Information Package / Course Catalogue
Theories and Aplications of Photography
Course Code: RTS152
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 2
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

This course aims : the aim of increasing the basic photo information : Investigation of photo - aesthetic relations , digital photo processing techniques performed on teaching practice is the development of photography for publicity with the introduction of studio equipment .

Course Content

This course will first be described with aesthetic concepts and aesthetics as a separate branch of philosophy . It will then be discussed establishing ties between aesthetics and art works of photographic art and aesthetic values. Thus photographs and formal elements of composition will be described. On the other hand explaining digital photo processing programs; Raw photo processing, retoucher and manipulation techniques will be taught. Photo studio and basic equipment being introduced to display creative lighting tekiner ; portrait , fashion , advertising photography applications will be carried out .

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Learning Outcomes
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Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Course Introduction and Definition of Photography – Photography as an Art and Documentary Medium
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Historical Development of Photography – From Camera Obscura to Digital Photography
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Fundamentals of Photographic Theories – Relationship between Aesthetics, Documentation, and Art
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Composition in Photography: Formal Elements, Visual Literacy, and Aesthetics
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
General Framework of Digital Photography and Explanation of Related Terms
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Digital Photography: Processing RAW Images
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Digital Photography: Retouching and Digital Manipulation
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Digital Photography - Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Photography Project and Digital Application Work
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Creative Lighting in Photography: Usage Features and Effects of Studio Equipment
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Creative Lighting in Photography: Model and Portrait Photography Practice
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Introduction to Creative Lighting in Photography: Promotional Photography and Product Shooting Practice
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Deneysel Fotoğraf Uygulamaları : Time Lapse ve Stop Motion.
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Experimental Photography Practices: Time Lapse and Stop Motion
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures5%5
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%25
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Lecture - Practice141242
Quiz1505
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)121
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
OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
5
3
3
3
OÇ-4
4
5
OÇ-5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026