Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
190500205104BASIC PHOTOGRAPHYCompulsory353
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to provide basic photography information.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Öğr. Gör. Burak İLİ
Learning Outcomes
1Introduction and use of photographic equipment
2Investigation of composition and lighting styles
3Working on different types of photography
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
NONE
Recommended Optional Programme Components
NONE
Course Contents
History of photography, working principle of cameras, types of photography, camera accessories and equipment, things to consider when taking photos
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Photography history
2In-Camera Light control: shutter speed, aperture, exposure meter
3Control systems in the camera: depth of field control, shutter-aperture relationship, ISO values and image quality.
4Lens types
5Cameras: Single-lens cameras, dual-lens cameras
6Digital and analog photography
7Composition in photography
8Portrait shooting
9nature photography
10Lighting techniques
11Lighting techniques
12Product photography
13Use of photographic accessories and equipment
14An overview
Recommended or Required Reading
Dijital Fotoğrafçının El Kitabı - Scott Kelby
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination140
Attending Lectures130
Practice130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
NONE
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14228
Practice12560
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)90
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