Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Kemal ÇELİK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Engin GERÇEK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to transfer the theoretical and practical aspects of documentary photography to the student and to create a documentary photography project. However, within the framework of the relationship between documentary photography and reality, the concept of ethics in documentary photography is within the scope of this course. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Getting acquainted and explaining the course content. Brief history of photography.,Documentary photography history. The birth of press photography. War photography. The role of Life magazine. Social document. Pioneers of documentary photography.,Qualifications of Documentary Photography and its photographer. Fundamentals of documentary photography aesthetics. Qualifying photography as a document: From Pictorialism to Evidence.,Reality and fiction in documentary photography. Manipulation and ethical discussions in documentary photography. The believability of documentary photography in the age of digital manipulation.,Aesthetics in documentary photography. Documentary photography and art. Aesthetics or technique precedes drama and tragedy.,Photo interview, Social documentation, Nature, Animal, Human stories, Photo series, Press photography, Typology, Anthropological documentary, Forensic architecture, Documentary of the documentary, Documentary photography through found photographs.,The intersection of documentary photography with other photographic fields.,Midterm,Visiting the masters of documentary photography.,Institutions: Photo agencies, Photo associations, Photojournalists awards. Exhibition and institution visit,Today: Digital media, Social media,Legal dimension, Developing shooting techniques for final assignment,Developing retouching techniques for the final paper,Taking the field to improve the final assignment,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Knows the qualifications of documentary photography. | 6 | F |
| Can make individual photography projects with the information obtained from the course content. | 6 | F |
| He knows the language of documentary photography and can carry out specific projects for this purpose. | 6 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 6: Experiential Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting acquainted and explaining the course content. Brief history of photography. | |
| 2 | Documentary photography history. The birth of press photography. War photography. The role of Life magazine. Social document. Pioneers of documentary photography. | |
| 3 | Qualifications of Documentary Photography and its photographer. Fundamentals of documentary photography aesthetics. Qualifying photography as a document: From Pictorialism to Evidence. | |
| 4 | Reality and fiction in documentary photography. Manipulation and ethical discussions in documentary photography. The believability of documentary photography in the age of digital manipulation. | |
| 5 | Aesthetics in documentary photography. Documentary photography and art. Aesthetics or technique precedes drama and tragedy. | |
| 6 | Photo interview, Social documentation, Nature, Animal, Human stories, Photo series, Press photography, Typology, Anthropological documentary, Forensic architecture, Documentary of the documentary, Documentary photography through found photographs. | |
| 7 | The intersection of documentary photography with other photographic fields. | |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Visiting the masters of documentary photography. | |
| 10 | Institutions: Photo agencies, Photo associations, Photojournalists awards. Exhibition and institution visit | |
| 11 | Today: Digital media, Social media | |
| 12 | Legal dimension, Developing shooting techniques for final assignment | |
| 13 | Developing retouching techniques for the final paper | |
| 14 | Taking the field to improve the final assignment | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| Sanatın Öyküsü, E.H.Gombrich Görme Biçimleri, John Berger Camera Lucida, Roland Barthes Fotoğraf Üzerine, Susan Sontag Anlatmanın Başka Biçimi, John Berger-Jean Mohr Fotoğraf ve Toplum, Gisele Freund Çağımızın Tanıkları Belgesel Fotoğrafçılar Anlatıyor, Ken Light Başkalarının Acısına Bakmak, Susan Sontag Belgesel Fotoğraf ve Fotoröportaj, Özcan Yurdalan |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 2 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 12 | 36 | |||
| Term Project | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 12 | 12 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 136 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(136/30) | 5 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY | - | Fall Semester | 1+2 | 2 | 5 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Assist.Prof. Kemal ÇELİK |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Lect. Engin GERÇEK |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | The aim of this course is to transfer the theoretical and practical aspects of documentary photography to the student and to create a documentary photography project. However, within the framework of the relationship between documentary photography and reality, the concept of ethics in documentary photography is within the scope of this course. