Arts and Culture Management
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) 1- Has knowledge about art culture and aesthetic issues. 2-Has knowledge about art history which is specific to the field of art concerned. 3-Knowledge of art and design materials. 4-Has knowledge about art and design methods and techniques. 5-Has knowledge about legal regulations and procedures in the field of art concerned. 6-Has knowledge about the interdisciplinary interaction with which the related art field is related. 7-Has knowledge about research methods. 8- Has knowledge about methods of artistic criticism. 9-Knowledge of art and science ethics.
2) 1-Provides theory and application integrity. 2. Uses methods and techniques related to the field of art. 3-Evaluates the interaction of the subdisciplines within the field of art. 4-Based on the analysis has the ability to interpret. 5-Develops multi-dimensional perception, thinking, designing, practicing ability. 6-Concrete sensory perception.
3) 1-Works alone, independently and / or within the group, compatible and productive. 2- It takes place actively in project processes. 3-Share the original works about the field with the society and evaluate the results.
4) To be able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, - Being able to identify and learn learning needs. - Being able to develop a positive attitude about learning life.
5) To be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; to be able to transfer ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems in writing and verbally. - To share ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems with experts and non-experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. -To organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility awareness and apply them. - Can use a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to monitor the information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the level of European Computer Use License Advanced level required by the field.
6) - Be able to carry out an advanced study independently of the field. - Being able to take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Planning and managing activities for the development of employees under their responsibility in a project framework.
7) - To comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing results related to the field. - The universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values and having adequate consciousness about environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.
8) Has knowledge of artistic criticism methods.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	1- Has knowledge about art culture and aesthetic issues. 2-Has knowledge about art history which is specific to the field of art concerned. 3-Knowledge of art and design materials. 4-Has knowledge about art and design methods and techniques. 5-Has knowledge about legal regulations and procedures in the field of art concerned. 6-Has knowledge about the interdisciplinary interaction with which the related art field is related. 7-Has knowledge about research methods. 8- Has knowledge about methods of artistic criticism. 9-Knowledge of art and science ethics.	3
2)	1-Provides theory and application integrity. 2. Uses methods and techniques related to the field of art. 3-Evaluates the interaction of the subdisciplines within the field of art. 4-Based on the analysis has the ability to interpret. 5-Develops multi-dimensional perception, thinking, designing, practicing ability. 6-Concrete sensory perception.	4
3)	1-Works alone, independently and / or within the group, compatible and productive. 2- It takes place actively in project processes. 3-Share the original works about the field with the society and evaluate the results.	5
4)	To be able to evaluate advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach, - Being able to identify and learn learning needs. - Being able to develop a positive attitude about learning life.	5
5)	To be able to inform related persons and institutions about issues related to the field; to be able to transfer ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems in writing and verbally. - To share ideas and suggestions for solutions to problems with experts and non-experts by supporting quantitative and qualitative data. -To organize projects and activities for the social environment with social responsibility awareness and apply them. - Can use a foreign language at least in the European Language Portfolio B1 General Level to monitor the information in the field and communicate with colleagues. - To be able to use information and communication technologies with the computer software at least at the level of European Computer Use License Advanced level required by the field.	3
6)	- Be able to carry out an advanced study independently of the field. - Being able to take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in field related applications. - Planning and managing activities for the development of employees under their responsibility in a project framework.	3
7)	- To comply with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the process of collecting, interpreting, implementing and announcing results related to the field. - The universality of social rights, social justice, quality culture and protection of cultural values and having adequate consciousness about environmental protection, occupational health and safety issues.	3
8)	Has knowledge of artistic criticism methods.	2

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