862 Beginning Photography

This course for the beginner covers the elementary technical aspects of camera, film, processing, basic darkroom techniques, and laboratory time. Students learn how to shoot and develop film and will print and dry mount their work. The thrust of the course is factual, non-manipulative photography with an emphasis on journalism and portraiture stressing the application of basic art/design principles. Basic aesthetics and composition are stressed A limited number of school cameras are available; however a personally-owned camera is highly desirable. All equipment and materials are supplied. There is homework.