ART 191 - Darkroom Photography
Last Date of Approval: Spring 2021
1 Credits
Total Lecture Hours: 0
Total Lab Hours: 30
Total Clinical Hours: 0
Total Work-Based Experience Hours: 0
Course Description:
This course covers basic darkroom concepts and procedures. Students will learn to shoot with 35mm film cameras, develop roll film, make enlargements, and create full-sized negatives for contact processes. Students will learn to apply basic design elements and principles to their photographs. Via self- and class critiques, students will evaluate their own work and that of their peers. Required participation in the college photography show or equivalent. This course will allow students to find new forms of self-expression, both in visual career fields and on a personal level.
Prerequisites: ART 184 - Photography
Mode(s) of Instruction: traditional/face-to-face
Credit for Prior Learning: There are no Credit for Prior Learning opportunities for this course.
Course Fees: Course Materials: $35.00
Common Course Assessment(s): None
Student Learning Outcomes and Objectives:
1. Properly operate 35mm SLR film cameras, including settings.
2. Use darkroom techniques to develop and print black and white film while implementing systematic documentation of methods and processes.
3. Employ standard safety procedures and precautions for working with photographic chemicals.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the care, storage, and presentation of photographic media.
Course Objectives
1. Examine the history of film cameras and film developing processes.
2. Gain proficiency with the use of a film camera, including all parts, settings, and controls.
3. Develop proper film-handling techniques.
4. Select appropriate materials and processes for the intent of the project.
5. Use basic darkroom techniques to develop black and white prints from film negatives, including making contact sheets and test strips.
6. Create prints with the sabattier effect.
7. Maintain organized, detailed, accurate records to document methods and processes.
8. Use proper safety precautions when working with darkroom processes and materials.
9. Demonstrate appropriate care and storage of photographic materials and media.
10. Employ professional techniques for mounting and displaying photographic prints.
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