PT1510 - Black and White Processing and Printing

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Bachelor of Photography students. Students enrolling in this subject must have passed or have concurrent enrolment in PT1720.

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 Outcomes

• demonstrate a working knowledge of safe work practices to be employed in B&W darkroom and chemical preparation procedures;
• develop competency in B&W printing and processing including a range of specialised techniques;
• develop competency in processing a wide range of 35mm films;
• gain a thorough knowledge of B&W sensitised materials and their uses.

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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Prerequisites:	PT1710
Corequisites:	PT1720

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Coord/Lect:	jc145973.
Contact hours:	13 hours 39 hours
Assessment:	(20%); (80%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	In order to establish the authenticity of work submitted for assessment, attendance at all 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.

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.