YMD220 Basic PhotographyIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Industrial Product DesignGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Industrial Product Design
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: YMD220
Course Name: Basic Photography
Course Semester: Spring
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: 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: To teach the basic concepts and theories of photography, to introduce the basic materials of photography with light and light sources, to discover the meaning of the images and to develop a language of expression by creating a strong photo composition.
Course Content: The history of photography, the art of photography, basic elements of photography, parts of camera, camera diaphragm, shutter, depth of field, light and measurement of light, digital photography, auxiliary photographic accessories, composition in photography, ethical issues in photography and image manipulation.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to define basic photography concepts, summarize the development of photography, to understand how today's photo production tool works and how to record it, explain the concept of correct exposure by photography techniques.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Using the camera, adjusting the diaphragm, covering and sharpness system and light measurement mechanism, be able to produce photographs with correct frame with composition knowledge.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Be able to organize photography projects for the social environment with social responsibility awareness, to be able to define the relation of photography with news and other branches of communication and to develop solutions to social problems in this context.
Learning Competence
1) To be able to analyze printed photographs in the light of theoretical and technical knowledge, to be able to define general image regulation rules through sample photographs.
Field Specific Competence
1) To be able to define basic concepts about cinematography, explaining the technological possibilities offered by the camera in context of the requirements they fulfil.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
1) Ability to select objects accurately and create work areas and create projects, to be able to plan and manage the activities of a people who work under the responsibility of a photo project.

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Photographic representation and historical development process of photographic representation.
2) The structure and parts of cameras.
3) camera diaphragm and shutter
4) Camera lens and type of lenses.
5) Other parts of the camera
6) Color, light and light measurement in photography.
7) Midterm.
8) Clear depth of field and motion recording.
9) Depth of field and factors that affecting depth of field.
10) Exposure modes.
11) Composition in photography.
12) Photo editing programs.
13) Technological developments and digital photography.
14) Final Exams.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Prakel,David (2011).Yaratıcı Fotoğrafçılığın Temelleri, Çev. Elif Günay. İstanbul: Literatür Yayınları.
Emre İkizler, Filmden Dijitale Fotoğraf, Say Yayınları, 2009.
References: John Berger, Görme Biçimleri, Çev. Yurdanur Salman, Metis Yayınları, İstanbul, 2012.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to think creatively and innovatively in industrial design discipline.
2) Ability to master professional material and production technologies and follow up developments and to effectively apply acquired knowledge in the projects
3) Ability to reflect cultural values to professional approaches
4) Ability to reach to original design solutions through critical approach to complex design problems and also foresee potential user needs.
5) Having the knowledge and ability to effectively use two and three dimensional design tools and technologies in industrial design
6) Ability to participate in teamwork in companies and to effectively participate in industrial design project management
7) Ability to have professional and ethical sense of responsibility
8) To work independently, to take responsiblity and to develop designerly sensitivities towards global problems

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Individual study and homework
Lesson
Homework
Project preparation
Social Activities
Web Based Learning

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
Homework Assignments 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 Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Study Hours Out of Class 16 32
Homework Assignments 16 48
Final 1 3
Total Workload 125