PT1510:03
Black & White Processing and Printing
Townsville
HECS Band 1
13 hours lectures, 39 hours practicals. Semester 2.
Available to Bachelor of Photography students.
Staff: Mr G Evans.
This subject will introduce students to the processing of a range of B&W photographic materials and establish their proficiency in basic darkroom procedures and safe working practices. Accurate processing of B&W sensitised materials including panchromatic, orthochromatic and infrared films and fibre and resin-coated papers, as well as processing procedures that produce special effects will be examined. Topics to be covered include types and functions of different B&W films and developers; types and functions of different B&W photographic papers and developers; use and operation of condenser and diffusion enlargers of different film formats; a range of special effects such as texture screens, Sabattier Effect, toning, spray and brush developing, burning, dodging and vignetting; advanced printing techniques such as use of split filtration; safe working practices for chemical handling and darkroom procedures.
Learning Objectives:
- gain a thorough knowledge of B&W sensitised materials and their uses;
- develop competency in processing a wide range of 35mm films;
- develop competency in B&W printing and processing including a range of specialised techniques;
- demonstrate a working knowledge of safe work practices to be employed in B&W darkroom and chemical preparation procedures.
Assessment by three practical assignments (60%); practical B&W printing test (20%); written test (20%).