PH 2250 - Darkroom II: Alternative Process

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to advanced work in the area of Alternative Processes in darkroom-based work from a contemporary perspective. Cyanotypes, Van Dyke Brown, Salt Prints, Wet Plate Collodion, as well as other experimental processes serve as important aesthetics in communicating significant, related conceptual narratives. Emphasis is placed on a variety of image-making techniques including photograms, chemigrams, camera obscura, pinhole, plastic camera, and large-format photography. Also covered is the production of digital negatives for contact printing. Upon successful completion of this course students will learn and apply alternative process aesthetics in the creation of a focused body of work. Extensive lab and studio time is provided during the class.

Prerequisites: PH 1010 - Darkroom I

Notes: (Formerly ART 2250 Photography and Video II)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Understand historic processes in photography and apply to image making.
Create images using digital and hand processes in relationship to conceptual narratives.
Apply technical skills in historic processes to create a portfolio of images.