, Mit Press,April 20, 2007

Cobley, Paul, “Narrative”, Routledge Prints, London, 2001

Cotton,Charlotte,“The Photograph As Contemporary Art”,Thames&Hudson,London,2009

 

Ford, Colin, “An Early Victorian Album:The Photographic Masterpieces (1843-1847) Of David Octavius Hill And Robert Adamson”, Newyork, 1976

Gombrich, E.H, “Sanatın Öyküsü”, Çev:Erol Erduran, Ömer Erduran, İstanbul,1999

Haworth-Booth, Mark-Paul, J.;”Camille Silvy: River Scene, France” (Getty Museum Studies On Art), Getty Museum Publications, 1993

Kismaric, Susan-Respini, Eva; ”Fashioning Fiction:In Photography Since 1990”, Moma, New York, 2004

 

Köhler, Michael (Ed.), ”Constructed Realities:The Art Of Staged Photography”, Edition Stemmle, Zurich, 1995

 

Krauss, Rosalind E., ”Fotoğrafı Yeniden Keşfetmek”, Çev:Kemal Atakay, “Fotoğraf Neyi Anlatır?” Kitabından, Hayalbaz Kitaplığı, İstanbul, 2007

 

Newhall, Beaumont, “History Of Photography”, Moma, New York, 1982

Szarkowski, John, “Looking At Photographs:100 Pictures From The Collection Of Moma”, Moma, New York, 1999

Topçuoğlu, Nazif, “İyi Fotoğraf Nasıl Oluyor Yani?”, Yky, İstanbul, 1992

Topçuoğlu, Nazif, “Fotoğraf Ölmedi Ama Tuhaf Kokuyor”,Yky, İstanbul, 2000

Wall, Jeff, “Marks Of Indifference:Aspects Of Photography In,Or As, Conceptual Art”, Los Angeles, Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1995

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents  
Homeworks 3 Projects, 3 Homework
Exams 1 Midterm Exam, 1 Final

Assessment

CONSIDERATION SYSTEM
Midterm Studies No Percentage of Contribution
Homework 3 %15
Midterm 1 %20
Seminar and Presentation 1 %5
Project    
Total    
Ratio of Final to Success   %60
Rate of Success in the Year   %40
Total   %100

Course’s Contribution to Program

Course’s Contribution to Program Outcomes
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution Level
1 2 3 4 5  
1 To have theoretical background in the fields of art and design

 

        x  
2 To be able to apply basic design principles         x  
3 To have creative and original thinking ability         x  
4 Identify and solve graphic design problems       x    
5 An ability to use current technological tools in design processes at an advanced level         x  
6 To have professional and ethical responsibility about intellectual, art and design works         x  
7 Ability to follow developments in the field of Art and Design         x  
8 To be able to present ideas and designs effectively         x  
9 To be able to work as a team   x        
10 To be able to conduct research, analysis and interpretation in the field

 

      x    
11 Interdisciplinary thinking and ability to connect.       x    
12 To be aware of social and cultural values.     x      

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise / Field Courses
ECTS / Workload Table
Activity Number Time
(hour)
Total Workload

(Hour)

Course Length (14 x total course time) 14 4 56
Study time out of class (Preliminary work, reinforcement) 14 2 28
Homework 3 6 18
Seminar and Presentation 1 6 6
Projects      
Midterm Exam 1 6 6
Final Exam      
       
Total Workload     114
Total Workload / 25 (h)     4,56
Course’s ECTS Credit     5