COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
- Course
- VICD210 - COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
- Department
- Visual Communication Design - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 3
- ECTS
- 8
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 2
- Course Coordinator(s)
- -
- Prerequisite
- Keywords
Course Description
The main aim of Commercial Photography is to establish moderately advanced photographic practices geared towards an understanding of the commercial application and development of photographic skills. Commercial photography covers a wide range of photographic disciplines. In this course students learn the principles behind photographic lighting, study the art of portrait photography, or develop their time-lapse photography skills. In the Commercial Photography course, students will be able to build valuable technical, critical and business skills through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and group works. The focus of commercial photography course is on commercial photography shooting and posing, plus lighting and creative techniques.
COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
No evaluation items have been defined.
Course outcomes
- 01 to construct in-depth knowledge in color and black and white photography.
- 02 to assess different photographic types and production techniques.
- 03 to conduct the photographic equipment in studio and on location.
- 04 to implement different editing techniques in Lightroom and Capture One.
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Photography as Storytelling (Without Words); Introduction + Practice Exercise |
| Week 2 | Camera Perspective and Subject Distance; Practice Exercise and discussion |
| Week 3 | Visual Hierarchy and Intentional Composition; Practice Exercise and discussion |
| Week 4 | Smartphone Lenses and Focal Length; Practice Exercise and discussion |
| Week 5 | Stillness and Movement in Photography; Practice Exercise |
| Week 6 | Midterm Project Preparation |
| Week 7 | Midterm week |
| Week 8 | Midterm week |
| Week 9 | Black and White Photography; Practice Exercise and discussion |
| Week 10 | Monocolor Photography; Field Trip to Karmi village |
| Week 11 | Photo Editing with Adobe Photoshop |
| Week 12 | Advanced Photo Editing with Adobe Photoshop |
| Week 13 | Image Layout and Presentation with Adobe InDesign |
| Week 14 | Final Project Preparation and In-Class Exhibition |
| Week 15 | Final week |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Scott Kelby, 2026. The iPhone Photography Book (2nd Edition): How to get professional-looking images using the awesome camera you always have with you
- 02 Henry Carroll, 2014. Read This If You Want to Take Great Photographs
- 03 James Luciana, 2000. Black-And-White Photography Manifest Visions: Manifest Visions : An International Collection
Learning Outcomes
- L01 Students will apply Photography techniques to create ideas for commercial purposes SOLO 4
- L02 Students analyze Photographs in terms of composition and frame of the object SOLO 4
- L03 Students express their ideas about creative contents for photography SOLO 3
- L04 Students will develop new perspectives about commercial contents SOLO 5
Program Outcomes
- P01 Has knowledge of the basic concepts, theory and methods in the field of public relations, advertising, marketing and integrated marketing communications.
- P02 Has knowledge of the appropriate media planning processes for target audiences in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P03 Is able to write periodic reports on the activities carried out in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P04 Is able to use research and planning methods and techniques related to public relations and advertising.
- P05 Knows organisational crisis management processes.
- P06 Knows the media and digital media communication techniques and processes related to the promotion of institutions and organisations.
- P07 Knows the creation and application of media strategy in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P08 Has knowledge of legal regulations and ethics related to public relations and advertising.
- P09 Is able to conduct marketing and consumer behavior research and undertake planning based on this research data.
- P10 Is able to conduct public relations and advertising campaigns.
- P11 Is able to use digital media and social media in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P12 Has the ability to use current and effective presentation techniques in the field of public relations and advertising.
- P13 Is able to monitor social developments and changes in the behavior of the target audience and use the information obtained to design public relations and advertising campaigns.
- P14 Is able to take initiative in solving problems in the fields of public relations and advertising by acting as a responsible individual as well as a team member.
- P15 Is able to create and implement brand and communication strategies.
- P16 Is able to analyse consumer behavior in traditional and digital channels of communication using scientific methods and to evaluate the unique dynamics of these channels.
- P17 Is aware of and acts in accordance with the standards and ethical codes of national and international professional organisations in the fields of public relations and advertising.
- P18 Can communicate effectively within an international study and work environments.
- P19 Can apply their learning into practice in real work contexts,
Po-Lo Matrix
| LO | P01 | P02 | P03 | P04 | P05 | P06 | P07 | P08 | P09 | P10 | P11 | P12 | P13 | P14 | P15 | P16 | P17 | P18 | P19 | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L03 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| L04 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |