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COURSE INFORMATION
Course CodeCourse TitleL+P HourSemesterECTS
GKD 5161BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY2 + 03rd Semester3

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Course Level Bachelor's Degree
Course Type Elective
Course Objective The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the camera, a technological invention, and understand its historical significance; to understand the physical aspects of the camera obscura and optical projection; to learn about camera components and operating principles; to distinguish between analog and digital recording types; to become familiar with various materials and equipment used in photography, particularly light-sensitive materials, and understand the importance of exposure; to practice analog and digital photography; to learn basic shooting techniques and fundamental composition principles used in photography; to practice black-and-white darkroom techniques; to understand the possibilities of digital photography; to learn about the art of photography, its applications, and photographers; to understand and evaluate image aesthetics in photography; and to be able to conduct photographic criticism.
Course Content This course covers the history of photography, the components and working principles of a camera, photographic techniques; portrait, landscape, night, and close-up photography, artistic shooting, composition, darkroom techniques, black and white and color printing techniques, the uses of photography in daily life, photographic manipulation, etc. In addition, students are encouraged to relate their work to different disciplines and understand contemporary art practices. The course concludes with information and practical exercises on exhibition methods, presentation techniques, and portfolio preparation.
Prerequisites No the prerequisite of lesson.
Corequisite No the corequisite of lesson.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1Students taking this course will be able to explain the stages of development of photography and photographic art in the world and in Turkey.
2Students taking this course will be able to evaluate the artistic significance of photography.
3Students taking this course will be able to explain the functions of the basic components of a camera.
4Students taking this course will know how to measure and control artificial and natural light for photography.
5Students taking this course will be able to use visual compositional elements and expressive aspects in photography, such as light, space, depth, rhythm, and other visual elements.
6Students taking this course will know and use photography techniques in various categories and on different subjects, including people, nature, fiction, documentary, advertising, etc.

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
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ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
ActivitiesQuantityDuration (Hour)Total Work Load (Hour)
Course Duration (14 weeks/theoric+practical)21428
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)14228
Mid-terms177
Final examination11515
Total Work Load

ECTS Credit of the Course






78

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