ARTS 308 - Darkroom Photo Experimentation

3 Credit Hours
Students will learn that digital and film photography can be complementary, not rivals. In this class, we\2019ll use large-scale digital negatives to go over contact print techniques and create fine art silver gelatin prints. We will also use the following experimental techniques to create unique imagery: Making photograms, or using everyday objects to expose darkroom paper. Creating a cyanotype in the sun. Utilizing Polaroid film to make emulsion lifts onto other surfaces like wood or cardboard. Crafting a pinhole camera for a minimalist exposure. Experimenting with darkroom techniques like developer spray and altering negatives”

Course Attributes: Creative Perspectives

Levels: Undergraduate

College of Arts & Sciences Art