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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | X |
| 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 | Have the knowledge and awareness of the design and construction decisions influenced by geographical variations in social, economic, cultural, and physical contexts. | |||||
| 2 | To be able to collaborate in a multidisciplinary manner at the national and international levels, to plan design projects in interdisciplinary work independently or jointly, and taking on responsibilities to execute/manage them. | |||||
| 3 | Have the knowledge about the principles, laws, regulations and standards; be aware of professional ethics, duties and responsibilities. | |||||
| 4 | To be able to obtain the necessary data using accurate research methods and techniques, to interpret the results, and to transform the theoretical knowledge acquired by generating counter-arguments/syntheses, evaluating them, and applying them to alternative design solutions in the practical domain. | |||||
| 5 | Expresses data, ideas, design solutions and projects accurately and effectively by using oral, written and/or visual communication techniques and technology. | X | ||||
| 6 | Have the knowledge of interior space systems in a way that considers the relationship between the base building construction and the interior construction. | |||||
| 7 | Provides a holistic design approach by developing details through the appropriate selection of furnishing, product and material. | |||||
| 8 | Develops design ideas/creates a space with the influence of psychology, sociology, philosophy, architecture and art by using scientific and technical knowledge that will respond to aesthetic and functional needs. | X | ||||
| 9 | Develops user-oriented design solutions with human factors, ergonomics, universal and inclusive design principles. | |||||
| 10 | Have the knowledge within the scope of the historical development of interior architecture, architecture and art, having the competence to make decisions by exhibiting a respectful and sensitive attitude towards cultural heritage and historical/natural environment. | |||||
| 11 | Designs to increase spatial comfort and wellbeing with the impact of physical environmental systems such as lighting, color, acoustics, air conditioning, etc. | |||||
| 12 | Have the ability to develop a sustainable design by using natural and built environment information. | |||||
| 13 | Keeps up with new developments in the field of interior architecture and design, have a consciousness of lifelong learning, and contributes to the field. | X | ||||
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 | ||