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Introduction to visual techniques is an introductory course on photography techniques (Murad Gürzumar GRA 225) and electronic imaging techniques (Fulya Ince GRA 226).
Students are expected to acquire basic technical knowledge of black and white photography including film developing, enlarging and paper processing in synchronization with the fundamental video production basics.
Also within the same course, students are introduced to computers and graphic design software.
Credit units: 3
[ Objectives | Schedule | Requirements | Evaluation | More ]
1. To learn the historical evolution of cameras and photography techniques
2. To learn how and why to use the basic functions of a camera
3. To learn how to use light sources
4. To learn basic photographic materials and equipment
5. To learn basic darkroom procedures and working methods
6. To develop visual sensitivity and analytical / critical skills
| Week 1 |
Principles of light, Camera Obscura |
| Week 2 |
The simple camera: Pinhole Camera - Types of camera |
| Week 3 |
Basic Controls of a Camera, Shutter, Aperture, Focusing |
| Week 4 |
Introduction to Darkroom |
| Week 5 |
Depth of Field, Blur and Movement |
| Week 6 |
Lenses and their Controls, extra lenses and other photographic equipment |
| Week 7 |
Films and their types |
| Week 8 |
Exposure and measuring exposure |
| Week 9 |
Pattern, Texture and Shape in Photography |
| Week 10 |
Subject Lighting, Artificial Light Sources |
| Week 11 |
Color - Subtractive and Additive Color Synthesis
Color Temperature, CC Filters and other filters |
| Week 12 |
Using the tonal range: high and low key effects |
| Week 13 |
Organizing the picture |
35mm Reflex Camera, Standard and Tele / Zoom Lens
6x7cm Medium Format Camera, Standard and Wide Lens
(school's equipment to be used in the studio #210)
Flash system with the relevant parts
(school's equipment to be used in the studio #210)
Exposure Meter
(school's equipment to be used in the studio #210)
100 sheet of 18x24cm Ilford multigrade paper: glossy or semi-matt surface
10 sheet of 3Ox4Ocm Ilford multigrade paper: glossy or semi-niatt surface
1 roll of 36 exp. medium speed slide film
(to be developed by a professional lab)
10 roll of 36 exp. medium speed B&W Negative film
(to be developed by student)
One roll 120 (1O exp.) medium speed B&W Negative film
(to be developed by student)
Students are required to submit a portfolio containing their projects 8 rolls of 36 exp. medium speed B&W negative film.
| Projects |
40% |
| HomeWork |
10% |
| Midterm Examination |
20% |
| Final Examination |
30% |
If you would like more information on the course, please proceed to one of the following sections and see what are the tasks given to the students and the results of their work.
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