Information Package / Course Catalogue
Visual Research Methods
Course Code: GİT426
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To provide detailed scientific approaches to visual research methods, to educate qualified researcher candidates.

Course Content

Image analysis, gaze, semiotics. Use of photographs in the process of research. Art-based research.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Hüsna YILMAZ
Learning Outcomes
1.Will be able to define the writing rules of research report
2.Will be able to define the visual research techniques
3.will be able to present a research report based on visual research techniques
4.Will be able to apply qualitative research methods in visual scientific studies.
5.Will be able to apply quantitative research methods in visual scientific studies.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Görsel Araştırma Yöntemleri: Teori, Uygulama ve Örnek, Duygu Suzan Bedir Erişti
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Visual Analysis: On the Value of Mixed Methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Gaze As a Reflective Research Method
Week 3 - Theoretical
Visual and Social Semiotics Research Strategies
Week 4 - Theoretical
Visual Culture Studies
Week 5 - Theoretical
Visualization as an Expression Form in Ethnographic Approach
Week 6 - Theoretical
Visual Research Methods as a Narrative Form
Week 7 - Theoretical
Using Photography in Research Process
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
A / r / tography, A Method for Visual Research
Week 10 - Theoretical
Digital Technologies in Visual Research Process
Week 11 - Theoretical
Design and Digital Platform Based Approaches in Research Process
Week 12 - Theoretical
Traditional Art and Traditional Art Based Research Approaches
Week 13 - Theoretical
Reporting the Image
Week 14 - Theoretical
Visual Research Methods and Ethics
Week 15 - Final Exam
Paper submission
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Term Assignment1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory310133
Term Project180181
Midterm Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)130
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026