VOCATIONAL SCHOOL

Department of Radio and Tv Programming (Turkish)

RTV 222 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Press and Documentary Photography
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
RTV 222
Fall/Spring
1
2
2
4

Prerequisites
None
Course Language
Turkish
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
Short Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Lecture / Presentation
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives Within the context of this course, historical development, theoretical and application doctrines of press and documentary photography will be considered. Aim of the course is teaching the principles and ethical values of press and documentary photography to the students and let them have the knowledge and practice to make noteworthy photo reportages.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • The students who succeeded in this course; will be able to have knowledge about historical development and recent practices of press and documentary photography,
  • Will be able to evaluate the role and importance of photograph in mass media,
  • Will be able to have information about the requirements which make press and documentary photograph strong and valuable,
  • Will be able to learn the social impact of press and documentary photographs in history,
  • Will be able to have information about important press and documentary photographers and their works,
  • Will be able to make photography projects by using the information and technics they learn in this course.
Course Description Within this course, historic, theoretic, ethic and technic information about press and documentary photography will be taught to the students. In the light of these information the importance and effects of press and documentary photography will be discussed and documentary photography projects will be made.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
X
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Introduction to the course Meeting with the students, information about the course content
2 Historical importance and development of press and documentary photography Haber Fotoğrafçılığı Yazar: Özer Kanburoğlu Chapter 2: Dünyada Haber Fotoğrafçılığının Başlangıcı ve Gelişimi Chapter 3: Türk Basınında Haber Fotoğrafçılığının Başlangıcı ve Gelişimi Chapter 5: Modern Haber Fotoğrafçılığının Doğuşu
3 Documentary photography Basın Fotoğrafçılığı Yazar: Pierre Jean Amar Chapter 1
4 Types of documentary photography Basın Fotoğrafçılığı Yazar: Pierre Jean Amar Chapter 2
5 Press photography and its types Haber Fotoğrafçılığı Yazar: Özer Kanburoğlu Chapter 9: Haber Fotoğrafının Genel Özellikleri ve Kategorileri
6 Main techniques and equipment used in press and documentary photography Haber Fotoğrafçılığı Yazar: Özer Kanburoğlu Chapter 11: Günümüzde Haber Fotoğrafçılığında Kullanılan Ekipmanlar
7 Documentary storytelling with photographs and making a photography project Choosing the final projects
8 Kemeraltı Trip (Photography Practice)
9 Ethical values in press and documentary photography The PowerPoint document about the iconic photos and stories will be distributed. Photographs will be displayed.
10 Iconic photographs and their stories PowerPoint document related with iconic photographs and their stories will be distributed to the students. Also photography presentations will be made in the class.
11 Issues and images Basın Fotoğrafçılığı Yazar: Pierre Jean Amar ISBN: 9786055749026 Chapter: 3
12 Tire Trip (Photography Practice)
13 Career opportunities in press and documentary photography and sectoral information Haber Fotoğrafçılığı Yazar: Özer Kanburoğlu Chapter 18: Haber Fotoğrafçılığında Kariyer
14 Project presentations and discussions I Students will make the presentations of their projects
15 Review of the semester
16 Final Exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

Basın Fotoğrafçılığı
Yazar: Pierre Jean Amar
ISBN: 9786055749026

Haber Fotoğrafçılığı
Yazar: Özer Kanburoğlu
ISBN: 9786050202458

Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
1
20
Project
1
40
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
3
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
1
16
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
2
32
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
1
5
5
Project
1
15
15
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
0
Final Exam
1
20
20
    Total
120

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To be able to define the historical development process, fundamental principles, and theories of Radio and Television Programming, and explain the basic principles of audio-visual storytelling.

2

To be able to utilize technical equipment and software requiring expertise in the field of Radio and Television Programming according to contemporary techniques.

3

To be able to describe the pre-production research of an audio-visual work, scriptwriting, production planning, camera usage, sound recording, lighting setup, and post-production editing design at a fundamental level and apply at least one of them at an advanced level.

4

To be able to apply standard video shooting and sound recording indoors and outdoors within the scope of a production in teamwork.

5

To be able to explain the national and universal values, professional and ethical principles, and legal regulations required in radio-television broadcasting.

6

To be able to evaluate audio-visual outputs based on technical and methodological criticism.

7

To be able to generate creative and critical approaches and projects suitable for the broadcasting platform and selected media, taking responsibility in individual or teamwork.

X
8

To be able to consider occupational safety principles while working in media, production, and press-broadcasting fields.

9

To be able to apply the knowledge gained in classes within the scope of an internship in relevant job fields.

X
10

To be able to follow the information in the field and communicate with colleagues by using English at the general level of European Language Portfolio A2.

11

To be able to possess interdisciplinary knowledge in artistic, cultural, and social issues related to communication fields and programs.

X
12

To be able to direct their learning towards an advanced educational level by keeping track of technological changes and innovations, considering a lifelong learning vision.

X
13

To be able to analyze the universal and social dimensions and legal consequences of their professional work in the field concerning human rights, cultural diversity, environmental issues, public interest, and public service.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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