PHOTO 2, BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY LAB TECHNIQUES   2 UNITS

Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Photography 1 (Concurrent enrollment allowed).

This introductory lab course prepares students for general specialization in photography. Black and white exposure techniques, development controls, printing techniques, and film exposures are included. Specific shooting and printing assignments explore a variety of natural light situations and shooting challenges. Weekly lectures support practical supervised laboratory periods. Required for photography majors.

Instructional materials fee of $10 must be paid at time of enrollment.

Section Time Location

2793 (Lab)

Friday 12:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM

Drescher 127
2793 (Lecture) Friday 3:15 PM ~ 4:20 PM Business 133

 

Syllabus & Supply List Resources
Technique for Printing the Test Strip Argument for Printing Technique
Worksheet for recording film exposures Matching Subject Brightness Ranges to Films
Thoughts on Fast & Slow Films Contrast Control Curves (large download)
Metering Normal & Abnormal Scenes Zone System Basics
Filters for Black-and-White Photography Exposing for the Shadows (slide show)

Exposing for the Shadows 2 (slide show)

Why Learn Film in a Digital World? Exposing for Shadows & Developing for Highlights--Theory
Spotting & Dry-mounting Prints  

 

Beginning Exercise  Read this before 2nd week! Assignment 2
Assignment 1 Final Assignment

 

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