Standard

 

CPH 120 - Photographic Lab/Studio II

Course Description

Provides darkroom and studio experiences for the development of photographic skills. Completion of structured assignments is the emphasis of the course. Topics include: studio skill development and laboratory skill development.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Studio Skill Development

Class

0

Laboratory Skill Development

D. Lab

0

 

P. Lab/O.B.I.

5

 

Credit

1

 

 

 


Prerequisite/ Corequisite:

CPH 111

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

STUDIO SKILL DEVELOPMENT

0

0

20

Camera operation

Identify the appropriate camera for structured assignments.

 

 

 

 

Properly load film into the camera.

 

 

 

 

Manipulate all camera controls.

 

 

 

Exposure control

Control exposure by considering film speed, aperture, and shutter speed.

 

 

 

 

Set aperture and shutter speed.

 

 

 

 

Identify and compensate for any alteration of proper exposure.

 

 

 

Metering

Demonstrate proper metering techniques for structured assignments.

 

 

 

Lighting

Identify the various lighting conditions for structured assignments.

 

 

 

 

Modify the lighting condition if necessary.

 

 

 

 

Take photographs with different lighting methods.

 

 

 

LABORATORY SKILL DEVELOPMENT

0

0

30

Equipment

Prepare equipment.

 

 

 

 

Maintain equipment.

 

 

 

 

Practice safety precautions while working with equipment.

 

 

 

Chemistry

Prepare solutions.

 

 

 

 

Maintain temperature of solutions.

 

 

 

 

Practice safety precautions while working with equipment.

 

 

 

Film processing

Load film.

 

 

 

 

Process film.

 

 

 

 

Dry film.

 

 

 

Print processing

Prepare enlarger.

 

 

 

 

Process prints.

 

 

 

 

Dry prints.

 

 

 

Print finishing

Dry mount prints.

 

 

 

 

Mount prints with adhesive tape and liquid adhesive.

 

 

 

 

Retouch prints.

 

 

 

Maintenance

Maintain equipment and laboratory.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Collins, D. (1988). The ultimate commercial photographer's handbook. Lemon Grove, CA: Finelight.

Freeman, M. (1988). The photographer's studio manual. New York: Watson-Guptill.

Livingston, K. (1984). Secrets of still life photography. New York: Watson-Guptill.

Simmons, S. (1987). Using the view camera. New York: Amphoto.

 

Audiovisuals

 

Dean Collins Finelight Videotape Series:

Commercial Illustration/Tabletop

Commercial Illustration Large Production

Tabletop Through Chromazones

Tabletop Catalog Techniques