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Photography Darkroom Workshop Techniques (Black and White)

Course code: FC0344

Course category: Adult Education Weekdays

Course Topic: Art and Photography

End Qualification: College Certificate of Completion

Start date: 6-9pm

Course duration: 6 weeks

Course venue: City College Main Campus

Course aims:
On this entreating and informative photography course you will explore the photographic techniques, equipment & materials needed to create stunning black and white images.

This is an introduction course into 35mm film camera operation which teaches you the manual operations to control depth of field and shutter speed functions to give full control of the image making process.

You’ll learn how to develop black and white film, make contact prints and enlargements using traditional chemical based darkroom methods.

Course topic: Art and Photography

Course content:
On this course you will learn about:

Photography techniques (shutter speed & aperture)
Manual Camera Settings
Black and White film developing
Black and White printing
Contact Printing
Test strips

Facilities for students:

Black & White Darkroom containing:
Film Tanks
Enlargers
Contact Frames
Masking Frames
Lightboxes
Print Dryer
Fibre Print washer

Assessment: No formal assessment is required for this course, however
during the course students will receive ongoing feedback through group and 1-1 tutoring about their assignment workbooks and presentations completed during the 6 weeks.

Awarding Body: City College

Progression and links:
Students undertaking this course will produce a body of work that could contribute towards a portfolio of evidence for other Further Education courses.

Portfolio images should show competence in film, digital and studio based practice which could assist in working within the photographic industry.

Fees for your course: £90

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.