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CPH 102 - Black and White Darkroom
Theory
Introduces the theory and information necessary for fundamental darkroom operations. Emphasis will be placed on the safe handling of photographic chemicals. Topics include: safety, chemistry theory, paper and film theory, black and white printing theory, and equipment.
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Safety |
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3 |
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Chemistry Theory |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Paper and Film Theory |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Black and White Printing Theory |
Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
Program admission level math and English competency |
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Prerequisites/Corequisites: |
CPH 101, CPH 103 |
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Corequisite: |
CPH 104 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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SAFETY |
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Chemical protection |
Describe safety precautions used with processing chemicals to avoid health, safety, and contamination problems. |
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Discuss the importance of using equipment and tools comprised of appropriate inert materials. |
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Discuss ways in which photochemical solutions contaminate. |
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Discuss the importance of following chemical mixing procedures. |
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Describe appropriate safety attire worn in the darkroom. |
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Describe appropriate way to dispose of hazardous chemicals. |
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CHEMISTRY THEORY |
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Describe what happens chemically as film is developed. |
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Describe preparation of developer stock solutions. |
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Explain the purpose of a replenisher. |
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Describe how the temperature of the developer determines developing time. |
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Explain the role of the stop bath. |
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Describe preparation of stop bath stock and working solutions. |
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Explain the role of the fixer and hardener. |
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Explain the role of fixer remover. |
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Explain the role of wetting agents. |
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Explain the effect hot solutions can have on the negative. |
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Explain the effect variation in temperature from solution to solution can have on the negative. |
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PAPER AND FILM THEORY |
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Describe steps for loading film onto a reel. |
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Describe the film processing procedure. |
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Discuss the effect film developing time has on the contrast of the negative. |
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Define pushing film. |
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Explain how to allow for more depth of field or a faster shutter speed. |
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Explain how to push film in low light. |
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Define grain. |
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Discuss how the film used may produce negatives with coarse grain. |
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Discuss how the film used may produce negatives with coarse grain. |
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Discuss how negative density affects the coarseness of the grain. |
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Discuss how processing temperatures affect grain size. |
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List materials comprising paper. |
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List paper sizes and quantities. |
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Discuss advantages and disadvantages of different base types of papers. |
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Discuss advantages of double-weight paper. |
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Discuss differences between warm tone paper and cold tone paper. |
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Discuss how print developers may affect the tone of the print. |
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Describe how the surface affects the appearance of the image. |
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Discuss how paper grade affects the contrast of a print. |
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Discuss the advantages of variable-contrast paper. |
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BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING THEORY |
5 |
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Explain how negative contrast affects the print. |
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Discuss how enlarging affects grain size. |
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Discuss how the size of the negative affects the grain size of a print. |
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Describe the procedure for setting up the negative. |
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Discuss how to determine the exposure necessary to make a print. |
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Describe the procedure for making and developing a test strip. |
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Discuss factors to consider in evaluating quality of a print (e.g., brightness, contrast). |
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Define burning and dodging. |
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Describe the procedure for burning. |
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Describe the procedure for dodging. |
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Explain the difference in washing resin-coated and fiber-based papers. |
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Describe the procedure for washing and drying prints. |
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EQUIPMENT |
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List equipment necessary for developing film. |
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Describe the purpose of equipment used in developing film. |
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List equipment necessary for making prints. |
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Describe the purpose of equipment used in developing prints. |
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Describe the parts of an enlarger and the proper manner of using the enlarger. |
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Describe the different kinds of automatic processing machines. |
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Discuss the use and limitations of black and white automated print processing equipment. |
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