Industrial Product Design
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:

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:

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

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
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

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