FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
GEAR 212 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Basic 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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GEAR 212
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Fall/Spring
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2
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2
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
None
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Course Language | ||||||
Course Type |
Second Foreign Language
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Course Level |
-
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Mode of Delivery | - | |||||
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course | DiscussionQ&ACritical feedbackApplication: Experiment / Laboratory / WorkshopLecture / Presentation | |||||
Course Coordinator | ||||||
Course Lecturer(s) | ||||||
Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | The main objective of the course is to develop a working knowledge of 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 | Through bi-weekly assignments, students are expected to produce photographs according to the demands/technical requirements of the following genres: street photography, architectural photography, product photography, and fashion photography. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses | ||
Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction | |
2 | History of Photography & Photography Basics | Davenport, A., 1991, The History of Photography, Focal Press: Boston, ISBN: 0-8263-2076-7 p.3-29. Turner, P., 1987, History of Photograph, Bison Books Corp: USA, ISBN: 0-671-08923-4, p. 11-35. Stuckey, S., National Geographic Complete Photography, 2011, National Geographic Society: USA, ISBN: 978-142620776, p. 9-196. |
3 | Photography Basics II & Assignment | Diprose, G. and Robins, J., 2012, Photography: the new basics: principles, techniques and practice, Thames&Hudson: United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-0-500-28978-5, p. 45-68 and p.113-140. |
4 | Project I (%10) Change your angle! | |
5 | Project I Continues & Adobe Camera Raw Workshop | Sheppard, R., 2008, Adobe Camera Raw For Digital Photographers Only, 2nd ed., Wiley Publishing: Indiana, ISBN: 978-0-470-22457-1, p.73-266. |
6 | Project II (%10) Portrait Photography & Basics of Photostudio Equipment | Child, J. , Studio Photography Essential Skills, 2008, 4th ed., Focal Press: Canada, ISBN: 978-0-240-52096-4, p. 45-126 Lewinski, J. and Magnus, M., The Book of Portrait Photography, 1982, Alfred A. Knopf Inc. : New York, ISBN: 978-0394524689, p.6-72 Smith, B., Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous, 2013, New Riders: USA, ISBN: 978-0-321-80414-3, p. 18-194 |
7 | Project II Continues | |
8 | Project III (%10) Indoor & Outdoor Fashion Photography | Siegel, E, 2008, The Fashion Photography Course: First Principles to Successful Shoot - the Essential Guide, Thames&Hudson: London, ISBN: 978-0-500-28769-9, p.10-99. |
9 | Project III Continues | - |
10 | Project IV (%10) Still Life Photography | Perweiler, G., 1984, Secrets of Studio Still Life Photography, Amphoto: New York, ISBN: 0-8174-5898-0, p.6-133 |
11 | Project IV Continues & Project V (%10) A day in your life | - |
12 | Photoshoot Event | |
13 | Project V Continues | |
14 | Project V Continues & Portfolio Submission Brief | |
15 | Semester Review | Portfolio Submission |
16 | Semester Review |
Course Notes/Textbooks | |
Suggested Readings/Materials | Davenport, A., 1991, The History of Photography, Focal Press: Boston, ISBN: 0-8263-2076-7 p.3-29 Turner, P., 1987, History of Photograph, Bison Books Corp: USA, ISBN: 0-671-08923-4, p. 11-35 Stuckey, S., National Geographic Complete Photography, 2011, National Geographic Society: USA, ISBN: 978-142620776, p. 9-196 Diprose, G. and Robins, J., 2012, Photography: the new basics: principles, techniques and practice, Thames&Hudson: United Kingdom, ISBN: 978-0-500-28978-5, p. 45-68 and 113-140 Sheppard, R., 2008, Adobe Camera Raw For Digital Photographers Only, 2nd ed., Wiley Publishing: Indiana, ISBN: 978-0-470-22457-1, p.73-266 Lewinski, J. and Magnus, M., The Book of Portrait Photography, 1982, Alfred A. Knopf Inc. : New York, ISBN: 978-0394524689, p.6-72 Smith, B., Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous, 2013, New Riders: USA, ISBN: 978-0-321-80414-3, p. 18-194 Child, J. , Studio Photography Essential Skills, 2008, 4th ed., Focal Press: Canada, ISBN: 978-0-240-52096-4, p. 45-126 Siegel, E, 2008, The Fashion Photography Course: First Principles to Successful Shoot - the Essential Guide, Thames&Hudson: London, ISBN: 978-0-500-28769-9, p.10-99 Perweiler, G., 1984, Secrets of Studio Still Life Photography, Amphoto: New York, ISBN: 0-8174-5898-0, p.6-133 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation |
1
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10
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Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio |
1
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30
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project |
1
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50
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm | ||
Final Exam | ||
Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
4
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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 |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
14
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2
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28
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
1
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28
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28
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Homework / Assignments |
1
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10
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10
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
5
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10
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50
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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 |
180
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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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1 | To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering. |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest