POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
POV3435	Black and White Darkroom	Spring Fall	2	2	3	5

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	RA DENİZ DENİZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims at an introduction to darkroom equipment and material.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Develop a personal style in photography.
2. Produce archival B&W prints.
3. Manage skilfully the equipments and materials.
4. Recognize different types of film and paper.
5. Practice advanced printing techniques.

Course Content

It focuses on the use of different film materials, film processing techniques and archival B&W processing and printing techniques.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to photography and basic principles.
2)	Introduction to darkroom, equipment, materials.	Working on the assignments.
3)	Types of photographic film, basic film processing principles. Assignment I: Film processing.	Working on the assignments.
4)	Printing techniques.	Working on the assignments.
5)	Types of papers, paper development principles.	Working on the assignments.
6)	Contrast in print, expressing one's own style. Assignment II: 5 prints.	Working on the assignments.
7)	Safelight test.	Working on the assignments.
8)	The relationship of film processing to film density.	Working on the assignments.
9)	Characteristics of black & white print and examples from pioneer photographers. Assignment III: 5 prints.	Working on the assignments.
10)	Exposing films according to subject matter and printing technique.	Working on the assignments.
11)	Keeping prints and films safe, and preparing a portfolio.	Working on the assignments.
12)	Light-meters and light metering techniques. Assignment IV: 5 prints on a given subject.	Working on the assignments.
13)	Applying contrast filters, and using variable contrast values on a same print I.	Working on the assignments.
14)	Applying contrast filters, and using variable contrast values on a same print II.	Working on the assignments.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Will be given weekly.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	10	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 40
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	4	56
Study Hours Out of Class	13	3	39
Homework Assignments	4	7	28
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			124

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Grasp basic theoretical and conceptual knowledge about the field and relations between them at the level of practice.
2)	Possess basic knowledge about the causes and effects of political transformations in societies.
3)	Possess knowledge about quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods in social and behavioral sciences.
4)	Recognize historical patterns while evaluating contemporary political and social developments.
5)	Demonstrate interdisciplinary and critical approach while analyzing, synthesizing and forecasting domestic and foreign policy.
6)	Conduct studies in the field professionally, both independently or as a team member.
7)	Possess consciousness about lifelong learning based on Research & Development.
8)	Communicate with peers both orally and in writing, by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level and the necessary informatics and communication technologies.
9)	Apply field-related knowledge and competences into career advancement, projects for sustainable development goals, and social responsibility initiatives.
10)	Possess the habit to monitor domestic and foreign policy agenda as well as international developments.
11)	Possess competence to interpret the new political actors, theories and concepts in a global era.
12)	Evaluate the legal and ethical implications of advanced technologies on politics.