Chabot College
September 1998
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Photography 60
BLACK AND WHITE MATERIALS AND PROCESSES
Catalog Description:
60 - Black and White Materials and Processes
May be repeated 1 time
3 units
Using exposure/development controls related to black and white negative materials. Development of
competent print making skills. Emphasis on visual and critical problems related to black and white
photography. Prerequisite: Photography 50 with a grade of “C” or higher. 2 hours lecture and 4 hours
laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. demonstrate an understanding of how light and chemicals interact with film and paper to create
photographic images;
2. demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the essential mechanisms of the camera and the functional
relationships of those mechanisms;
3. demonstrate a working knowledge of various photographic materials, including film, printing
paper, and photo chemicals;
4. develop black and white film and make contact prints and enlargements from negatives;
5. spot and dry mount black and white photographs;
6. demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of a well conceived and executed photograph;
7. articulate critical responses to photographic images.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to demonstrate an ability to:
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apply exposure and development controls to black and white materials;
use various types of black and white films;
use specialized printing controls to improve print quality;
evaluate print quality and presentation effectiveness;
use various types of printing papers;
process photographic prints for archival permanence and describe techniques for doing so;
create photographic images which are well conceived and logically designed.
Course Content:
1. Exposure and development controls
a. Personal film speed determination
b. Standard film developing expansions and contractions
c. Critical metering
d. Exposure placement
2. Basic sensitometry
a. Characteristic curves of film
b. Density and exposure control
c. Film and developer combinations
3. Filters
a. Contrast filters
b. Filter factors
4. Printing refinements
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Course Outline for Photography 60, Page 2
September 1998, Revised 11/16/98
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a. Localized contrast control
b. Flashing
c. Masking
Print Quality
a. Paper selection and characteristics
b. Basic print finishing and presentation
Photo chemistry
a. Compounding developers and fixers
b. Modifying print developers
c. Chemical additives
d. Toning
Archival processing
a. Choice of chemicals
b. Toning
c. Choice of mounting materials
d. Storage and care of prints
Black and white films
a. Film types
b. Film characteristics
c. Uses
Visual skills
a. Advanced composition
b. Black and White aesthetics
c. Contemporary Black and White images
Portfolio production
a. Print editing
b. Mounting and presentation
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Lecture
Laboratory demonstration
Audio/visual materials
In-class critique
Selected readings
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Written examinations
2. Critiques of photographs submitted
Textbook(s) Typical:
None
Special Student Materials:
Photographic supplies as required by instructor
EG:kh Photo 60
Revised: 11/16/98