Standard |
CPH 112 – Color Theory
Introduction to the theory of color materials and processes. Color recognition and correction will be emphasized. Topics include: color negative materials, color positive materials, film processing, print processing, color recognition, color correction, and introduction to color chemistry.
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Color Negative Materials |
Class |
3 |
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Color Positive Materials |
D. Lab |
0 |
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Film Processing |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Print Processing |
Credit |
3 |
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Color Recognition |
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Color Correction |
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Introduction to Color Chemistry |
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Prerequisites: |
CPH 103, CPH 104, CPH 105 |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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COLOR NEGATIVE MATERIALS |
5 |
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Film types |
Discuss negatively sensitized color materials. |
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Describe color negative film types and uses of each. |
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Exposure |
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Filters |
Describe film filters. |
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Determine how and when to use film filters. |
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COLOR POSITIVE MATERIALS |
5 |
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Film types |
Discuss positively sensitized color materials. |
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Describe color positive film types and uses of each. |
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Exposure |
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Filters |
Describe film filters. |
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Determine how and when to use film filters. |
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FILM PROCESSING |
5 |
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Describe the reversal film processing sequences. |
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Describe the negative film processing sequence. |
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List solutions, times, and temperatures used in C41 and E6 processing. |
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Describe automated C41 and E6 processing. |
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PRINT PROCESSING |
5 |
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Describe color papers and the handling of color papers. |
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Discuss how to assess exposure. |
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Discuss how to assess filtration. |
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Describe additive and subtractive printing. |
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Discuss exposure adjustments for filter changes. |
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Describe the procedure for color print processing. |
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Describe printing faults. |
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Describe how to attain special effects through printing. |
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COLOR RECOGNITION |
5 |
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Explain how to use an electronic color analyzer. |
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Explain how to visually determine color correction. |
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COLOR CORRECTION |
3 |
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0 |
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Describe how to make a color test. |
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Describe how to use the ring around chart. |
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Explain the effect of filters on amount of light reaching negative and paper. |
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Describe use of print-viewing filters. |
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INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CHEMISTRY |
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Describe the purpose for the solutions used for C41 and E6 processing. |
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Describe how to mix chemicals and how to avoid contamination. |
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Explain the importance of maintaining correct solution temperatures. |
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Suggested Resources |
Hedgecoe, J. (1977). John Hedgecoe’s complete photography course. New York: Simon & Schuster.
Langford, M. (1980). The step-by step guide to photography. New York: Alfred A. Knopf.