Introduction to the Darkroom
University of Maryland Art & Learning Center
Spring 2000
201 C -- Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Heather Kelley, Instructor

Schedule of Class Meetings
3/7 Introductions
Explanation of Materials List
Orientation to Developing
Explanation of Assignments
Review of Camera Operations
3/14 Film Developing in Pairs
Bring to class: film roll of Assignment #1, scissors, bottle opener (very important), developing tank, photo thermometer, negative sleeves
3/28 Contact Sheet Printing
Shooting of Assignment #2
Bring to class: negatives of Assignment #1 in negative sleeves, photo paper, blotter book, camera, C-41 process film
4/4 Enlargement Printing
Shooting of Assignment #3
Bring to class: negatives & contact sheet of Assignment #1, film loupe, canned air, film cleaner, non-abrasive wipes, photo paper, blotter book, camera, C-41 process film
4/11 Film Developing
Discussion of Assignments #1 and #2
Bring to class: film roll of Assignment #3, scissors, bottle opener (very important), developing tank, photo thermometer, negative sleeves, contact sheet and print(s) of Assignment #1, prints from Assignment #2
4/18 Contact Sheet Printing
Shooting of Assignment #4
Bring to class: negatives of Assignment #3 in negative sleeves, photo paper, blotter book, camera, C-41 process film
4/25 Enlargement Printing
Shooting of Assignment #5
Bring to class: negatives & contact sheet of Assignment #3, film loupe, canned air, film cleaner, non-abrasive wipes, photo paper, blotter book, camera, C-41 process film
5/2 Printing
Discussion of Assignments #3, #4 and #5
Wrap-up
Bring to class: any negatives you wish to print and their contact sheets, film loupe, canned air, film cleaner, non-abrasive wipes, photo paper, blotter book, prints from Assignments #3, #4 and #5



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