June 18 - July 30 Monday evenings 6-9pm.
$225 for six weeks, includes usage of darkroom for duration of class. Only chemical charges apply.
Instructor: Chris Fraser
e-mail: cdolanfraser@hotmail.com
Objective: students will learn the basics of exposure, film development, black and white
printing and print presentation.
Materials: a camera with manual options; black and white film (Ilford HP, please); black
and white paper (RC, not Fiber); plastic negative sleeves (ex: Print File). All
materials will be discussed during the first class.
Syllabus
June 18: Exposure: f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field, and metering.
June 25: Film Development. Bring one or two exposed rolls to class.
July 2: Make Contact Sheets. Learn the basics for creating a black and white print.
Bring negatives and B&W paper.
July 9: Print. Making enlargements: dodging, burning, cropping, and contrast control.
Bring negatives and B&W paper.
July 23: Print. More practice.
Bring negatives and B&W paper.
July 30: Mounting and Presentation: trimming, centering, and the dry press.
Bring finished prints and two sheets of 14x18 rag board.