ARTP 11A - Beginning Photography : Black and White

    Recent Professors
    Becky Brister, Henry Ketelsen, Gregory Mettler
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area C1
    Description
    This is an introductory course in black-and-white photography. It focuses on black-and-white photography and its relation to photography's expressive, social, cultural, historical, and technical aspects. The course encourages the development of personal artistic expression and visual perception through various photographic techniques, including exposure, composition, content, lighting, and the use of film and digital cameras. It introduces mechanical and artistic principles in recording photographic images using a 35mm SLR camera, developing film, and printing black-and-white photographs in an analog darkroom. Portions of instruction may be offered online; may also be offered fully online.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed, Mon Wed 12:30pm–3:20pm, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:50pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–9:05pm