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 |
POV3436 | Advanced 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 : | 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. |
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. |
In this course students will learn how to print on fiber-based papers with advanced printing processes. |
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. |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lecture notes will be provided by the teacher. |
References: |
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 |
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 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |