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ART 162 - Black and White Photography III
This is a lab-intensive course for students with one year of previous course work in photography. The use of photography as an expressive tool is approached by study and application of advanced methods of working with camera and processing film and prints with specialized photochemistry. Student learn to select print papers that enhance image quality. The limits of the 35mm negative format are explored.
Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- Previsualize subject matter for black and white photographs.
- Determine personal film speed.
- Adjust film processing to compensate for scene brightness.
- Produce their own gray scales and meter cards.
- Control the tonal ranges in prints from negatives made under a variety of lighting conditions.
- Prepare a portfolio of exhibition quality, archivally matted prints.
Prerequisite: Black and White Photography II (ART 161) or equivalent experience. 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