Photography: Darkroom Explorations

OPEN TO SOPHOMORES, JUNIORS, AND SENIORS

PREREQUISITE: NONE

0.5 MAJOR CREDIT AT LEVEL 9 / .25 ELECTIVE CREDIT

This one-semester course is perfect for the photographer that just can’t get enough of the darkroom. In this class, students will create using darkroom and digital-based alternative processes such as lith printing, selenium toning, UV printing, and liquid emulsion. These processes celebrate contemporary and traditional photography. We will explore and engage in conversations about the history of alternative processes and how innovations in digital photography have allowed us to continue using these techniques. Students will work with a variety of medium and large format cameras, like the Holga and 4X5 camera, shoot both black & white and color film. Students will use these methods of image-making to investigate topics of their choosing. Individual and collaborative projects will be encouraged. Students may be required to purchase a photo kit. This course may be repeated to create a year-long experience or paired with another semester class. This course fulfills one semester of the graduation requirement for fine and/or practical arts.