MİM227

School of Architecture and Design \ Architecture

3

4

Elective

Turkish

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Architecture

This course on architectural photography consists of both theoretical and practical components. The theoretical section follows a chronological approach, examining the relationship between photography and architectural theory, history, and practice from its origins to the present. The practical section focuses on photographic techniques and their application to architectural photography. Through lectures and class discussions, the course aims to provide an analytical perspective on the form, content, and socio-cultural background of architectural photography, emphasizing its role in design, promotion, comprehension, and appreciation of buildings. The practical exercises are designed to equip students with technical proficiency in architectural photography while also fostering creativity.

Acar, S. (2013). "Intersecting Routes of Architectural Travel, Photography, and Survey Books in the Nineteenth Century" in Nineteenth-Century Photographs and Architecture, ed. Micheline Nilsen, 75-92. Surrey: Ashgate..
Acar, S. (2020). As you see: Photographic constructs of architecture. In Abbas, G. M.,
Acar, S., Bancı, S., Çağlar, N., Ruhi Sipahioğlu, I., Yılmaz, B. (Eds.) Materiart.
Architectural Design, Research and Technology (pp.583-596) Caleidoscopio. ISBN 978- 989-658-668-3
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Elwall, R. (2004) Building with Light. London and New York: Merrell.
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Freeman, M. (2007) The Photographer’s Eye. Burlington and Oxford: Focal Press.
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Heiferman, M., Lichtenstein, T., Sultan, T. (2018) Image Building. New York: Parrish Art Museum.
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Higgott, A. and Wray, T. (2012) Camera Constructs. Photography, Architecture and Modern City. Farnham: Ashgate.
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Redstone, E. (2014). Shooting Space. Architecture in Contemporary Photography. New York: Phaidon.
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Bajac, Quentin. Karanlık Odanın Sırları (İstanbul, YKY: 2014)
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Gemici, Ömer (der.) Temel Fotoğraf Bilgisi (Ankara: TFSF, 2013)
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Kanburoğlu, Özer. Tüm Yönleriyle Mimari Fotoğrafçılık (İstanbul: Say, 2016)

The course aims to develop students' understanding of architectural photography as both a representational tool and a creative medium. It provides technical knowledge on photography, explores its role in architectural research, documentation, and visualization, and introduces significant architectural photographers and their works. Students will learn to critically analyze architectural photographs while also acquiring the skills to produce architectural and built environment images.

1. Understand how photography has been instrumentalized as a representational tool in architecture (Knowledge)
2. Gain knowledge of photographic techniques and their applications in architectural photography. (Knowledge)
3. Learn about different ways photography interacts with architecture, including research, documentation, reinterpretation, and representation. (Knowledge)
4. Recognize key architectural photographers and their works in architectural history. (Knowledge)
5. Develop the ability to produce high-quality architectural and built environment photographs. (Skill)
6. Apply photographic techniques effectively to capture architectural subjects with technical accuracy. (Skill)
7. Critically analyze and interpret architectural photography in terms of composition, content, and socio-cultural context. (Skill)
8. Integrate architectural photography into professional and academic work as a tool for representation and analysis.(Competence)
9. Utilize architectural photography for documentation, conceptual exploration, and creative expression.(Competence)
10. Assess and critique architectural images with an informed and analytical perspective.(Competence)

Week 1: The Relationship Between Photography and Architecture (19th and 20th Centuries). Lecture and discussion on architectural and urban photography.
Week 2: Elements of Photography: Shutter speed, aperture, focal lengths of lenses, ISO.
Week 3: The Relationship Between Photography and Architecture (20th Century): Lecture and discussion on architectural and urban photography.
Week 4: The Relationship Between Photography and Architecture (20th Century)
Week 5: Light and Color: What are the light sources used in photography? Light metering, light metering modes. How does the use of light affect photography? Characteristics of light: color temperature, white balance.
Week 6: Technical Tips for Architectural Photography Production Determining the right shooting time and vantage point. Lens selection, the function and importance of perspective and sharpness. Common challenges in outdoor photography and their solutions. Common challenges in interior photography and their solutions. Techniques for taking photographs with a mobile phone camera.
Week 7: The Relationship Between Photography and Architecture (Contemporary Works)
Week 8: Presentation on Portfolio Development
Week 9: Evaluation of Photos Taken for the Final Portfolio Submission
Week 10: Evaluation of Photos Taken for the Final Portfolio Submission. Photo editing with Photoshop and Snapseed.
Week 11: Evaluation of Photos Taken for the Final Portfolio Submission. Photo editing with Photoshop and Snapseed.
Week 12: Evaluation of Photos Taken for the Final Portfolio Submission

• Participation and participation to class discussions: 5 %
• Homeworks: 25 %
• Presentation and paper 20 %
• Portfolio % 50