Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nature Photography
Course Code: REKB260
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 1
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To learn basic photography techniques. Learn nature photography knowledge and skills.

Course Content

Basic information about nature photography.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Express basic photography concepts
2.Uses technical equipment related to photography
3.Applies shooting techniques
4.Adjusts the photos such as light, contrast
5.Adjust camera settings
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Kanburoglu, O, 2012, Basic Principles of Photography
2.Guler, A, 2002, 100 Face,
3.Kalfagil, S, 2014, Structural Elements of Photography and Composition in Photographic Art
4.Kanburoglu, O, 2017, The Magic of Photography Light,
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Photography, Painting with Light
Week 2 - Theoretical
Cameras
Week 3 - Theoretical
Exposure Systems
Week 4 - Theoretical
Exposure Control Systems, Aperture
Week 5 - Theoretical
Shutter Speed, Focus Systems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Aperture, Shutter, ISO relationship
Week 7 - Theoretical
Lenses and Image Aesthetics and midterm evaluation
Week 8 - Theoretical
Photographic Films, Light Sensitive Surfaces
Week 9 - Theoretical
Photo shooting techniques, Panorama photography technique, close-ups (macro)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Composition, basic concepts and application of aesthetics in photography
Week 11 - Theoretical
Taking pictures with mobile phone
Week 12 - Theoretical
Basic settings of photos such as color and contrast
Week 13 - Theoretical
Photo shoot and evaluation
Week 14 - Theoretical
Photo shoot and evaluation
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Lecture - Practice141128
Assignment101120
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1235
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes