Black & White Darkroom Photography

Description

The Certificate of Achievement in Black & White Darkroom Photography emphasizes black and white darkroom processes providing students with the knowledge and skills to work with traditional gelatin silver methods and alternative processes. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using film based cameras including 35mm, medium format and large format. Along with advanced developing, processing, and printing techniques in a traditional darkroom to produce photographic works with a fine art aesthetic. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a portfolio of black and white photographs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. apply appropriate and effective exposure techniques using black & white film and film cameras including;
2. evaluate and develop photographic prints in a traditional darkroom using black & white techniques and non-silver processes;
3. analyze and describe black & white and alternative process photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.

Program Requirements

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Other Information

Discipline: Arts & Design

Program Control Number: 41996

TOP Code: 101200 - Applied Photography

CIP Code: 10.0201 - Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician