Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
1908020308PHOTO - IElective234
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
It is aimed to acquire the basic photography knowledge and skills by introducing the machines and lenses that the student will use.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğretim Üyesi Abdullah GÜMÜŞ
Learning Outcomes
1Recognize the camera,
2Describe camera equipment
3Apply the techniques of shooting
4Use the light
5Take the photographs of the sample images in the nature
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
Cameras and general specials, light, take a photograph technics, filters, assist tools, composition, practical working, Photoshop applications, take photograph at nature and environment
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The historical development of photography and photo machines
2Photo machines, general characteristics and types of camera
3 Equipment used in photography
4Camera settings (diaphragm) and their applications
5Camera settings (shutter release) and applications
6 Camera settings (iso-asa) and applications
7Shooting techniques (Exposure, Metering, White balance, depth of field, lens selection appropriate to the subject)
8Taking Landscape Photos
9Close distance photography
10Night Photo Shoots
11Taking photos of animals and plants
12Architectural photo shoot
13Digital photo processing techniques
14Student Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading
Rose, C., 2008. Digital Photography, Alfa Publications George, C., 2009. A to Z Digital Photography. Revolution Publications. 320s. Doble R., 2011. Every Direction in Digital Photography. Friend Publications. 319s.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
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
Work Placement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination111
Attending Lectures14456
Practice14228
Field Work414
Self Study14228
Individual Study for Mid term Examination155
Individual Study for Final Examination155
Homework414
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)132
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PO
1
PO
2
PO
3
PO
4
PO
5
PO
6
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LO2544354
LO3453553
LO4454553
LO5545345
* Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High
 
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