OPERATING ROOM SERVICES (TURKISH)
Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

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: Associate (Short 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) The use of theoretical knowledge in practice
2) Effective use the terminology of the field
3) Behave according to basic professional legislation related the field
4) Use information and communication technology, express professional knowledge through written and verbal/non-verbal communication
5) Express the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values of professional
6) Behave according to quality management and processes and participate in these processes
7) Develop themselves personally and professionally updating knowledge, skills and competencies of the field with lifelong learning awareness
8) Use basic level knowledge and skills related the field, interpret and evaluate the data, identify potential problems and solve them
9) Implement techniques according to developing technology and use new tools and devices
10) The ability to prepare the operating room for surgery
11) The ability to admit the patient into the operating room and to provide assistance for post - operational transport
12) The ability to have theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field at a basic level