Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
8İF008Advanced Photography Techniques2+2+03517.10.2026
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 Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course The objective is to equip the student with advanced-level photography skills by enabling them to integrate their knowledge of cameras and equipment with an understanding of composition, lighting, and color.
Course Content Advanced lighting knowledge, composition, understanding of action, portrait photography, photojournalism, documentary, motion, geography, the ability to see and to show, etc.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Asist Prof.Dr. Mehmet Fatih EMİNOĞLU
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Sontag, S. (2008). On Photography. Agora Kitaplığı.
Barthes, R. (2011). Camera Lucida: Reflections on Photography. Altıkırkbeş Basın Yayın.
Kanburoğlu, Özer. Photojournalism.
Burgin, Victor. Thinking Photography.

Course Category
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 10 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
11
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 5 70
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 2 2
Final examination 1 2 2
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 144

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Practice promotional photography.
2 Practice photojournalism.
3 Take photographs in any location and under any conditions using the knowledge and skills acquired in the course.
4 Take documentary and experimental photographs.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 The Use of Light in Photography Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
2 Cameo, Rembrandt, and Silhouette Lighting Techniques Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
3 Composition in Photography Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
4 The Fibonacci Sequence, the Golden Ratio, and the Rule of Thirds Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
5 Aesthetic Energy, Image Aesthetics, and Visual Power Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
6 Macro Photography Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
7 Practical Exercises in Macro Photography Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
8 Midterm Exam Preparation for the Midterm Exam Course Resources
9 Photo Critique Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
10 Street Photography Preliminary readings on the topics Course Resources
11 Practical Exercises in Street Photography Practical exercises on the topics Course Resources
12 Photo Critique Practical exercises on the topics Course Resources
13 Practical Photography Exercises Practical exercises on the topics Course Resources
14 Photo Critique Practical exercises on the topics Course Resources
15 General Evaluation Preparation for the Final Assignment Course Resources

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15
C1 5 3 5 5 5 1 1 3 3 5 5 3 3 3 3
C2 5 5 5 3 3 1 1 3 5 3 5 5 5 3 3
C3 5 5 3 3 1 1 1 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 3
C4 5 5 3 3 3 1 5 5 3 3 3 5 5 5

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