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Art born out of darkness
Izmir University of Economics (IUE) Department of Visual Communication Design carried out a joint project with 6 universities abroad to ...
FACULTY OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN
Department of Visual Communication DesignCourse Name |
Basic Photography
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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VCD 207
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Fall
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2
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2
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Required
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | Critical feedbackJuryField trip / ObservationApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The main objective of the course is to develop a working knowledge of photography through the application of skills regarding camera choices, lens choices, camera operation (aperture/shutter speed/ISO), lighting, composition and image processing. Through a series of genre-oriented assignments, students will learn to shoot and edit according to assignments/client briefs. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Through bi-weekly assignments, students are expected to produce photographs according to the demands/technical requirements of the following genres: street photography, architectural photography, product photography, and fashion photography. |
Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction | No prior preparation is required. |
2 | Workshop – How it all began? | No prior preparation is required. |
3 | Basic Training – I: Getting to Know the Camera | Students are required to bring their cameras with them. |
4 | Basic Training – II: Fundamentals of Exposure | Students are required to bring their cameras with them. |
5 | Basic Training – III: Mini Assignment | Students are required to bring their cameras with them. |
6 | Post-Process Workshop | Students are required to bring their cameras with them. |
7 | Post-Process Workshop - II | Students are required to bring their cameras with them. |
8 | Midterm Exam Week | |
9 | Project I Presentations | Students are required to upload their project presentations to the system in advance. |
10 | Project II Lecture | No prior preparation is required. |
11 | Project II Presentations | Students are required to upload their project presentations to the system in advance. |
12 | Project III Lecture | No prior preparation is required. |
13 | Project III Presentations | Students are required to upload their project presentations to the system in advance. |
14 | End of Term Exhibition | Students are required to have their exhibition prints prepared. |
15 | Semester Review | No prior preparation is required. |
16 | Semester Review | No prior preparation is required. |
Course Notes/Textbooks | The Nature of Photographs – Stephen Shore (Phaidon) – ISBN 978-0-7148-5904-0 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | The suggested readings/materials are provided by the lecturer. |
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
16
|
10
|
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work |
1
|
20
|
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
|
10
|
Portfolio |
1
|
20
|
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
20
|
Project |
1
|
20
|
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
19
|
70
|
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
|
30
|
Total |
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
---|---|---|---|
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
|
2
|
32
|
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
|
2
|
32
|
Study Hours Out of Class |
14
|
2
|
28
|
Field Work |
1
|
12
|
12
|
Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
1
|
12
|
12
|
Portfolio |
1
|
40
|
40
|
Homework / Assignments |
0
|
||
Presentation / Jury |
1
|
12
|
12
|
Project |
1
|
12
|
12
|
Seminar / Workshop |
0
|
||
Oral Exam |
0
|
||
Midterms |
0
|
||
Final Exam |
0
|
||
Total |
180
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 |
To be able to apply the fundamental principles of design in creating visual narratives and messages, using physical and digital media, |
-
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X
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-
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-
|
-
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2 |
To attain complex problem-solving skills, using various design methods, |
-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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3 |
To have a clear understanding of creative/art direction, |
-
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X
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-
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-
|
-
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4 |
To be able to use the advanced theoretical and applied knowledge attained in the areas of Visual Communication Design, |
-
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X
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-
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-
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-
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5 |
To act with social and ethical awareness and to take responsibility, both individually and collectively, for developing aesthetic and effective design solutions, |
X
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6 |
To be able to investigate, interpret and evaluate the developments on Visual Communication Design in the world and in Turkey, |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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7 |
To have an advanced level of knowledge and experience in producing/editing still and moving images, |
-
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-
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-
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X
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-
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8 |
To attain proficiency in using related software, media, and communication technologies, |
-
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-
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-
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X
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-
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9 |
To gain reflexive and critical thinking abilities, |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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10 |
To undertake self-directed and continuous education in the discipline, to develop a lifelong learning attitude, |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11 |
To be able to collect data in the areas of Visual Communication Design and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1), |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign at a medium level of fluency efficiently, |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
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-
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-
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-
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-
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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