The Analog Photography and Black-and-White Darkroom Course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding and mastery of all stages of the analog black-and-white photography workflow.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to independently and competently perform all phases of the analog photography process, from selecting and acquiring the appropriate film to producing advanced prints on fiber-based paper.
The course is structured into two learning modes. In each month there are two theoretical classes (classroom), and two pratical classes (darkroom) Calendars are detailed below. All classes, regardless of the weekday are held from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm. There are 3 classes that still need to be scheduled, which will be done with the group.
In addition to the scheduled classes, participants are encouraged to work independently (without the instructor's guidance) during the open hours of the Atelier de Lisboa (Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM) by reserving space in the usage calendar. Students are responsible for acquiring their own film and photographic paper for their projects.
Program:
Part 1 - The study of photographic film characteristics and its usage corresponds to the first part of the course. - Characteristics of photographic film - Types of film (black-and-white negative, color negative, color slide) - Formats, brands, models, and places to purchase film - Photosensitivity and photographic sensitivity (ISO)
Part 2 - In the next phase, we address the issues of film exposure in the camera. - Handling and loading the film into the camera: precautions and best practices - Standard exposure or adjusted exposure - Exposure with sensitivities different from the nominal sensitivity - The Reciprocity Law and compensations - Filters
Part 3 – The third part of the course deals with film processing. Film processing is a complex and delicate task that must be carried out with the utmost precision to ensure consistent and suitable results for our objectives. - The black-and-white darkroom and its fundamental characteristics - Best practices in the darkroom (precautions) - Equipment - Phases of film processing - Development parameters - Non-standard development and development for films with adjusted exposure - Creating a film archive
Part 4 - The fourth part of the course covers all aspects of photographic printing, from basic processes with resin-coated paper to advanced processes with fiber-based paper. - Photographic emulsion - Photographic paper - Types of photographic paper (resin-coated (RC) and fiber-based (FB)) - Brands, models, and where to purchase - Contact sheets - The enlarger, timer, and other printing support equipment - Contrast, contrast control, and contrast filters - Basic printing on resin-coated paper (RC) - Advanced printing on fiber-based paper (FB) - Dodging and burning (localized exposure adjustment) - Processing different types of paper - Retouching prints - Archiving and preserving prints
Price: Monthly fee: 140€ Number of months: 9
OBSERVATIONS: The class should not exceed a maximum of 8 participants.
The course exists in two calendars:
» Calendar A : All classes are held on Wednesdays » Calendar B: Classes alternate between Wednesdays and Mondays
