ART 161 — ART-161. Camera and Darkroom Techniques. (3 Credits)
This studio course develops expressive and technical skills in 35mm camera usage and darkroom work through the exploration of various black-and-white films, chemistries, exposure systems and printing techniques. Through a series of complex photographic projects, students learn to think creatively with a camera, control exposure, and explore the photographic potential of various combinations of films and developers, printing papers, alternative printing techniques, and various lighting techniques. Students supply black-and-white film, mounting board, RC and fiber-based paper, and 35mm manual camera. Fee is required. (6 contact hours)