Black & White Basics PLUS

Course Description

What’s the PLUS? A shooting trip from 9-10:45am before the class. If you need some inspiration, a new location, or lack the ability or equipment to shoot film, we’ve got you covered! We will be meeting at the at a variety of locations not far from CSU’s darkroom. You’ll receive instructions and a map via email upon signing up for the class. A limited number of 35mm film cameras will be available for use via the instructor. You will be met at the site with loaded cameras to begin your shoot with support as needed.

6/6 (photowalk @ Railroad Preservation Society

7/18 (photowalk @ Westside Market / Ohio City)

8/15 (photowalk @ Edgewater / Wendy Park

These classes cover the development, proofing, and printing of black-and-white film. The complete experience will take place over two Saturdays. One session will cover loading, developing, and proofing film and an introduction to printing.

Pour over your proof sheets at home and return for a second Saturday session for an afternoon of printing with instructor assistance.

Participants are welcome to sign up for one or both sessions- for flexiblility purposes they do not need to be consecutive Saturdays, unless you choose to do so.

Participants must come to class with 1-2 rolls of exposed black & white film- 35mm or medium format. The first session requires minimal printing so paper will be provided. You will need to bring your own photo paper to the next session. We recommend 8x10 variable contrast RC paper.

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