ART 141 - Photography II

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods

Principles and processes of intermediate black and white photography. Includes use of various types of camera formats, development of film, creating a series, individual analog darkroom space, advanced analog and digital darkrooms techniques, portfolio production, exhibition presentation, verbalization of visual perceptions, and critical analysis of black and white photography in historical and contemporary practices.

Prerequisite(s): ART 140  
Information: The prerequisite may be waived with the consent of the instructor.
  

1. Demonstrate the use of multiple camera formats and skills in film development system. 
2. Demonstrate printing skills in analog and digital darkrooms.
3. Demonstrate ability in critical analysis and visual literacy.
4. Create a conceptual photographic portfolio.

1. Use of Various Types of Camera Formats and Skill in Film Development System
   1. Small, 35mm
   2. Medium, 2 ¼”
   3. Development of a minimum of ten (10) rolls of film manually processed and proofed
2. Printing skills in darkrooms 
   1. In analog darkroom
      1. Burning and dodging with filters
      2. Contrast manipulation
      3. Experimentation with paper surfaces and tones
      4. Making fiber-based prints
      5. Toning
   2. In digital darkroom
      1. Scanning
      2. Image manipulation and alteration
      3. Color management
      4. Paper profiles
      5. Making digital black and white prints
3. Critical Analysis and verbalization of visual perception
   1. Group and individual critiques
   2. Lectures and reading discussions cover the roles of photography, its aesthetic quality, and the communication motives behind making a photograph in the historical context of visual culture
   3. Attending artist lectures

IV.   Creating a series

1. Contact sheet
2. Twenty work prints (minimum)
3. Individual conference
4. Ten archival fine art prints (minimum)