Darkroom 101
| 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.