Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OF NEVŞEHİR / GRF106 - GRAPHIC DESIGN

Code: GRF106 Course Title: BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course Short Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department GRAPHIC DESIGN
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer HARUN KAÇMAZ (hkacmaz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) NONE
Objectives of the Course
To teach the basic photography knowledge and skills by introducing the camera and lenses.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can use the camera. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-2 Can use and settings of the lenses. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-3 Can use and settings of the lenses. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-4 Can know the types and properties of light sources. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-5 Can analyze the effects of light. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-6 Can know the machine of keeping and handling. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-7 Having the Exposure modes and information about the control. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-8 Can know the effects of ASA / ISO photo. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-9 Can know information about the focusing systems used in the cameras. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
LO-10 Knows the impact of Diaphragm and shutter values on the photo. PO-10 Can prepare and set the photograph machines. Take photographs according to the light and composition rules.
PO-11 Can make basic photograph shots. Make basic arrangements on computer.
PO-34 Can know advertising photograph shooting techniques.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
Practice Exam
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Cameras, User Features, Film Types, Types of Sensor, Image Size and Resolution, Lens, Lens Factors Affecting Selection, Types and Properties of Light Sources, Scene Modes Using the still image, still image and used the basic settings, gaining control of exposure, ASA / Effects of ISO photography, camera on a Focus Systems, Photo Impact of Values of Aperture, Shutter Values Photo Effect, Law of Equivalence, the basic light and composition info.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Cameras Lecture, Question-Answer
2 Film / Sensor Dimensions Lecture, Question-Answer
3 Lenses Lecture, Question-Answer
4 Lenses Lecture, Question-Answer
5 Types and properties of light sources Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
6 Analysis of the effects of light Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
7 Using automatically program modes on the photo shooting Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
8 mid-term exam
9 Retention and transport forms of the machine Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
10 Semi-automatic exposure modes Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
11 Maintaining the exposure control Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
12 The effects of ASA / ISO photo Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
13 The focusing systems used in the cameras Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
14 The impact of diaphragm and shutter values on the photo Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
15 The impact of instantaneous values on the photo Lecture, Question-Answer, Practical Performance, Practice
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Prakel, D. (2011).“Fotoğrafta Kompozisyon”. Homer Yayınları. İstanbul
2 Chiris, G. (2011).“A’dan Z’ye Dijital Fotoğrafçılık”. İnkılap Kitabevi. İstanbul
3 KALFAGIL, S. (2007)Fotoğrafın yapısal ögeleri ve fotoğraf sanatında kompozisyon. Fotoğrafevi Yayınları
4 AKBAŞ, F; İKIZLER, E.(2010) Fotoğraf Teknik Okumaları. Say Yayınları
Required Course instruments and materials
Classroom and lab, camera, lens, continuous light source.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 4 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 5 10
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 9 18
       c) Performance Project 2 5 10
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 2 6 12
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 5 2 10
mid-term exam 1 4 4
Own study for final exam 7 2 14
final exam 1 4 4
0
0
Total work load; 110