ARTS 252 Photography Darkroom 2*
This is an advanced creative photography course and follows ARTS 251. It includes diverse and alternative approaches to seeing, handling the camera, printing images in the lab, manipulating images post lab, print presentation and oral criticism. Final outcome of this course is personal portfolio of matted photographic prints.
ARTS 252Photography Darkroom 2*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
Credit Hours Narrative
3 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
60-70
Semester Contact Hours Lab
60
Prerequisite Narrative
ARTS 251
Grading Method
Letter grade
III. Catalog Course Description
This is an advanced creative photography course and follows ARTS 251. It includes diverse and alternative approaches to seeing, handling the camera, printing images in the lab, manipulating images post lab, print presentation and oral criticism. Final outcome of this course is personal portfolio of matted photographic prints.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- A foundation in the visual communication language
- Recall basic photo history
- Proficient execution of photographic works of art
- Improved technical proficiency toward the medium
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
Exploration of idea through the photographic medium
Traditional with blended (traditional & digital) photographic technique through lecture
& demonstrations
Understanding gelatin silver paper and film choice, advanced traditional camera
operations, framing and presentation and installation styles
Critique
Educational video and handouts
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Required Assignments
3-4 photographic projects
Final Portfolio
Required Exams
Critiques on individual presentations
In-class discussions
Midterm reviews
Required Text
Textbook not required. Essays distributed for class discussion at instructor’s discretion in lieu of required text Gelatin silver paper (box of 50), several rolls of mixed sized film to accommodate the variety of project cameras, 8x10 shadow box, dust spotting brush, negative sleeves, 3-ring binder, notebooks, writing utensils,
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
3-4 photographic projects
Final Portfolio
Critiques on individual presentations
In-class discussions
Midterm reviews