“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.”
~Dorothea Lange
Course Description
This course involves a study of photography from the traditional analog to digital and experimental photographic techniques. Beginning with a 35mm SLR cameras in terms of their component parts (what they are, how they function and how to use them); composition; and darkroom techniques (making and using solutions, film developing, printing and darkroom manipulation). The course will evolve over the year as students will apply their traditional training to working with digital SLR cameras and finishing the year with experimental photography. It is recommended that students have their own 35mm SLR camera as well as a Digital SLR camera (not required).
This course involves a study of photography from the traditional analog to digital and experimental photographic techniques. Beginning with a 35mm SLR cameras in terms of their component parts (what they are, how they function and how to use them); composition; and darkroom techniques (making and using solutions, film developing, printing and darkroom manipulation). The course will evolve over the year as students will apply their traditional training to working with digital SLR cameras and finishing the year with experimental photography. It is recommended that students have their own 35mm SLR camera as well as a Digital SLR camera (not required).
Expectations
Be on time Be respectful Be productive Be critical Be CREATIVE & imaginative Be open minded Participate in discussions & critiques |
Course Evaluation
15% Journal 45% Final print assignments 40% Class participation (Critiques & discussions) |
Equipment
- 8x10 Ilford Black & White Darkroom Paper
- 35mm Black & White film (Ilford or TMAX)
- Binder for negatives and prints
- Journal (Given to you on first day)
- You are not required to bring your own camera, but it would be very helpful if you could as students will need to share otherwise. For our darkroom/ film work, you will need a 35mm SLR camera. I would recommend just buying a used one. For the digital section of the course we will be working with digital SLR cameras. I also would recommend just buying a used camera until you are sure you want to continue your work in photography. Visit the Helpful links page to find suggestions for where to buy cameras.