AART 244
Contemporary Darkroom Practice

Introductory studio art course in photography and digital imaging which will concentrate on contemporary art and techniques tied to darkroom photography. Students spend the semester making and critiquing images. The operation of cameras, enlargers, chemistry, scanners, printers and other related photographic equipment will be covered, as will camera-less photography, hand-coated emulsion and film cross-processing experiments. Beyond strictly technical aspects students will examine how images inform and are informed by " meaning. " As a group, the class will explore the multifaceted of photography as an art form through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experimentation, and the group critique forum. Prerequisite(s): A ART 144 or permission of instructor. Course fee applies. Consult the Schedule of Classes.

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