ART 140 - Photography I

3 Credits, 5 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 3 lab periods
Introduction to black and white photography as an art form with an emphasis on fundamental techniques of the camera and wet darkroom. Includes manual camera competencies, manual film development, basic darkroom procedures, portfolio building, visual literacy and critical analysis, and the role of photography.

Recommendation: Completion of ART 100 before enrolling in this course. If any recommended course is taken, see a financial aid or Veteran’s Affairs advisor to determine funding eligibility as appropriate.
Information: Photographic equipment, including 35mm cameras, are available for check out during the semester.

Course Learning Outcomes

Analyze how photography has been used as a visual communication tool across cultures and continents.
Demonstrate manual operation of a 35mm camera.
Demonstrate processing films and printing full tonal range gelatin silver prints in wet darkroom.
Create a visual and technical photographic portfolio.

Outline:

History of Photography
1. Identify the international artistic explorations of photography since its 1826 invention
2. Cultivate cultural and global awareness through analyzing photographic projects that explore important and relevant themes
Manual Camera Competencies
1. Aperture
  1. Depth of field
  2. Variations and controls
2. Shutter speeds
  1. Motion
  2. Panning and controls
3. Light meter, exposure
4. ISO
5. Lenses
Manual Film Development
1. Types of film
2. Chemical procedures
3. Time and temperature
4. Printing black and white negatives
  1. Paper surfaces and tones
  2. Handling film
5. Contrast filters
6. Burning and dodging
Portfolio Building
1. Assignments demonstrating technical competencies
2. Assignments demonstrating visual competencies
3. Presentation
  1. Dry mounting
  2. Spotting