YMD333 Documentary PhotographyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs New MediaGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
New Media
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD333
Course Name: Documentary Photography
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. HALUK ÇOBANOĞLU
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: In addition to the historical desire to leave documents on the basis of documentary, it is aimed to make a social impact on the subjects. For this reason, various projects and permanent works are produced upon request either personally or through partnerships with non-governmental organizations, human and environmental oriented foundations, public or private organizations.
Throughout this course, students will conduct practical studies in the field to develop theoretical insights and to personalize their personal practices.
Course Content: History of photography, photography art, basic elements of photography, camera parts, diaphragm, depth of field, light and light measurement, composition in documentary photography, definition of documentary photography, history of documentary photography, shooting techniques, photo-interview, project preparation in documentary photography, press photography.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Defining basic photography concepts, correctly determining the equipment to be used, Having information about the historical development of documentary photography and its current applications.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to use the camera, to apply original photography techniques that can shoot with a completely manual approach, to use the Basic Techniques and Equipment Used in Documentary Photography, to be able to create a narrative and photography project with documentary photos.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) To be able to organize photography projects for the social environment in which he lives with a sense of social responsibility, to define the relationship with other communication branches and to develop solutions to social problems in this context.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to transfer the knowledge acquired in the field of photography to other disciplines in the field. To be able to evaluate the concrete outputs of documentary photography in the light of theoretical and technical knowledge, to define general image editing rules through sample photographs.
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to use photo editing / processing programs on documentary photography, to act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of the field.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to create impressive and expressive works suitable for the desired content by using the photo for social impact. To be able to plan and manage activities for the development of the employees within the framework of a project, with the basic composition rules and technical skills they have grasped.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) What is a photograph? The historical development process of photography. None
2) Historical Importance and Development of Documentary Photography None
3) Exposure and Control Systems: Aperture and shutter. None
4) Documentary Photography Types and different approaches. None
5) Color, light and light measurement in the photo. none
6) Composition in Documentary Photography. The right composition techniques. none
7) Midterm Exam ..
8) Photography and Society. Creating a documentary project. none
9) Basic Techniques and Equipment Used in Documentary Photography. none
10) Creating Narration and Photography Project with Documentary Photos. none
11) Actual photo readings on documentary photography. none
12) Ethical Values in Documentary Photography. none
13) Technical visit ..
14) Final Exam. ..

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Haluk Çobanoğlu, Bu Fotoğrafları Neden Çekiyoruz?, Espas Kitap, 2017.
References: John Berger, Görme Biçimleri, Çev. Yurdanur Salman, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) 1. Acquainting oneself with technologic developments which have effect on new media area. 2. Gaining the theoretical infrastructure controling the influence flow within social media, society and digital culture. 3. Implementing digital communication on productive and strategic projects by using the right applications. 4. Wining theoretical and factual infrastructure to use data which can reach the right information in an ethical way.
2) 1.Designing, strategizing and managing related processes as an active actor of the new media at the center of all transformations and changes, especially production, marketing, journalism, social relations. 2.Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary structure of the new media and the tendency to work with traditional media such as newspapers, radio and TV, and to produce interactive content in this direction. 3.Generating a new generation of news in the context of news gathering and writing transformations; to be a new media correspondent, editor or producer in newspapers, radio or TV institutions carrying publishing activities on the Internet and mobile media. 4.Designing, producing and implementing content for public and private organizations with disciplines as public relations, trade, advertising for effective reach to target audience, productivity and competitive advantage. 5. Solving the crisis based new media at the institutions and to produce parallel strategies to the new situation. 6.Portal management, learning and implementation of stages in web design areas.
3) 1.Entrepreneurship that to be able to present thoughts and creativity in all new media platforms like web, newspaper, blog, e-commerce. 2.Informative, entertaining content production based on social existence, sharing and interaction in social media. 3.To be able to perform the profession as a team member and fulfill the responsibilities, while remaining committed to ethical values. 4.Paying attention to the fair representation of the views of all parties within the framework of accountability, equal approach to the parties and not misleading.
4) 1. Comprehension of media literacy skills in the process of news gathering. 2. Learning how to effectively use and develop new media platforms. 3. Comprehension of conceptual connections between media and politics 4. To be able to understand and question the basic principles of mass communication and the place and importance of mass communication. 5. Developing a perspective of being able to analyze and tired of economic politics, social, political and cultural influences of mass communication.
5) 1. communicating with digital agencies about new media projects in order to be a part of the solution. 2. Sharing the solution suggestions on communication area using qualitative and quantitative research. 3. Organizing and implementing projects and events for one'ssocial environment using the digital communication formats in a creative way.
6) 1. Understanding the basic principles and doctrines of communication and foprming a point of view. 2. Understanding and evaluating theoritical approach on communication. 3. Comprehension of criticism on media theories. 4. In Turkey and in the world assessing industry 4.0 strategies, Making the analysis of the practices. 5. Solving possible crises in the institutions by evaluating all technological, political and economic developments that will affect the new media field and producing parallel strategies to the new situation

