Revised 1/2024

PHT 103 - Black and White Darkroom Photography I (3 CR.)

Course Description

Highlights principles of photography including camera operation and darkroom procedures. Focuses on black and white photography. Requires outside shooting and lab work. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

Introduces fundamental techniques of black and white photography including 35 mm camera operation, black & white film development, contact printing, and enlargement. Introduces the medium as a fine art and a means of communication.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

  • Operate a film camera competently
  • Select appropriate materials and techniques for black and white photography
  • Expose, develop, print, and present black and white photographs competently
  • Solve formal and aesthetic problems effectively
  • Discuss work in the medium using appropriate vocabulary

Major Topics to Be Included

  • 35 mm film camera operation
  • Materials and techniques for black and white film photography
  • Exposure, development, printing and presentation of black and white photographs
  • Formal considerations and aesthetics of black and white photographs
  • Fundamental concepts and theory of the medium