EUROPEAN UNION 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 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) To be able to examine, interpret data and assess ideas with the scientific methods in the area of EU studies. 2
2) To be able to inform authorities and institutions in the area of EU studies, to be able to transfer ideas and proposals supported by quantitative and qualitative data about the problems. 2
3) To be introduced to and to get involved in other disciplines that EU studies are strongly related with (political science, international relations, law, economics, sociology, etc.) and to be able to conduct multi-disciplinary research and analysis on European politics. 3
4) To be able to evaluate current news on European Union and Turkey-EU relations and identify, analyze current issues relating to the EU’s politics and policies. 2
5) To be able to use English in written and oral communication in general and in the field of EU studies in particular. 1
6) To have ethical, social and scientific values throughout the processes of collecting, interpreting, disseminating and implementing data related to EU studies. 1
7) To be able to assess the historical development, functioning of the institutions and decision-making system and common policies of the European Union throughout its economic and political integration in a supranational framework. 2
8) To be able to evaluate the current legal, financial and institutional changes that the EU is going through. 2
9) To explain the dynamics of enlargement processes of the EU by identifying the main actors and institutions involved and compare previous enlargement processes and accession process of Turkey. 2
10) To be able to analyze the influence of the EU on political, social and economic system of Turkey. 2
11) To acquire insight in EU project culture and to build up project preparation skills in line with EU format and develop the ability to work in groups and cooperate with peers. 2
12) To be able to recognize theories and concepts used by the discipline of international relations and relate them to the historical development of the EU as a unique post-War political project. 3