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ART 160 - Black and White Photography I
This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of picture taking and picture making. Topics include use of 35mm camera and lens film processing, printing and photochemistry. Two-hour photolabs will provide practical darkroom experience.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify and apply camera handling and cleaning techniques.
- Define and describe characteristics of black and white films and print papers.
- Calculate correct photographic exposures under a variety of lighting conditions.
- Describe and apply basic principles of photographic composition.
- Apply principles governing use of contrast filters.
- Describe and apply the technical and aesthetic criteria by which photographs are evaluated.
- Prepare a portfolio of black and white enlargement prints that exhibit effective focus, depth of field, contrast, cropping and display.
Prerequisite: Students are required to have access to a 35mm camera with adjustable settings and are required to provide their own film and print paper. The College provides all other lab equipment and supplies and use of a modern photolab.
2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory each week 3 credits