YAŞAR UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION

FALL SEMESTER/ 2022-2023

Assoc. Prof. Pelin Aytemiz Karslı

VCD 2107 PHOTOGRAPHY

Assignment Briefing Sheet
HANDS-ON EX 1:
Aperture: Explore Intimacy/Isolation
OBJECTIVE:
You will learn to control the exposure and dept of field by changing the aperture
using Aperture Priority Mode and/or Manual Mode.

• You can work in pairs

• You have 30 minutes to complete this task

TASK
• We can create an image with a great depth of field (by using a small
aperture), or a shallow depth of field (by using a large aperture). The two
different images will have very different visual qualities. So, this assignment
is about exploring the expressive qualities of these camera controls.

• For this classwork you will first use Aperture Priority Mode. If you feel
comfortable you may switch using Manual Mode.

• You are expected to create

1. Shallow depth of field (small f/stop): use short depth of field to create
a feeling of closeness or intimacy with your subject

2. Great depth of field (large f/stop): Use great or deep depth of field as
a way to create a feeling of isolation or loneliness.
 • Consider placing your subject near and far in space. You may also try using
great DoF to create intimacy and short DoF to create isolation. You may try to
change the focal length.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Submission date: TODAY. After completing the task come back to class.
• Shoot at least 8 images that explore the creative use of aperture.
• Bring the best 2 images (1 Intimacy / 1 Isolation) to class.
• We will have a feedback session.