Large Format Photography

Catalog description

This course will introduce the concepts and techniques that are inherent to the large format camera. Class projects and weekly assignments, designed to serve individual interests, will introduce basic controls and camera movements. The view camera’s unique capability to exercise an extraordinary amount of control over the image and its strength as a tool for visualizing will be emphasized as a critical aspect of the student’s perceptions, interests and creative expression. Demonstrations and hands on practice during class sessions will prepare students for weekly shooting projects. The primary focus of this class will be upon student personal work.