Darkroom Photography

This is a traditional analog photography course that makes use of black and white film and darkroom printing. Students will apply their knowledge of composition and camera operations to shoot photos with a manual SLR film camera and master the art of processing film and printing in the darkroom. Students will learn how to achieve specific visual effects through manipulation of camera settings and darkroom printing techniques. Projects may include working with homemade pinhole cameras, creative photograms, toy cameras and other alternative photographic processes.