TEXTILE AND FASHION DESIGN | |||||
Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
It focuses on the use of different film materials, film processing techniques and archival B&W processing and printing techniques. |
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. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Will be given weekly. |
References: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |