ECTS - Photography
Photography (ICM492) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Photography | ICM492 | Area Elective | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | Turkish |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The course aims to explore the use of photography to analyze, reinterpret, and communicate architectural concepts. The focus is on unconventional photographic techniques for reproducing architectural spaces, with an emphasis on the process of image construction through the reconstruction of architectural structures in two dimensions from multiple perspectives. The objective is not only to use basic visual production tools, such as cameras and lenses but also to have knowledge that improves both aesthetics and narrative effectiveness. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | In addition to theoretical knowledge specific to visual culture, fine arts, and visual communication, the course also provides practical information that enhances competence in creating effective still images. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction, information about the course and exams and introductions | Searching for general information about the course content |
| 2 | History of visual culture and image in photography | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 3 | Theory and history of perspective | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 4 | Space perception and representation in photography | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 5 | Phenomenology | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 6 | Midterm Exam | Preparation for Midterm Exam |
| 7 | Photography in the age of digitalization and 20th century visual technologies | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 8 | The process of accepting photography as art and the usage areas of photography | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 9 | Experimental photography and alternative approaches to photography | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 10 | Present-day sharing of the photo | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 11 | Present-day sharing of the photo | Conducting preliminary research on related topics |
| 12 | Final Project Development | Preparation for the final project |
| 13 | Final Project Development | Preparation for the final project |
| 14 | Final Project Development | Preparation for the final project |
| 15 | Final Project Development | Preparation for the final project |
| 16 | Final Exam | Preparation for final submission |
Sources
| Other Sources | 1. Busch, A. (1987). The photography of architecture: Twelve views. Van Nostrand Company |
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| 2. Freeman, M. (2012). Fotoğrafçının gözü. Remzi Kitabevi. | |
| 3. Freund, G. (2016). Fotoğraf ve toplum. Sel Yayıncılık. | |
| 4. Grimm, T. (1998). The basebook of photography. Penguin. | |
| 5. Kopelew, G. (1998). How to photograph buildings and interiors. Princeton Arch. Press. | |
| 6. London, B., Stone J., & Upton, J. (2001). Photography. Prentice Hall. | |
| 7. Özendes, E. (2016). Türkiye’de fotoğrafa modern ve çağdaş yaklaşımlar. Yem Kitabevi. | |
| 8. Sontag, S. (2008). Fotoğraf üzerine. Agora Kitaplığı. | |
| 9. Veltri, J. (1974). Architectural photography. American Photographic Book Publishing Co. Inc. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | 1 | 5 |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 13 | 40 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Toplam | 16 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 70 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Defines a creative problem in the focus of design, develops ideas for solution, thinks critically and synthesizes the acquired knowledge to create solutions. | |||||
| 2 | Gains the competence to present the comprehensive and in-depth knowledge gained in the discipline of design effectively and confidently in academic platforms. | |||||
| 3 | Gains the ability to effectively manage design projects from the initial idea stage to implementation. | |||||
| 4 | Determines the necessary research in the field of design, uses the right research methods and techniques, interprets and incorporates the research results into the process. | |||||
| 5 | Gains the ability to put theoretical design knowledge into practice and produce innovative solutions. | |||||
| 6 | To be able to communicate verbally and in writing in international environments and to follow the agenda focused on the field of design. | |||||
| 7 | Takes an active role in both individual and team-based projects and gains the ability to undertake the management of these projects. | |||||
| 8 | To be aware of the socio-cultural, socio-economic and environmental contexts and differences, and to look out for the benefit of people, society and the environment. | |||||
| 9 | Has knowledge and understanding of sustainability principles and standards in the field of design. | |||||
| 10 | Evaluates the knowledge and skills in the field of design with an approach that can produce critical, counter thesis and synthesis. | |||||
| 11 | Gains knowledge and understanding of the intellectual, discursive, scientific, technological, technological, aesthetic, artistic, historical and cultural infrastructure necessary for the field. | |||||
| 12 | Has the motivation and competence for lifelong learning by being aware of the changing contexts and requirements in the field of design. | |||||
| 13 | Gains knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and standards, corporate and ethical values related to the field. | |||||
| 14 | Gains the ability to express design ideas in two and three dimensions using written and visual presentation techniques and tools including information technologies and artificial intelligence applications. | |||||
| 15 | To be able to use materials, production technologies and software within the scope of Industrial Design in the learning and design process. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 1 | 16 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | |||
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 13 | 2 | 26 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload | 100 | ||