PT2520 - Colour Processing and Printing

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Photography students.

This subject provides an introduction to colour photography and processing including the use of both positive and negative materials. Topics to be covered include: introduction to colour theory; psychology of colour; the use of colour as a composition tool; advanced colour temperature considerations; colour film types and applications; care of colour film; structure of colour films and papers; processing slide and negative films; operation of colour enlargers; colour printing using both additive and subtractive methods; process monitoring; safe working practices for chemical handling and colour darkroom procedures.

There are additional charges for this subject; please contact the School for details.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire the expertise to evaluate and correct colour photographs;
• demonstrate a working knowledge of safe work practices to be employed in colour darkroom and chemical preparation procedures;
• develop an understanding of the psychology of colour, how it influences human behaviour and how it can be used in photographic composition;
• develop the technical skills necessary to process and print colour films;
• extend understanding of the concept of colour temperature of light and how it affects film;
• understand the relationship of colours as applied to colour photography.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products.

Prerequisites:

PT1510

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	argje.
Contact hours:	13 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(25%); (75%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at practical classes is compulsory. Rolls are kept and work submitted by students with an attendance of less than 80% will not be eligible for assessment unless prior approval has been obtained in writing from the lecturer.
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.