Cinema and Television
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

YMD331

Course Name:

Editorial Photography

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	4

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Common Pool

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:

Editorial photography nowadays involves telling visual stories from news photography in print media to magazine photography and the vast universe of the internet world. In this content, editorial photography intersects with commercial and industrial photography (especially fashion and architectural photography types) at various points.

Course Content:

History of photography, photography art, basic elements of photography, camera parts, depth of field, light and light measurement, digital photography, auxiliary photographic accessories, composition in photography, Photography and Society, Creating a documentary project, Applied outdoor photography in current environment Current news photographs on portrait, nature, space photography, news photography; news appropriateness discussions.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Define basic photography concepts, summarize the historical development of photography, correctly identify the equipment to be used, explain the correct exposure concept with photography techniques.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Ability to use the camera, adjust the light measurement mechanism, aperture, shutter and sharpness system, and apply original photographic techniques that can shoot with a fully manual approach.
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 evaluate printed photographs in the light of theoretical and technical knowledge, to define general image editing rules through sample photographs.
Field Specific Competence
1) Ability to use different photo editing programs,Acting in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting, applying and announcing the results of photography.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) To be able to interpret, select, design photos suitable for the subject and news, to plan and manage activities for the development of those working under their responsibility under the basic composition rules and technical skills.

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	What is a photograph? The historical development process of photography.	None
2)	Structure and elements of cameras.	None
3)	Exposure and Control Systems: Aperture and shutter.	None
4)	Lens and its types. Physical working principles.	None
5)	Color, light and light measurement in the photography.	None
6)	Composition in the photo. The right composition techniques.	None
7)	Midterm Exam.	..
8)	Photography and Society. Creating a documentary project.	None
9)	Exposure modes.	None
10)	Current photo readings on news photography.	None
11)	Contemporary photo readings on portrait, nature and space photography.	None
12)	Photo editing programs.	None
13)	Technological advances and digital photography.	None
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

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) 1 To be able to adapt an original screenplay to a shooting script
2) 2 To be able to explain the developments of World and Turkish Cinema
3) 3 To be able to know the elements of film grammer and to develop new perspectives about film products
4) 4 To be able to learn the logic of editing and to use the programs of editing
5) 5 To be able to apply the colour correction and sound design phases
6) 6 To be able to understand the concept of story and storytelling
7) 7 To be able to complete a short film in a collective way of work
8) 8 To be able to appy all the phases of film production

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	1 To be able to adapt an original screenplay to a shooting script	5
2)	2 To be able to explain the developments of World and Turkish Cinema	5
3)	3 To be able to know the elements of film grammer and to develop new perspectives about film products	5
4)	4 To be able to learn the logic of editing and to use the programs of editing	5
5)	5 To be able to apply the colour correction and sound design phases	5
6)	6 To be able to understand the concept of story and storytelling	5
7)	7 To be able to complete a short film in a collective way of work	5
8)	8 To be able to appy all the phases of film production	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Field Study
Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
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
Observation
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
Midterms	1	0	0
Final	1	0	0
Total Workload			0