Introduction to Film Photography

Catalog description

This course is an introduction in black-and-white still photography for non-photography majors. Through weekly assignments, students will become familiar with the operation of a 35mm camera body, lenses, and film processing and printing, while exploring basic principles of lighting, depth of field, principles of design, blur, stop motion, exposure, and tone control. Lectures will address technical, aesthetic, and conceptual topics through black and white photography. Students will engage in the language of the critique through participation in discussions of photographic shooting assignments. Students are required to purchase their own film and photo paper and are encouraged to have their own 35mm film camera. **Fee: A materials fee is required for this course, and an additional course fee applied via student account**