Course Schedule and Catalog

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY

Department: *Visual and Dramatic Arts*

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Studio

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: Beginning with a medium format film camera and an exploration of light-sensitive photo materials though exposure, film developing proofing, and darkroom printing. Continuing with digital scanning of film negatives and basic instruction in inkjet printing. Assignments include viewing, analysis, and discussion, for the purpose of finding a balance of visual awareness, technical skills, and meaning in the context of photography's continuing history. Pre-registration in this course is limited to 14 students. Five additional places will be reserved for freshmen, transfer students, VADA majors and other students with special circumstances. In order to hold their place in the course, PRE-REGISTERED STUDENTS MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE FIRST CLASS MEETING, when the final roster will be determined.