PHO 1190 - Introduction to Black & White Photogrphy

Institution:

Babson College

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2.00 credits PHO1190 Introduction to Black and White Photography (General Credit) Students who have completed PHO1100 are ineligible to register for this course. Students who complete this course will be ineligible to register for PHO1100 An exploration of the fundamental technical issues in black and white photography beginning with proper exposure and development of film and continuing to an understanding of rendering the gray tone scale in printmaking. At first the emphasis will be on developing technical competence, but with the understanding that technique must be in service to creating evocative images. Each assignment leads to a better understanding of the aesthetic and technical issues. Lectures will address the history of photography as well as specific artists. The final project, of the student's choosing, demonstrates the advancement of technique and an appreciation of how the camera transforms the seen world into a photograph. School has several 35 mm cameras appropriate for this class. Supply cost: approx $75.00 Prerequisites: None

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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