Technical Photography
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Photography | MMT106 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 1 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ş. HAKAN ATAPEK
Prof. Dr. Muzaffer ZEREN
Associate Prof. Dr. Enbiya TÜREDİ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim ÜNAL
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explain the terms of imaging fundamentals, photo sensibilization and contrast.
2) Explain the terms of sensitometry, gradation, density and characteristic (density-exposure) curves.
3) Explain the terms of color and digital imaging.
4) Clarify the terms of resolution, depth of focus and contrast mechanisms in light microscopy.
5) List the elements of a camera, write its properties and explain how to use it.
6) Specify the principles of photo shooting techniques.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
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| 1 | Low | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | Low | Low | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | Low | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
N/A
Course Contents
Fundamentals of imaging: Light sensitive layers and filtering technique, Sharpness and sharpness test, sensitivity and contrast, Introduction to sensitometry, Gradation, density and density-exposure diagram, Negative and positive, Development, fixation and stopper chemicals and related bath techniques, Density-exposure diagrams with light photons and electrons, Imaging techniques with technical photography, Color and digital imaging
Weekly Schedule
1) Light sensitive layers and filtering techniques2) Sharpness and sharpness test, sensitivity and contrast
3) Grain in photographic layer microstructure
4) Introduction to sensitometry
5) Gradation, density and density-exposure diagram
6) Contrast index, Factors affecting gradation, Light measurement
7) Negative and positive
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Fixation and stopper chemicals and related bath techniques
10) Mechanisms of Photograph and Filming Process
11) Imaging in electronmicroscopy
12) Density-exposure diagrams with light photons and electrons
13) Imaging techniques with technical photography
14) Digital imaging
15) Digital Imaging II
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study
5) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required