Graphic Design
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
Faculty of Fine Arts and Design
Programme of Graphic Design
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04630014 | Basic Photography | 2 | Autumn | 3 | 2+2+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Compulsory |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | Anlatım, gözlem yapma, öğrenci ödevleri, sunum ve proje tasarımı. |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc. Prof. Özlem TEKDEMİR DÖKEROĞLU | A-Z06 | [email protected] | 7576 |
Course Content
In photography, in order to establish the link between technical form and essence
make the necessary technical adjustments, composition, light, camera
types, lenses, photo shooting techniques and photo subjects
theoretical and practical basic knowledge and skills on
to be able to win.
make the necessary technical adjustments, composition, light, camera
types, lenses, photo shooting techniques and photo subjects
theoretical and practical basic knowledge and skills on
to be able to win.
Objectives of the Course
The basic principles and history of photography, photography techniques and
applications, to learn the differences between cameras
To be able to comprehend and create qualified photographs
is intended.
applications, to learn the differences between cameras
To be able to comprehend and create qualified photographs
is intended.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|
| P1 | To be able to gain accurate information about design principles and elements, to be able to explain theories and theorists in the field of art and design. | 5 |
| P3 | To be able to create innovative and original works by using abstract and concrete concepts in a visual way. | 5 |
| P12 | To be able to follow scientific, social, economic, legal, political developments etc. To be able to follow social and technological developments. | 5 |
| P13 | To be able to communicate effectively and express himself consciously about the presentation by making his designs into a portfolio document. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. | P.1.2 | 1,3,4 |
| O2 | To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. | P.3.2 | 3,4 |
| O3 | To be able to explain the problem. | P.12.3 | 3,4 |
| O4 | To be able to apply the necessary techniques to solve the problem. | P.12.4 | 3,4 |
| O5 | To be able to organise graphic design elements necessary for an effective presentation. | P.13.1 | 3,4 |
| ** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7 | |||
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Giving general information about the course content and processing. |
| 2 | What is a photograph? How is it created? Types of cameras and the camera functioning. |
| 3 | History of photography, darkroom and development stages of photography. |
| 4 | Composition in Photography. Composition types through photo examples examined, its contribution to photography is discussed. Shooting assignments are given on composition. |
| 5 | Shootings on composition are analyzed and criticized. Exposure in Photography. Depth of field, shutter speed, aperture, ISO and exposure compensation topics are explained practically. A shooting assignment is given on depth of field. |
| 6 | Exposure in photography is continued through application examples. Field depth assignments are analyzed and given critique. High and low shutter speeds a shooting assignment is given on the subject. |
| 7 | Assignments on high and low shutter speeds are analyzed and critiqued. The subject of light in photography is explained. Application examples of the directions and types of light is explained on it. A shooting assignment on light is given. |
| 8 | Applications on light are analyzed and given critically. The subject of lenses in photography, the effects of lens types on photography subjects is examined through it. Homework on shooting at different focal lengths |
| 9 | Learning to see The subject of developing different perspectives in photography is explained through photo examples. Shooting homework is given on the subject |
| 10 | Related shooting assignments are analyzed and given critically. The use of design principles in basic photography and the use of design principles as part of this subject. The concept of space is explained by examining sample photographs. A shooting assignment is given on the qualified use of spaces in photography. |
| 11 | Homeworks on the subject of emptiness are analyzed and critiqued. Use of design principles the concept of composition including horizontal, vertical, diagonal and curves, framing The subject is explained by examining sample photographs. Related architectural shooting assignments on photographs are given. |
| 12 | Assignments on composition in architectural photography are analyzed and critiqued. The use of design principles in basic photography and the use of design principles as part of this subject. color in photography is explained through examples. Shooting assignments related to the subject given. |
| 13 | Assignments on color in photography are analyzed and criticized. The subject of abstraction in photography is explained by examining examples of photographs. Shooting assignments are given on the subject. |
| 14 | End-of-term photo exhibition preparations |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | WEBB J. (2016). Design principles in Creative Photography. Literature. |
| PRAKEL D. (2012). Dictionary of Visual Photography. Litaratür. | |
| CARROL H. (2018). Read this book to take good photographs. Remzi Bookstore. | |
| HAYDN S. (2018). The Short Story of Photography, Translation: Deniz Öztok. Hep Kitap. | |
| LEWIS E. (2018). Isms - Understanding Photography. Translation: Maide Meltem Aydemir. Hayalperest Publications. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | 14 | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 60 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Practice | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 180 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 6 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 6 | ||
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
| Relationship Levels | ||||
| Lowest | Low | Medium | High | Highest |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| # | Learning Outcomes | P1 | P3 | P12 | P13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | To be able to solve design problems and produce original ideas. | - | - | - | - |
| O2 | To be able to express a thought, a concept or a phenomenon creatively in a visual way. | - | 5 | - | - |
| O3 | To be able to explain the problem. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O4 | To be able to apply the necessary techniques to solve the problem. | - | - | 5 | - |
| O5 | To be able to organise graphic design elements necessary for an effective presentation. | - | - | - | - |