In the upcoming weeks students will learn the functions of their camera in regards to capturing light in many situations. Through a combination of assignments and projects students will begin to hone their abilities to make striking images in the tradition of black & white darkroom processes.
The following is a rough guideline to practices, assignments and projects. With a small class we have the opportunity to explore many different aspects of photography. Once familiar with your camera and the darkroom, I hope that personal projects will be created and explored using the wonderful world of black & white photography.
Week One/ Jan. 22nd.
The anatomy of a camera.
How the aperture and shutter works.
Introduction to the darkroom.
Photogram presentation
First film assignment/ film test.
Week Two/ Jan. 29th.
Photograms/ darkroom time.
Historical photographs PowerPoint.
Film processing presentation.
Week Three/ Feb. 5th.
Short Film Screening.
Printing Demonstration.
Darkroom time.
Second film assignment.
Week Four/ Feb. 12th.
First group critique.
Darkroom time.
Contrast filter demo.
Tools of the Trade: Implements for the Photographer
35 mm camera
Preferred film stock*
Preferred photographic paper*
Paper scissors
hand towel
Apron and rubber gloves (optional)
Can of air (dust-off)
Negative sleeves (35mm)
Three ring binder to hold negatives
The material fee of $25.00 will go towards initial chemistry and start up paper. As we use this up we will all need to pitch in and replenish what was used to continue printing in the darkroom. Once familiar with the printing process some people might want to purchase different grades and sizes of paper on an individual need. In trying to cut costs of an expensive art practice I will do my best to find the best prices.
* I will go over certain types of papers and films and a good online store for purchasing them.
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