Through this introductory course, students expand their knowledge and understanding of the technical and aesthetic fundamentals of photography, providing a strong foundation for further study of both film and digital photography. Students receive extensive instruction on camera operation, black-and-white film processing techniques, and traditional darkroom printing skills. In-depth class discussions include composition and image making, F-stop and aperture settings, depth of field, lighting, and optics. Beginners are required to use an adjustable 35mm film camera (no pocket or point-and-shoot cameras), but use of other film camera formats, such as the Holga, are also encouraged later in the semester. Please bring your camera to the first class meeting.
No prerequisites

This course is a prerequisite for

• PHO2305 Beginning Photography I
• PHO3302 Intermediate Photography: Non-Silver Processes
• AW313-1 Darkroom Photography: Open Studio Workshop