MMRS233 Architectural PhotographyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Architectural RestorationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Architectural Restoration
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: MMRS233
Course Name: Architectural Photography
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department/Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. ARZU KURUN
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to provide the students with the basic conceptual and technical tools to develop the practice of photographic documentation of architectural structures.
Course Content: Through theoretical lectures and practical exercises, photographic techniques, architectural structure and detail photography in interior and exterior spaces and making the photographs into a presentation file through computer programs are content of the course.


Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to comment on the importance of photography and application techniques in architectural documentation
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To have an understanding of photography in architectural communication
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Be able to exchange views on traditional building documentation with relevant professionals
Learning Competence
1) Follow up the latest developments and techniques in documenting with photography
Field Specific Competence
1) Ability to benefit from photographic techniques in conservation applications
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to take responsibility for photographing during documentation and application in conservation processes.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Historical development of photographic documentation in architecture none
2) The cameras used in documentation, types, features Given lecture notes
3) General principles in architectural photography Given lecture notes
4) Lenses, lenses used in architectural shooting, characteristics, types Given lecture notes
5) Shutter - aperture relationship, use of photographic documentation areas, examples from the history of photography. Given lecture notes
6) The importance of light in photography, using natural and artificial light Given lecture notes
7) Effect of sharpness and depth of focus on photography Given lecture notes
8) Midterm Exam All lecture notes
9) Examination of the place and application areas of the photograph in survey work, application of silhouette, view and details photographing techniques. Given lecture notes
10) On field work and photographic documentation practices Given lecture notes
11) Documentary photography and its importance in architecture Given lecture notes
12) Digital techniques in surveying and architectural photography and related computer programs Given lecture notes
13) Utilization of photographic and digital techniques in the inventory of historical monuments Given lecture notes
14) Creating a photo album with the computer program Given lecture notes
15) Final Exam All lecture notes

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kanburoğlu, Ö. "A’dan Z’ye Fotoğraf", Say Yayınları, İstanbul, 2013.
References: Yurdalan, Ö. "Belgesel Fotoğraf ve Fotoröportaj", Agora Kitaplığı, İstanbul, 2000.
Benjamin, W. "Fotoğrafın Kısa Tarihi", Agora Kitaplığı, İstanbul, 2012.
Hedgecoe, J. "Her Yönüyle Fotoğraf Sanatı", Remzi Kitabevi, İstanbul, 2005.
Kraus, K. "Fotogrametri Cilt: 1 (Fotoğraflardan ve Lazer Tarama Verilerinden Geometrik Bilgiler)", Nobel Yayın DağıtımTeknik Dizisi

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to contribute as an intermediate staff in conservation and restoration field.
2) To be able to comment on conservation, historical environmental protection, traditional building materials, architecture and art history
3) To be able to exchange information with institutions and organizations providing services related to their profession.
4) Having the ability to work effectively both individually and in teamwork and to have self-confidence to undertake disciplined responsibilities
5) To be able to comment on restoration techniques.
6) Ability to work in the construction sites related to the restoration area.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to contribute as an intermediate staff in conservation and restoration field.
2) To be able to comment on conservation, historical environmental protection, traditional building materials, architecture and art history
3) To be able to exchange information with institutions and organizations providing services related to their profession.
4) Having the ability to work effectively both individually and in teamwork and to have self-confidence to undertake disciplined responsibilities
5) To be able to comment on restoration techniques.
6) Ability to work in the construction sites related to the restoration area.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Peer Review
Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.)
Case Study
Web Based Learning
Internship/Onsite Practice

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Homework
Application
Observation
Individual Project
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum
Uzman / Jüri Değerlendirmesi
Case study presentation
Staj/ Yerinde Uygulama Değerlendirmesi
Yarışma

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Field Work 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 14 42
Homework Assignments 4 12
Midterms 1 3
Final 1 3
Total Workload 144