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|name=Darkroom 101
|name=Darkroom 101
|description=Interested in photography? Whether you’re picking up a new hobby or maybe it’s just been awhile, our Darkroom 101 class will introduce you to the Darkroom and, by the end of classes, you will feel confident developing your own film! You'll learn everything from best practices and equipment usage to understanding the basic mechanics of fine art printing. We will cover the concepts of the editing and aesthetics. You will develop your film, create contact sheets, discuss the editing process, and ultimately, create your own prints. We’ll discuss best practices and you’ll leave with an understanding of proper usage of equipment and chemistry. Along the way, we’ll have discussions about aesthetics and choices that are made during exposure, development and printing. The goal of the intro class is for you to feel comfortable and confident in the darkroom!
|description=Darkroom 101 will introduce you to the art of film photography, darkroom processing, and photo printing. You'll learn everything from best practices and equipment usage to understanding the basic mechanics of fine art printing. We will cover the concepts of editing and composition. You will develop your film, create contact sheets, create your own prints and participate in group critiques. You’ll leave with an understanding of proper usage of equipment and chemistry. Along the way, you will develop your own personal style and visual narrative. The goal of the intro class is for you to feel comfortable and confident in the darkroom!  


In this class:  
In this class:  
* You will explore alternative photographic processes, discover different genres, and begin to understand basic film practices.  
* You will explore various photographic processes, discover different genres, and begin to understand basic film practices.
* You will use a pinhole camera, meet professional working photographers and grow confident in your understanding of exposure.
* You will be exposed to professional photographers.
* You will begin to learn photographic composition techniques and strengthen your visual literacy.  
* You will begin to learn photographic composition techniques and strengthen your visual literacy.  


''A SLR manual film camera is required. Limited school cameras are available for temporary check out. This course requires a $25 lab fee.''
''A 35mm SLR manual film camera is required. Limited school cameras are available for temporary check out. This course requires a $30 lab fee.''
|department=Fine and Performing Arts
|department=Fine and Performing Arts
|teacher=Cheyenne Butcher
|teacher=Cheyenne Butcher

Latest revision as of 11:19, 10 February 2025


Department Fine and Performing Arts
Teacher Cheyenne Butcher
Sessions 1
Prerequisites Art Foundations
GR Code FA
Offered Currently
Open to Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors

Darkroom 101 will introduce you to the art of film photography, darkroom processing, and photo printing. You'll learn everything from best practices and equipment usage to understanding the basic mechanics of fine art printing. We will cover the concepts of editing and composition. You will develop your film, create contact sheets, create your own prints and participate in group critiques. You’ll leave with an understanding of proper usage of equipment and chemistry. Along the way, you will develop your own personal style and visual narrative. The goal of the intro class is for you to feel comfortable and confident in the darkroom!

In this class:

  • You will explore various photographic processes, discover different genres, and begin to understand basic film practices.
  • You will be exposed to professional photographers.
  • You will begin to learn photographic composition techniques and strengthen your visual literacy.

A 35mm SLR manual film camera is required. Limited school cameras are available for temporary check out. This course requires a $30 lab fee.