POV3436 Advanced Black and White DarkroomBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs SOCIOLOGYGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
SOCIOLOGY
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 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) To learn and compare major sociology perspectives, both classical and contemporary, and apply all of them to analysis of social conditions.
2) To be able to identify the basic methodological approaches in building sociological and anthropological knowledge at local and global levels
3) To be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the fields of statistics in social sciences.
4) To have a basic knowledge of other disciplines (including psychology, history, political science, communication studies and literature) that can contribute to sociology and to be able to make use of this knowledge in analyzing sociological processes
5) To have a knowledge and practice of scientific and ethical principles in collecting, interpreting and publishing sociological data also develop ability how to share this data with experts and lay people, using effective communication skills
6) To develop competence in analyzing and publishing sociological knowledge by using computer software for quantitative and qualitative analysis; and develop an attitute for learning new techniques in these fields.
7) To identify and to have a knowledge of the theories related to urban and rural sociology and demography, and political sociology, sociology of gender, sociology of body, visual sociology, sociology of work, sociology of religion, sociology of knowledge and sociology of crime.
8) To have knowledge of how sociology is positioned as a scientific discipline from a philosophical and historical perspective
9) To have the awareness of social issues in Turkish society, to develop critical perspective in analysing these issues and to have a knowledge of the works of Turkish sociologists and to be able to transfer this knowledge
10) To have the awareness of social issues and global societal processes and to apply sociological analysis to development and social responsibility projects
11) To have the ability to define a research question, design a research project and complete a written report for various fields of sociology, either as an individual or as a team member.
12) To be able to transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of sociology to the level of secondary school.