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Beginners' Photography
Bill Blanco, Chris Ould
The course is for beginners who seek an introduction to both camera handling skills and black-and-white darkroom techniques, whether for personal enjoyment or for studying photography in the future. Topics will include camera operation, principles of exposure, film development, printing and picture content. Assignments and lectures on historical and contemporary artwork will explore the technical and aesthetic possibilities of photography. While digital cameras will be discussed, the practical part of this course will be devoted to working with your negatives in the darkroom to build printing techniques. By the end of the course you will have a pile of photographs, lots of mistakes and experiments, and a keen eye with which to continue your practice. Please note: This is not a digital course and only focusses on 35mm film photography.
Bill Blanco and Chris Ould are experienced tutors in the photography department at Central Saint Martins.
Alternative Dates and Times
Many of our courses are repeated throughout the year. If the above dates is not suitable for you,
or there are no dates showing for this session, then please choose an alternative session.
Please bring with you to the first session:
- 35mm film camera
EITHER
- Fully Manual with a separate light meter
- Semi-Automatic (light meter incorporated)
- OR Automatic with a manual setting
- The instruction manual if possible, (this is strongly recommended for the latest types)
- The college has several SLR cameras you may also use, but you are advised to bring your own. You may also wantt to wait for the first session when your tutor will give you advice on what to buy.
Black and White film such as:
- Ilford
- HP5Delta 400
- Kodak TRI-X
- T-Max 400
- Agfa Pan APX 400
- Fuji Neopan 400.