Standard

 

CPH 112 – Color Theory

Course Description

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.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Color Negative Materials

Class

3

Color Positive Materials

D. Lab

0

Film Processing

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Print Processing

Credit

3

Color Recognition

 

 

Color Correction

 

 

Introduction to Color Chemistry

 

 

 


Prerequisites:

CPH 103, CPH 104, CPH 105

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

COLOR NEGATIVE MATERIALS

5

0

0

Film types

Discuss negatively sensitized color materials.

 

 

 

 

Describe color negative film types and uses of each.

 

 

 

Exposure

Determine exposure for various color light sources.

 

 

 

Filters

Describe film filters.

 

 

 

 

Determine how and when to use film filters.

 

 

 

COLOR POSITIVE MATERIALS

5

0

0

Film types

Discuss positively sensitized color materials.

 

 

 

 

Describe color positive film types and uses of each.

 

 

 

Exposure

Determine exposure for various color light sources.

 

 

 

Filters

Describe film filters.

 

 

 

 

Determine how and when to use film filters.

 

 

 

FILM PROCESSING

5

0

0

Processing techniques

Describe the reversal film processing sequences.

 

 

 

 

Describe the negative film processing sequence.

 

 

 

 

List solutions, times, and temperatures used in C41 and E6 processing.

 

 

 

Automated processing

Describe automated C41 and E6 processing.

 

 

 

PRINT PROCESSING

      5

0

0

Paper

Describe color papers and the handling of color papers.

 

 

 

Exposure

Discuss how to assess exposure.

 

 

 

 

Discuss how to assess filtration.

 

 

 

 

Describe additive and subtractive printing.

 

 

 

 

Discuss exposure adjustments for filter changes.

 

 

 

Processing procedure

Describe the procedure for color print processing.

 

 

 

 

Describe printing faults.

 

 

 

 

Describe how to attain special effects through printing.

 

 

 

COLOR RECOGNITION

5

0

0

Electronic color analyzer

Explain how to use an electronic color analyzer.

 

 

 

Color correction

Explain how to visually determine color correction.

 

 

 

COLOR CORRECTION

3

0

0

Filtration

Describe how to make a color test.

 

 

 

 

Describe how to use the ring around chart.

 

 

 

 

Explain the effect of filters on amount of light reaching negative and paper.

 

 

 

 

Describe use of print-viewing filters.

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CHEMISTRY

2

0

0

Solution

Describe the purpose for the solutions used for C41 and E6 processing.

 

 

 

 

Describe how to mix chemicals and how to avoid contamination.

 

 

 

 

Explain the importance of maintaining correct solution temperatures.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

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.