POV3436 Advanced Black and White DarkroomBahçeşehir UniversityDegree Programs COMMUNICATION AND DESIGNGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational QualificationsBologna Commission
COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN
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
Spring
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) Create design oriented application for the visual communication design field.
2) Resolve visual communication problems via concept based designs and an integrated perspective in the visual communication design field.
3) Qualify in design directing through analysis and design processes.
4) Display creative thinking, approach and production process skills.
5) Integrate basic fields of visual communication; print, time-based and interactive media, through mastering each one of these fields individually.
6) Identify complementary design solutions in the visual field in order to solve communication problems.
7) Perform necessary operational skills in order to finalize products in the visual communication design field.
8) Evaluate recent design trends and the evolving aesthetic perspectives.
9) Use recent design softwares that coincide with the developing information technologies and communication channels.
10) Interpret theoretical, historical and intellectual roots of the visual communication design field.
11) Perform necessary time management in order to complete a visual communication design project.
12) Demonstrate leadership qualities in a design team as well as individual skills during the progress of a visual communication design project.
13) Display compositional solutions and aesthetic skills to fulfill design needs in a visual communication design work.
14) Develop academical, intellectual and critical point of view for global, local and individual visual communication design works. 3