NEW MEDIA
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	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)	To be able to critically interpret and discuss the theories, the concepts, the traditions, and the developments in the history of thought which are fundamental for the field of new media, journalism and communication.
2)	To be able to attain written, oral and visual knowledge about technical equipment and software used in the process of news and the content production in new media, and to be able to acquire effective abilities to use them on a professional level.
3)	To be able to get information about the institutional agents and generally about the sector operating in the field of new media, journalism and communication, and to be able to critically evaluate them.
4)	To be able to comprehend the reactions of the readers, the listeners, the audiences and the users to the changing roles of media environments, and to be able to provide and circulate an original contents for them and to predict future trends.
5)	To be able to apprehend the basic theories, the concepts and the thoughts related to neighbouring fields of new media and journalism in a critical manner.
6)	To be able to grasp global and technological changes in the field of communication, and the relations due to with their effects on the local agents.
7)	To be able to develop skills on gathering necessary data by using scientific methods, analyzing and circulating them in order to produce content.
8)	To be able to develop acquired knowledge, skills and competence upon social aims by being legally and ethically responsible for a lifetime, and to be able to use them in order to provide social benefit.
9)	To be able to operate collaborative projects with national/international colleagues in the field of new media, journalism and communication.
10)	To be able to improve skills on creating works in various formats and which are qualified to be published on the prestigious national and international channels.