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
POV3436	Advanced 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 :	Instructor DELIZIA FLACCAVENTO
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	This course aims to familiarize the students with the details of the black and white darkroom processing and assist them to excel in advanced printing techniques.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Gain control over advanced darkroom materials.
2. Demonstrate expertise in advanced printing techniques.
3. Be able to organize and control every step of B&W printing.
4. Master different darkroom variables which effect final result.
5. Improve portfolio preparing skills.

Course Content

In this course students will learn how to print on fiber-based papers with advanced printing processes.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Exploration of the variables in film processing.
2)	The techniques of film processing based on the topic contrast.	Working on the assignments.
3)	The properties of fiber-base paper in film processing. Assignment I: Shooting and printing on a free topic.	Working on the assignments.
4)	Printing with fiber-base paper.	Working on the assignments.
5)	Applications of variable partial printing. Assignment II: 5 processed prints from a photograph of another photograph.	Working on the assignments.
6)	Application of Safelight Test	Working on the assignments.
7)	Application of Split Printing I	Working on the assignments.
8)	Application of Split Printing II	Working on the assignments.
9)	Methods of drying and pressing fiber-base paper.	Working on the assignments.
10)	Methods of taking notes- print log and methods of ordering forms	Working on the assignments.
11)	Archiving prints and films. Preparing a portfolio.	Working on the assignments.
12)	Using variable contrast papers on same print-I. Assignment III: 5 prints on a given subject.	Working on the assignments.
13)	Using variable contrast papers on same print-II.	Working on the assignments.
14)	Evaluation of the prints produced throughout the semester	Working on the assignments.
14)	Evaluation of the prints produced throughout the semester	Working on the assignments.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Lecture notes will be provided by the teacher.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 25
Homework Assignments	3	% 25
Project	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
Project	1	15	15
Homework Assignments	3	8	24
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			135

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.