Standard |
CPH 109 – Advanced Black and White Techniques
Provides instruction in the zone system of exposure and development for black and white photography. Topics include: zone system and advanced black and white lab techniques.
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Zone System |
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3 |
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Advanced Black and White Lab Techniques |
D. Lab |
0 |
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P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Credit |
4 |
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Prerequisite: |
CPH 104 |
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Corequisite: |
CPH 108 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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ZONE SYSTEM |
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5 |
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Camera |
Discuss the different zone system methods. |
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Determine personal ISO based on visual reference methods. |
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Verify personal ISO based on densitometer readings. |
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Demonstrate keytone metering. |
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Explain the concept of previsualization. |
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Film |
Explain the variables that affect negative film processing. |
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15 |
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Determine normal film development time. |
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Increase ISO through extended development. |
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Reduce the negative by contracted development. |
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Show the difference between base plus fog and d/min. |
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Plot a characteristic curve for film development. |
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Make standard B & W prints. |
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5 |
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Print a visual tone scale to previsualize subject. |
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Discuss the effect of flare in contrast. |
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Control contrast with variable contrast filters. |
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Discuss the difference between condenser and diffusion enlargers. |
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Make a full-scale print. |
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ADVANCED BLACK AND WHITE LAB TECHNIQUES |
10 |
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5 |
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Describe a bas-relief. |
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Discuss and demonstrate infrared photography. |
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Discuss and demonstrate high contrast photography. |
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Discuss nonsilver process. |
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Suggested Resources |
Henry, R.J. (1986). Controls in black and white photography (2nd ed.). Boston: Focal Press.
Horenstein, H. (1983). Black and white photography: A basic manual (2nd ed.) (rev.ed.). Boston: Little, Brown.
Kodak Limited. (1986). The complete Kodak book of photography. New York: Crown.
Langford, M. (1980). The step-by-step guide to photography. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.
Langford, M. (1986). Basic photography (5th ed.). Boston: Focal Press.
White, M. (1961). Zone system manual: Previsualization, exposure, development, printing. New York: Morgan & Morgan.