Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
1RTS108Basic Photography0+4+02318.10.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Radio, Television and Cinema
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course It is to transfer the basic photography theory with its most basic concepts to students in a theoretical and practical way.
Course Content The aim of the course is to examine the perspective of the world that these concepts, which are in constant interaction with each other, from amateur photography to professional photographic thinking with the help of photocritics, beyond the distinction of technical aesthetics. Another aim is to discuss the development and changes of photography in a historical way and its usage areas in the process. In addition, within the scope of the course, thoughts and discussions on photography, technical photography information, and basic photographic materials and usage patterns will be comprehended. Finally, photo selection and framing will be discussed.
Course Methods and Techniques Anlatım, gösterip yaptırma, örnek fotoğraf incelemesi, uygulamalı çekim ve bireysel çalışma.
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Fatih EMİNOĞLU
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Fatih EMİNOĞLU
Assistants Research Assist. Melike ÇELİK
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources “Basic Information on Photography” (Ali Fazıl/Revolution/1997) “Technical Readings on Photography (Faruk Akbaş/Say/2016) “Basic Principles of Photography (Özer Kamburoğlu/Say/2016)
Course Notes “Prof. Dr. Levend Kılıç – Basic Photography” (L. Kılıç/Anadolu University/2012)
Exams 1 Ara Sınav - 1 Final Sınavı

Course Category
Social Sciences %100
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 4 56
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 2 28
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 88

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Examining the development and changes of the history of photography and the art of photography, applying basic skills in photography, and producing and applying correctly posed photographs with any kind of camera in photographic applications.
2 To be able to demonstrate technical analysis and interpretation skills in order to reveal different images with the basic settings of the cameras during photography.
3 To be able to produce photographs according to the approach by approaching photography as a mass communication tool and presenting different approaches in communication environments.
4 To be able to create a composition, obtain visual power and use aesthetic energy elements by making aesthetic and generally good photo reading.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Photography, Painting with Light What is Photography? Finding the Photograph Technical Process of Photography Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
2 Light Image on Surface Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
3 Camera Bakac Focusing Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
4 Exposure Concept ISO (Sensitivity to light) Diaphragm System Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
5 Diaphragm – Shutter – ISO relationship Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
6 Light metering for exposure Focus System Depth of Field Concept Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
7 lenses Image on Surface via Optics Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
8 Ara sınava hazırlık
9 Normal Objektifler Geniş Açılı OBjektifler Tele Objektifler Karma Objektifler Prime Objektifler
10 CHECKING THE IMAGE Optical View Aesthetic Energy Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
11 Fotokritik Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
12 LIGHT AND LIGHTING Lighting Techniques To see Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
13 Filters Polarizer, ND, UV Filters Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
14 Auxiliary Materials Tripod - Monopod - Bag - Lens Hood Theoretical readings and practical studies on the subjects.
15 Genel Değerlendirme Final Ödevine Hazırlık

 
Sustainable Development Goals
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 1
C2 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 1
C3 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 1
C4 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 1 1

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant