Information Package / Course Catalogue
Basic Photography
Course Code: KARA113
Course Type: Non Departmental Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To provide students with knowledge of photography, teach them about camera types and features, and explain concepts such as shutter speed, aperture, and depth of field. To provide information on light sources and the characteristics of light, teach the rules of image composition, and help students develop a visual memory.

Course Content

Light sources and properties of light, forms of light, direction of light Depth of field Light metering Composition Other elements Film Filters Accessories, flashes Digital photography information Creating a visual record through the presentation of photographs Applications of the art of photography in daily life

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learns about the invention and evolution of photography.
2.Learns about the types of cameras and lenses.
3.They grasp the concepts of light sources and the properties of light, including forms of light and the direction of light.
4.Learn the basic settings of photography.
5.One learns to compose using the golden ratio in photography.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.İbrahim DEMİREL, PHOTOGRAPHY, Gazi University Publications, Publication No. 24, Ankara-1996
2.IFSAK Basic Photography Course Seminar Notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The course and its conduct throughout the semester; definition of the work to be undertaken; relevant resources. A brief history of photography; operating principles of the camera.
Week 2 - Theoretical
Types and components of cameras; explaining cameras based on film formats.
Week 3 - Theoretical
Types and components of cameras; explaining cameras based on film formats.
Week 4 - Theoretical
To explain photography techniques, as well as portrait, landscape, night, and close-up photography.
Week 5 - Theoretical
To explain how to adjust ISO/ASA settings on cameras, as well as how to carry and hold the camera while shooting.
Week 6 - Theoretical
To explain how to adjust ISO/ASA settings on cameras, as well as how to carry and hold the camera while shooting.
Week 7 - Theoretical
Types of camera lenses: an explanation of telephoto lenses, wide-angle lenses, macro lenses, and standard lenses.
Week 8 - Theoretical
Topic Review (Midterm Exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Types of camera lenses: an explanation of telephoto lenses, wide-angle lenses, macro lenses, and standard lenses.
Week 10 - Theoretical
The effects of light on the photograph based on the direction of the light source; composition in photography; the golden ratio rule.
Week 11 - Theoretical
The effects of light on the photograph based on the direction of the light source; composition in photography; the golden ratio rule.
Week 12 - Theoretical
Presentation of example applications.
Week 13 - Theoretical
Digital photography information
Week 14 - Theoretical
Digital photography information
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Verbal Examination1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140228
Lecture - Practice111112
Final Examination19110
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
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
OÇ-1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
OÇ-2
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
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