ART 147 - Alternative Processes in Photography

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

Designed for the advanced image maker interested in expanding knowledge of alternative photographic processes. Includes enlarging negatives for contact printing, nineteenth century processes, twentieth century processes, darkroom materials, and artwork presentation.

Prerequisite(s): ART 128 or ART 140

Course Learning Outcomes

Create enlarged continuous tone digital negatives specific to each process.
Demonstrate the use of the following nineteenth century processes: cyanotype, Van Dyke, salt paper printing, gum dichromate, and palladium.
Demonstrate the use of the following twentieth century processes: instant dye transfer, instant emulsion, transfer, and printing on fabric.
Develop a non-silver dark room.
Prepare art work for exhibition.

Outline:

Enlarging Negatives for Contact Printing

Digital option
Continuous tone, orthochromatic

Nineteenth Century Processes

Cyanotype
Van Dyke
Salt paper
Gum dichromate
Platinum/palladium

Twentieth Century Processes

Instant dye transfer
Instant emulsion transfer
Photo emulsion

Darkroom Materials

Exposure light sources
Contact printing frame options
Printing surfaces, paper, natural fiber
Purchase materials and supplies nationally

Artwork Presentation

Mounting
Framing

Effective Term:
Fall 2013