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) 1. Acquainting oneself with technologic developments which have effect on new media area. 2. Gaining the theoretical infrastructure controling the influence flow within social media, society and digital culture. 3. Implementing digital communication on productive and strategic projects by using the right applications. 4. Wining theoretical and factual infrastructure to use data which can reach the right information in an ethical way.
2) 1.Designing, strategizing and managing related processes as an active actor of the new media at the center of all transformations and changes, especially production, marketing, journalism, social relations. 2.Being able to comprehend the interdisciplinary structure of the new media and the tendency to work with traditional media such as newspapers, radio and TV, and to produce interactive content in this direction. 3.Generating a new generation of news in the context of news gathering and writing transformations; to be a new media correspondent, editor or producer in newspapers, radio or TV institutions carrying publishing activities on the Internet and mobile media. 4.Designing, producing and implementing content for public and private organizations with disciplines as public relations, trade, advertising for effective reach to target audience, productivity and competitive advantage. 5. Solving the crisis based new media at the institutions and to produce parallel strategies to the new situation. 6.Portal management, learning and implementation of stages in web design areas.
3) 1.Entrepreneurship that to be able to present thoughts and creativity in all new media platforms like web, newspaper, blog, e-commerce. 2.Informative, entertaining content production based on social existence, sharing and interaction in social media. 3.To be able to perform the profession as a team member and fulfill the responsibilities, while remaining committed to ethical values. 4.Paying attention to the fair representation of the views of all parties within the framework of accountability, equal approach to the parties and not misleading.
4) 1. Comprehension of media literacy skills in the process of news gathering. 2. Learning how to effectively use and develop new media platforms. 3. Comprehension of conceptual connections between media and politics 4. To be able to understand and question the basic principles of mass communication and the place and importance of mass communication. 5. Developing a perspective of being able to analyze and tired of economic politics, social, political and cultural influences of mass communication.
5) 1. communicating with digital agencies about new media projects in order to be a part of the solution. 2. Sharing the solution suggestions on communication area using qualitative and quantitative research. 3. Organizing and implementing projects and events for one'ssocial environment using the digital communication formats in a creative way.
6) 1. Understanding the basic principles and doctrines of communication and foprming a point of view. 2. Understanding and evaluating theoritical approach on communication. 3. Comprehension of criticism on media theories. 4. In Turkey and in the world assessing industry 4.0 strategies, Making the analysis of the practices. 5. Solving possible crises in the institutions by evaluating all technological, political and economic developments that will affect the new media field and producing parallel strategies to the new situation

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Project preparation
Social Activities
Technical Tour

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Application
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Project 2 % 50
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 0 3 0
Application 1 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 1 0 0
Project 1 0 0
Midterms 1 0 0
Final 1 0 0
Total Workload 0