ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
- Course
- GRDE208 - ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
- Department
- Graphic Design - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 2 + 2 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
Course Description
A variety of photo and digital based printmaking techniques (high and low-tech) will be introduced as alternative means of printing photographic images to present new methods of layering and manipulating images along with and beyond that of traditional photographic and digital printing. The techniques introduced will incorporate textural and hand-drawn elements with an array of multiple-colour and multiple-image layering possibilities. These approaches will be further applied with a focus on the concept and serial image development utilizing an expanded vocabulary of format and presentation. Also, in the course, students are further introduced to computers and software relating to the subject.
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 1. Recall (2) the process (3) of f-stop and shutter speed .
- 02 2. Recognize ( 2) the composition rules.
- 03 3. Apply (2) digital effects, cropping, color balance, hue and saturation on a photo editing software.
- 04 4. Illustrate (3) concepts with photo manipulation
- 05 6. Reproduce (2) photos with specific themes such as abstract photos, photo journalism, extreme sports or advertorial studio photography.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Overview of the course and requirements / Assignment 1 |
| Week 2 | Portrait photography / Assignment 2 |
| Week 3 | Lifestyle photography / Assignment 3 |
| Week 4 | MIDTERM PROJECT - Product photography: Creating a light box |
| Week 5 | MIDTERM PROJECT - Product photography: White background |
| Week 6 | MIDTERM PROJECT - Product photography: Package and lifestyle product photography - Midterm project |
| Week 7 | Midterm project submission |
| Week 8 | MIDTERM EXAM WEEK |
| Week 9 | MIDTERM EXAM WEEK |
| Week 10 | Architectural photography / Assignmnet 4 |
| Week 11 | FINAL PROJECT - Emotions in photography - Documentary photography |
| Week 12 | FINAL PROJECT - Food Photography |
| Week 13 | FINAL PROJECT - A photo trip to old town Nicosia |
| Week 14 | FINAL PROJECT - Critiques |
| Week 15 | Final project submission |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Taylor, D., Hallett, T., Lowe & P., Sanders, P. (2021) Digital Photography Complete Course. Penguin Random House.
- 02 Mikuriya, J. T. (2017) A history of light : the idea of photography. Bloomsbury Academic.
- 03 Moss, K. L. (2006) 50 fast digital camera techniques. Wiley Publishing.
- 04 Farace, J. (1998) Digital Imaging: Tips, tools, and techniques for photographers. Focal Press.
Learning Outcomes
- L01 1. Students will be able to describe (3) and classify (3) the fundamental characteristics of different photographic genres. SOLO 3
- L02 2. Students will be able to examine (3) and execute (3) technical and aesthetic decisions in different photography genres. SOLO 3
- L03 3. Students will be able to recognize (2) photographic works in terms of composition, lighting, technical quality, and visual storytelling. SOLO 2
Program Outcomes
- P01 Integrate knowledge of interior architecture principles, spatial organization, and visual perception to develop user-centered, functional, aesthetically enriching, and innovative spatial solutions.
- P02 Analyze and evaluate the relationships among user needs, functional constraints, ergonomics, accessibility, and universal design principles to develop interior architecture solutions across different design scales and contexts.
- P03 Research, analyze, and relate historical, cultural, and theoretical knowledge to justify design decisions that respect local values while responding to global cultural diversity.
- P04 Communicate design ideas effectively by integrating visual communication tools, manual and digital representation techniques, and appropriate digital technologies, including artificial intelligence-assisted visualization methods, where appropriate.
- P05 Evaluate and synthesize appropriate materials, color schemes, lighting, and furniture systems using up-to-date technologies and aesthetic principles to shape experiential atmospheres.
- P06 Integrate environmental responsibility, occupant health, and ethical principles to develop sustainable, safe, and healthy interior architecture solutions and justify design decisions.
- P07 Collaborate and coordinate with professionals from architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, and related disciplines by integrating multidisciplinary knowledge to develop comprehensive spatial solutions.
- P08 Critically evaluate research, contemporary approaches, and artificial intelligence-assisted design and research methods to generate innovative knowledge and design solutions while sustaining lifelong learning and professional development.
- P09 Justify professional decisions by integrating ethical principles, cultural, societal, and aesthetic responsibilities with the responsible, legal, and ethical use of digital technologies, including artificial intelligence.
- P10 Plan, manage, and evaluate interior architecture projects by integrating technical systems, user-centered design methods, regulatory requirements, and contemporary digital project management and design technologies.
- P11 Evaluate and reinterpret existing and historic interiors by integrating conservation principles, adaptive reuse strategies, and digital documentation techniques to support cultural continuity and sustainable heritage conservation.
- P12 Integrate inclusive and socially responsible design approaches with entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, professional collaboration, and adaptation to technological transformation to contribute to the sustainable advancement of the profession and society.
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |