Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advertising Photography
Course Code: HİR208
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 2
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Bu dersin amacı: Reklam Fotoğrafçılığında kullanılan ekipman ve tekniklerin anlatılarak, stüdyo ortamında yapay ışık kullanılarak reklam, moda ve ürün tanıtımına yönelik fotoğraf çekimi yaptırılmasıdır.

Course Content

Bu derste ilk olarak fotoğrafçılığa ait temel bilgiler anlatılarak, fotoğrafta kullanılan ekipmanlar tanıtılacaktır. Daha sonra, stüdyo ortamında kullanılan özel fotoğraf ekipmanları anlatılacak ve bu ekipmanların kullanıldıkları alanda uygulama yapılacaktır. Yapay ışıklandırma teknikleri öğretildikten sonra tanıtım fotoğrafına yönelik uygulama yapılacaktır.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Emrah BAŞER
Learning Outcomes
1.Explains the basic principles, equipment, and technical components of photography.
2.Evaluates the historical development and role of advertising photography within advertising.
3.Applies composition, lighting, color, and angle elements according to advertising objectives.
4.Analyzes the function of photography in the strategic communication of advertising campaigns
5.Uses digital photo editing tools (Photoshop, Lightroom etc.) at a professional level.
6.Gains knowledge about the sub-branches of advertising photography (product, fashion, food, portrait, architecture, automobile, etc.).
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Özer Kanburoğlu. (2012). Fotoğrafın Temel Prensipleri. Say Yay.
2.David Prakel. (2012). Fotoğrafta Işık. Homer Kitapevi.
3.David Prakel. (2012). Fotoğrafta Pozlandırma. Homer Kitapevi.
4.David Prakel. (2012). Fotoğrafta Kompozisyon. Homer Kitapevi.
5.Victor Burgin. (2013). Fotoğrafı Düşünmek. Espas Yay.
6.Gisele Freund. (2006). Fotoğraf ve Toplum. Sel Yay.
7.Terry Barrett. (2012). Fotoğrafı Eleştirmek. Hayalperest Yay.
8.Katie Stren. (2012). Photo 1: An Introduction to the Art of Photography.
9.Osman Ürper. (2012). Reklam Fotoğrafçılığı. Say Yayınları.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to Photography and Basic Concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Camera and Equipment Knowledge
Week 3 - Theoretical
Light, Color and Composition Principles
Week 4 - Theoretical
Types of Photography: Product, Fashion, Concept
Week 5 - Theoretical
Aesthetics and Meaning in Advertising Photography
Week 6 - Theoretical
The Role of Photography in Ad Campaigns
Week 7 - Theoretical
Shooting Techniques I: Product Photography
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Ara Sınav
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Shooting Techniques II: Fashion and Portrait
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Editing: Photoshop & Lightroom
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Visual Storytelling in Advertising
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Color Management and Emotional Impact
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Brand Identity and Photo Harmony
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Ethics, Copyright and Responsibility in Photography
Week 15 - Theoretical & Practice
MApplied Project Presentations
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam / Portfolio Evaluation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%40
Assignment1%30
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory150230
Lecture - Practice150230
Assignment102020
Project103030
Individual Work101515
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026