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Getting acquainted and explaining the course content. Brief history of photography.,Documentary photography history. The birth of press photography. War photography. The role of Life magazine. Social document. Pioneers of documentary photography.,Qualifications of Documentary Photography and its photographer. Fundamentals of documentary photography aesthetics. Qualifying photography as a document: From Pictorialism to Evidence.,Reality and fiction in documentary photography. Manipulation and ethical discussions in documentary photography. The believability of documentary photography in the age of digital manipulation.,Aesthetics in documentary photography. Documentary photography and art. Aesthetics or technique precedes drama and tragedy.,Photo interview, Social documentation, Nature, Animal, Human stories, Photo series, Press photography, Typology, Anthropological documentary, Forensic architecture, Documentary of the documentary, Documentary photography through found photographs.,The intersection of documentary photography with other photographic fields.,Midterm,Visiting the masters of documentary photography.,Institutions: Photo agencies, Photo associations, Photojournalists awards. Exhibition and institution visit,Today: Digital media, Social media,Legal dimension, Developing shooting techniques for final assignment,Developing retouching techniques for the final paper,Taking the field to improve the final assignment,Final Exam. |
| Dersin Öğrenme Kazanımları | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Knows the qualifications of documentary photography. | 6 | F |
| Can make individual photography projects with the information obtained from the course content. | 6 | F |
| He knows the language of documentary photography and can carry out specific projects for this purpose. | 6 | F |
| Teaching Methods: | 6: Experiential Learning |
| Assessment Methods: | F: Project Task |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getting acquainted and explaining the course content. Brief history of photography. | |
| 2 | Documentary photography history. The birth of press photography. War photography. The role of Life magazine. Social document. Pioneers of documentary photography. | |
| 3 | Qualifications of Documentary Photography and its photographer. Fundamentals of documentary photography aesthetics. Qualifying photography as a document: From Pictorialism to Evidence. | |
| 4 | Reality and fiction in documentary photography. Manipulation and ethical discussions in documentary photography. The believability of documentary photography in the age of digital manipulation. | |
| 5 | Aesthetics in documentary photography. Documentary photography and art. Aesthetics or technique precedes drama and tragedy. | |
| 6 | Photo interview, Social documentation, Nature, Animal, Human stories, Photo series, Press photography, Typology, Anthropological documentary, Forensic architecture, Documentary of the documentary, Documentary photography through found photographs. | |
| 7 | The intersection of documentary photography with other photographic fields. | |
| 8 | Midterm | |
| 9 | Visiting the masters of documentary photography. | |
| 10 | Institutions: Photo agencies, Photo associations, Photojournalists awards. Exhibition and institution visit | |
| 11 | Today: Digital media, Social media | |
| 12 | Legal dimension, Developing shooting techniques for final assignment | |
| 13 | Developing retouching techniques for the final paper | |
| 14 | Taking the field to improve the final assignment | |
| 15 | Final Exam |
| Resources |
| Sanatın Öyküsü, E.H.Gombrich Görme Biçimleri, John Berger Camera Lucida, Roland Barthes Fotoğraf Üzerine, Susan Sontag Anlatmanın Başka Biçimi, John Berger-Jean Mohr Fotoğraf ve Toplum, Gisele Freund Çağımızın Tanıkları Belgesel Fotoğrafçılar Anlatıyor, Ken Light Başkalarının Acısına Bakmak, Susan Sontag Belgesel Fotoğraf ve Fotoröportaj, Özcan Yurdalan |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | Knows the basic concepts of Media and Visual Arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 2 | Knows the basic theories of media and visual arts disciplines. | ||||||
| 3 | Knows the necessary computer programs and multi-media techniques in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 4 | Knows the aesthetic rules necessary in Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 5 | Acts in a way that adheres to national and international ethical codes in professional and scientific studies. | ||||||
| 6 | Understands the symbol systems of cultures. | ||||||
| 7 | Analyzes the facts related to Media and Visual Arts in their dimensions. | ||||||
| 8 | Plans the visual design process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 9 | Carries out the visual communication process in line with the needs of institutions/individuals. | ||||||
| 10 | Uses the tools, methods and techniques required for Media and Visual Arts practices. | ||||||
| 11 | Has the ability to produce, process and evaluate real, 2D and 3D images. | ||||||
| 12 | Applies visual design techniques in new media environments. | ||||||
| 13 | Has aesthetic awareness and understanding of design. | ||||||
| 14 | Performs their profession by taking into consideration the "Occupational Health and Safety" rules. | ||||||
| 15 | Solve problems that arise by taking responsibility in projects related to Media and Visual Arts. | ||||||
| 16 | Can transform theoretical and factual problems of Media and Visual Arts disciplines and sub-disciplines into publications using scientific methods. | ||||||
| 17 | Regularly follows the developments in the field of Media and Visual Arts and uses them effectively in her work. | ||||||
| 18 | Uses Turkish fluently and accurately in scientific and professional studies. | ||||||
| 19 | Can read and understand at least one foreign language at B1 level. | ||||||
| 20 | Plans and takes part in social responsibility projects. | ||||||
| 21 | Incorporates artificial intelligence (artificial learning/machine learning) into the creation process. | ||||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 40 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 60 | |
| Total | 100 | |