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Department of New Media and Communication
NMC 466 | Course Introduction and Application Information
| Course Name |
Digital Photography
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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NMC 466
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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4
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
First Cycle
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| Mode of Delivery | face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionCritical feedbackLecture / Presentation | |||||
| National Occupation Classification | - | |||||
| Course Coordinator | ||||||
| Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
| Assistant(s) | - | |||||
| Course Objectives | The main objective of the course is to provide a working knowledge of digital photography through the application of skills regarding camera choices, lens choices, camera operation (aperture/shutter speed/ISO), lighting, composition and image processing. Through a series of genre-oriented assignments, students will learn to shoot and edit according to assignments/client briefs. |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | This course will teach the basics of digital photography and image processing. Students should have access to a camera with a manual mode and, if possible, an option for capturing RAW images for the duration of the course. Please read your camera’s manual and online guides before class. |
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses | ||
| Supportive Courses |
X
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| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Introduction to the course | |
| 2 | History of photography and fundamentals of digital photography. | Hamilton, T. (2017). Photography: Techniques, Styles, Instruments, and Practice. p. 129-149. |
| 3 | Basic principles of digital photography: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, sensor size, histogram, depth of field, framing, frame ratio, pixels in a grid, Bayer, resolution, file formats, compression. In-class practice I: Finding the right exposure and framing. | "Students are required to have their cameras with them or borrow from Faculty". Hamilton, T. (2017). Photography: Techniques, Styles, Instruments, and Practice. p. 13-25. |
| 4 | Composition and light: Shadows and contrast, perspective and depth, light source and direction, lines and movement, intensity, direction, color temperature and hue, golden hour, continuous light and flash, high key and low key. | Hamilton, T. (2017). Photography: Techniques, Styles, Instruments, and Practice. p. 54-64. |
| 5 | Types of photography: Landscape and portrait photography, macro and astrophotography, architectural photography, headshot. In-class practice II: Photographing landscape and portrait. | Students are required to have their cameras with them or borrow them from the Faculty. |
| 6 | Types of photography: Product, food, still life and fashion photography. In-class practice III: Product photography. | "Students are required to have their cameras with them or borrow them from the Faculty". Soth, A. (2007). Fashion Magazine: Paris-Minnesota |
| 7 | Introduction to documentary photography and narration of photography. In-class practice IV: Documenting with photograph. | Students are required to have their cameras with them or borrow them from the Faculty. |
| 8 | Midterm Week | |
| 9 | Photoshop, Lightroom and other practical photo editing tools. In-class practice V: Photo and color editing. | Students are required to have their computers or tablets with them. |
| 10 | Quiz | |
| 11 | What are photobook and photo series? Narrating with photos. | Soth, A. (2024). Advice for Young Artists |
| 12 | Photobook and photo series idea discussions | |
| 13 | Student presentations | Students are required to have their presentation materials with them. |
| 14 | Student presentations | Students are required to have their presentation materials with them. |
| 15 | Revies of the semester | |
| 16 | Final Exam |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Hamilton, T. (2017). Photography: Techniques, Styles, Instruments, and Practice. New York: Britannica Educational Publishing. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Soth, A. (2007). Fashion Magazine: Paris-Minnesota |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation |
1
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10
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| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work |
5
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50
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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| Project |
1
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20
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam | ||
| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
8
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100
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade | ||
| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
1
|
14
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14
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| Field Work |
5
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3
|
15
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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19
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19
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| Project |
1
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24
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24
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
0
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| Total |
120
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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To be able to critically discuss and interpret the theories, concepts and ideas that form the basis of the discipline of new media and communication. |
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| 2 |
To be able to critically interpret theoretical debates concerning the relations between the forms, agents, and factors that play a role in the field of new media and communication. |
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| 3 |
To have the fundamental knowledge and ability to use the technical equipment and software programs required by the new media production processes. |
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X
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| 4 |
To be able to gather, scrutinize and scientifically investigate data in the processes of production and distribution. |
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X
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| 5 |
To be able to use the acquired theoretical knowledge in practice. |
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X
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To be able to take responsibility both individually and as a member of a group to develop solutions to problems encountered in the field of new media and communication. |
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To be informed about national, regional, and global issues and problems; to be able to generate problem-solving methods depending on the quality of evidence and research, and to acquire the ability to report the conclusions of those methods to the public. |
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To be able to critically discuss and draw on theories, concepts and ideas that form the basis of other disciplines complementing the field of new media and communication studies. |
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| 9 |
To be able to develop and use knowledge and skills towards personal and social goals in a lifelong process. |
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| 10 |
To be able to apply social, scientific and professional ethical values in the field of new media and communication. |
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| 11 |
To be able to collect datain the areas of new media and communication and communicate with colleagues in a foreign language ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1). |
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| 12 |
To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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| 13 |
To be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to their field of expertise. |
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*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest
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