Photo I: Analog and Digital

Catalog description

This introductory-level course covers both traditional B&W and digital photographic image-making. Students will learn exposure and metering through the use of 35mm single-lens reflex cameras. B&W film processing, the creation of silver gelatin prints, hybrid/experimental darkroom techniques, scanning film, digital capture, digital workflow, color theory, and digital output methods will all be presented as tools for artistic inquiry. Exposure to a selection of historical and contemporary photographers will inform class discussions and the creative process. Through hands-on experimentation, students will explore the construction and manipulation of photographic media in order to strengthen their own artistic voice and practice.