ARTT 141 Black-and-White Film Photography I
In this film photography course, students will develop the technical skills required to operate a 35mm film camera, as well as learn the basic elements of photographic composition, lighting, and film and print processing. A 35mm SLR film camera with fully manual controls and a stable tripod suitable for a SLR camera are required.
Hours Weekly
4.5 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Operate a fully adjustable 35mm SLR camera.
- 2. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary used in film photography.
- 3. Identify what elements constitute effective photographic composition.
- 4. Research the works of past or present photographers to enhance photographic knowledge and attain global awareness as it relates to visual art.
- 5. Apply the principles of proper exposure in composing and producing photographs under natural lighting.
- 6. Identify basic artificial lighting concepts.
- 7. Develop black-and-white negatives.
- 8. Print black-and-white photographs and apply appropriate darkroom techniques to enhance print quality.
- 9. Apply proper photofinishing techniques.
- 10. Perform basic maintenance on camera equipment.
- 11. Analyze and critique personal and peer photographs.
- 12. Develop a portfolio of photographs that demonstrates mastery of the course objectives.
Course Objectives
- 1. Operate a fully adjustable 35mm SLR camera.
- 2. Define and apply the specialized vocabulary used in film photography.
- 3. Identify what elements constitute effective photographic composition.
- 4. Research the works of past or present photographers to enhance photographic knowledge and attain global awareness as it relates to visual art.
- 5. Apply the principles of proper exposure in composing and producing photographs under natural lighting.
- 6. Identify basic artificial lighting concepts.
- 7. Develop black-and-white negatives.
- 8. Print black-and-white photographs and apply appropriate darkroom techniques to enhance print quality.
- 9. Apply proper photofinishing techniques.
- 10. Perform basic maintenance on camera equipment.
- 11. Analyze and critique personal and peer photographs.
- 12. Develop a portfolio of photographs that demonstrates mastery of the course objectives.