Information Package / Course Catalogue
Photography Theory
Course Code: STV527
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to transfer the art of photography within the artistic movements through theories.

Course Content

Photographic studies will be carried out on the basis of theories which are essential for the interpretation of the art of photography.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Learning the basic concepts of art of photography
2.Interpret visual arts through art theories
3.Criticizing the art of photography through theories
4.To understand the relationship between photography and society
5.To learn the theoretical background of the art of photography
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General information about the course content
Week 2 - Theoretical
Art movements and photography
Week 3 - Theoretical
Art movements and photography
Week 4 - Theoretical
Walter Benjamin: The Auras of Photography
Week 5 - Theoretical
Walter Benjamin: reproducibility
Week 6 - Theoretical
Roland Barthes: Punctum, stadium
Week 7 - Theoretical
Roland Barthes: straight meaning and meaning
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Susan Sontag: Photo and meaning
Week 10 - Theoretical
Geoffrey Batchen: Ethnographic view
Week 11 - Theoretical
Geoffrey Batchen: vernakular photo
Week 12 - Theoretical
John Berger: Visions
Week 13 - Theoretical
Abigail Solomon-Godeau: Inside and outside
Week 14 - Theoretical
Interpretations of photographs accompanied by theories
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory170351
Assignment121122
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination130131
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
OÇ-1
5
4
5
4
5
4
OÇ-2
4
5
3
5
3
5
OÇ-3
3
4
4
5
4
5
OÇ-4
5
5
5
4
4
4
OÇ-5
4
3
5
4
5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026