Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction To Photography
Course Code: BMY107
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

With this course students will be able to use proper camera, adjust basic settings in cameras, take pictures with depth of field effects and clean the camera.

Course Content

Students will be informed about small and large format machines, automatic and manual adjustments, diaphragm and lens types, and issues related to depth of field.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Nebi ARSLAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Aim Using the Proper Photo Machine
2.Making Basic Settings in Photo Cameras
3.Taking Photos That Affect the Depth of Field
4.Cleaning the Photo Machine
5.To gain the ability to use objective
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Photographic Terms Dictionary-Güler ERTAN, Bülent ERUTKU
2.Digital Photography-Tom ANG
3.Photography Technique - Erhan ERGİN
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Small format machines
Week 2 - Theoretical
Medium and large format machines
Week 3 - Theoretical
Features of SLR and TLR cameras
Week 4 - Theoretical
Automatic and manual focus settings
Week 5 - Theoretical
Film-making and digital cameras
Week 6 - Theoretical
Diaphragm and lens types
Week 7 - Theoretical
The shutters
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
ASA/ISO settings on cameras (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
ASA/ISO settings on cameras
Week 10 - Theoretical
Depth of field and its effect on the photo
Week 11 - Theoretical
Effect on depth of field compared to objective focal length
Week 12 - Theoretical
Effect on depth of field compared to objective focal length
Week 13 - Theoretical
Effect on depth of field of diaphragm aperture
Week 14 - Theoretical
Taking care of the cameras, Points to consider when cleaning and maintaining the lens
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory300260
Assignment150230
Project100220
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)122
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
PÇ-14
PÇ-15
PÇ-16
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PÇ-19
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OÇ-1
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
4
5
OÇ-3
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
4
4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026