Black & White Film

The Black & White Film major is offered both Session 1 & Session 2

The Black & White Film Photography class is designed to meet the needs of beginning, intermediate and advanced students who have an interest in black and white photography and the use of traditional SLR film cameras and developing techniques. The Black & White class offers a unique artistic experience to campers that is very different from shooting and working with digital media.

This class allows students to learn basic photography skills such as composition, choosing apertures, shutter speeds and lighting using SLR cameras in the Photography Fundamentals portion of the class. Students who already have this experience will forge ahead, building upon their knowledge with specialized instruction and experience.

All students will learn to develop and print film utilizing darkroom film processing with an emphasis on creativity and visual expression. Students must be able to work independently.

Black & White Photography enrollment is limited to 12 campers in each session and the class runs through the elective period so students do not select an elective. Note: There is no limit to the number of times a student may take this major.

Check your camera over to see that it is functioning properly and make sure that batteries are fully charged. If you have a flash, bring it along and be sure to have fresh batteries in the flash. Bring any other accessories or lenses you have so you can learn how to use them!

Black & White Equipment Requirements

• Students are encouraged to bring a 35mm SLR film camera with extra batteries that has the ability to select exposure modes (including manual), shutter speeds and apertures using knobs, rings or buttons. Flash is optional.
• Please be sure to check the camera (and flash if you have one) to make sure it is in good working condition with new or charged batteries.
• Cameras are available for loan by contacting the Photography Program Director, John Echols at 530-913-5457.
• Five rolls of Ilford HP5 Black and White film will be provided to each student at the first class meeting for no additional cost.
• Bring any other accessories or lenses you have so you can learn how to use them!
• If you buy your own film, Ilford HP5 and Tri-X 400 are recommended.

If you have any questions about your camera or film, call or text John Echols at 530-913-5457

Black & White Film Photography Registration Requirements

• All applicants must have completed the 7th grade.
• Black & White Photo students will remain in class during Elective time so they do not select a separate elective.

Please Note:
For the final Program on Saturday, all Photography, Textile Arts, Video Arts, and Visual Arts campers are expected to remain on site and should not remove projects prior to the completion of the final performance.