The aim of this course is to teach photography in the framework of technical information and applications by understanding the basic elements of composition, shooting techniques and the basic principles for image processing with the help of programs on the computer. The computer will be a primary component of the course in the teaching of basic concepts related to processing of the image, the development of computer usage habits and aims to build simple applications on the computer image processing.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Lecturer Ümit Karalar Gökmen
Course Assistant(s)
Res. Asst. Okan Şeker, Technical Assistant Fatih Öztürk
- Photoshop Magazin Dergisi; Photo Digital Dergisi; Adobe yazılımlarının kullanım kılavuzları
- Balıkçıoğlu, Ertuğrul, Temel Fotoğraf Bilgisi Notları
Other Sources
- Her Yönüyle Fotoğraf Sanatı, John Hedgecoe, İstanbul, 1996.
- Fotoğrafın Görsel Dili, Gültekin Çizgen, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul, 1998.
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
Composition in photography
Oral presentation
2. Week
the basic principles of composition
Oral presentation
3. Week
how to use line and form in photography
Oral presentation
4. Week
how to use and apply the concepts of texture, color and contrast in photography
Oral presentation
5. Week
the concepts of light and shadow and the way they are used in photography
Technical excursion
6. Week
the concept of perspective and how it is used in photography
Technical excursion
7. Week
Midterm exam
Project
8. Week
digital images and basic terminology
Oral presentation
9. Week
shooting techniques and practices
Technical excursion
10. Week
advanced shooting techniques and practices
Technical excursion
11. Week
the basic techniques examination, development and changing of photographs
Technical excursion
12. Week
shooting with a digital camera and practical work on the computer
Technical excursion
13. Week
Practical work with Photoshop/tone and color control
Technical excursion
14. Week
Practical work with Photoshop/choosing location and layer
Technical excursion
15. Week
Practical work with Photoshop/touch-ups, and how to improve damaged prints
Technical excursion
16. Week
Practical work with Photoshop/ filter practices
Technical excursion
17. Week
Evaluation of student works
Project
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
50
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
Communication, art and culture related concepts to be priorities, all kinds of definitions can berelated to different areas.
PO-2
Interpret technological developments and related artistic and cultural perceptions
PO-3
Will be able to understand contemporary / contemporary cinema and television practices.
PO-4
Will be able to analyze the organic relationship between art, communication and society.
PO-5
Will be able to produce works that will learn the creative process and bring creativity to the foreground
PO-6
It will be able to work creatively, flexibly and independently in a disciplined and self-created line.
PO-7
Will be able to use the tools and equipment necessary for their profession in the right place and at the right time and will be able to implement their projects within the determined time.
PO-8
Will be able to express his / her creative ideas using visual messages.
PO-9
They will be able to give original products in different interdisciplinary fields like animation, photography, cinema.
PO-10
He will have experience in film management, screenplay, cinematography and editing.
PO-11
Will be able to prepare visual effects for cinema and television using computer based applications.
PO-12
He will have experience in acting, mimicry, dramatic improvisation.
PO-13
Be open to innovations in the field of mass communication and adapt to innovations in the field.
PO-14
It will be able to produce projects with experienced experts in national and international areas.
PO-15
Competitions, exhibitions, festivals, seminars etc. in national and international areas. will participate in the events.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
The student will have more practical experience in using a camera
LO-2
The student will know the basic rules of using a camera
LO-3
The student will know the rules of composition
LO-4
The student will be able to find a topic and turn it into a project
LO-5
The student will gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for the transition to the level of expertise in digital image processing
LO-6
The student will be able to us photo manipulation techniques on the computer
LO-7
The student will be able to forecast for the photo shoot and after intervention
LO-8
The student will be able to use knowledge of shooting technique can on photography projects.
