Black and White Film and Darkroom Photography (Black and White Film and Darkroom Class)

This class starts by introducing students to the basic operation of a 35mm single lens reflex (SLR) camera. In this class, you'll learn the principles and the subtleties of exposure and the elements of good composition. You'll develop black and white film and then develop your photos in the CPC darkrooms. CPC will provide all darkroom equipment and items including darkroom chemicals, enlargers and driers. There is no need to build a darkroom at home. We also provide you with the chemicals and equipment you'll need to develop your film. You'll attend six darkroom sessions in addition to the weekly classroom meetings. By the time you complete your final darkroom class, you'll have a good knowledge and comprehension of black and white photo printing. It's difficult to describe what really happens as you move through the seven week session. You'll learn to understand your camera better - all of the buttons, knobs and attachments that seemed so intimidating when you signed up for Fundamentals of Photography will make sense to you. You'll have a collection of negatives that you developed! You'll watch your first blank piece of photo paper become a photo right before your eyes. You'll learn about technique; you'll learn a little chemistry and you'll begin to understand who you want to be as a photographer. We hope to see you in class!