Photography

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor's degree in Photography

Level of Qualification

First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)

Recognition of Prior Learning

Lateral or vertical transfer student admission is carried out basing on the "The Transfer Regulations for Associate and Undergraduate Degrees, Double Majors, Sub-specialties and Credit Transfer Regulations among Institutions". The prior learning of transfer students is recognized as per the relevant regulations of Council of Higher Education and under the coordination of the Adaptation Committee.

Kocaeli University guarantees in advance that all credits gained and courses received by an Erasmus student after the mobility abroad will be fully recognized and transferred into Kocaeli University system and upon arrival with the approval of the authorities and the student. While preparing the" Erasmus Credit Transfer and Grade Equivalency Table" the ECTS grades are transmitted to Kocaeli University grading system.

Turkish higher education institutions are in the start-up phase about the recognition of non-formal and informal education. However; computer and foreign language skills that students improve on their own, are evaluated through exemption examinations by the university. Students who prove to be proficient in such exams are exempted from related course(s).

Program Competencies

• To be able to use photographic design principles.
• To be able to analyze the three-dimensional design according to the photograph
• To know the concepts of art and artist, to have knowledge about art history
• To be able to examine the stages of photography technology and art from its invention to the present
• To be able to define, analyze and interpret a photograph, both technically and in terms of content, in line with the information gained on the history and theory of photography
• To have the ability to produce and develop a photographic project with artistic integrity in the context of form and content.
• To support photographic works by drawing basic sketches or patterns
• To be able to analyze a photography project in the context of presentation and exhibition techniques.
• To have knowledge about photography law and copyright issues.
• To be able to use digital, analog and alternative printing techniques as well as digital photography technology.
• To be able to create original photography language.
• To be able to apply the technical aspects of photography production and the requirements of developing digital technology.
• To be able to master the use of photo studio equipment.

Key Competencies

• The ability to transmit knowledge and opinions verbally and in the written form
• The ability to evaluate knowledge and skills critically
• The ability to work independently and to take responsibilities
• Being inclined to work collaboratively
• The ability to learn and manage to learn
• The ability to use digital literacy skills
• The ability to use a foreign language at the level of professional communication
• The ability to adopt and obey the rules of scientific etiquette
• The ability to take initiative and make attempts in order to turn thoughts into action
• The ability to use the knowledge and skill of scientific research
• The ability to manage and direct work
• The ability to care for social and cultural values
• The ability to use multiple perspectives on different topics
• Mathemetical ability and the ability to use science and technology
• The ability to self-express in the fields that could contribute to personal development (i.e. art, sports, etc.)

EQF/NQF-HETR Relation

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Programme Director or Equivalent

Head of Department: Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Çağatay GÖKTAN | Mustafa Çağatay GÖKTAN

ECTS Departmental Coordinator: Assistant Prof. Dr. Şeniz YUVARLAK | Şeniz YUVARLAK