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Photo I / Black & White Photography: Processes, Traditions, & Aesthetics
An introductory studio course in black and white photography; curriculum emphasis is on the development of basic camera and darkroom technique, the fundamentals of composition, and fostering critical thinking skills related to the creative process, tradition, and aesthetic of photographic practice. Course structure includes technique demonstration, darkroom printing, exposure to artists through lecture, and participatory student critique and exchange.
The first half of the course is designed to develop and refine formal and technical skills. Students are assigned projects in which they are tasked to shoot and develop film, print contact sheets, and enlarge prints showcasing their investigation of the particular assignment’s venture. In the second half of the course, students propose a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consists of ten or more prints that show a further refinement of their skills, any experimentation regarding technique, and an elevated focus given to the concept they pursue for the series.
I was the instructor of record for this course in the fall semester of 2012, 2013, and 2014. I was responsible for two sections each semester. This course is listed as Art & Design 117 in Purdue University’s course catalog.
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Photo I / Assignment: Framing & Vantage Point
This was the second of four assignments designed to develop formal and technical skills. Students were tasked to shoot and develop two rolls of film and enlarge four prints that demonstrated a unique perspective and a strong sense of composition.
Created by: Sharon Smith
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Photo I / Assignment: Framing & Vantage Point
This was the second of four assignments designed to develop formal and technical skills. Students were tasked to shoot and develop two rolls of film and enlarge four prints that demonstrated a unique perspective and a strong sense of composition.
Created by: Xiangjia Kong
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Photo I / Assignment: Light & Shadow
This was the first of four assignments designed to develop formal and technical skills. Students were instructed to shoot and develop two rolls of film and enlarge four prints showcasing their investigation of light and shadow.
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Photo I / Assignment: Light & Shadow
This was the first of four assignments designed to develop formal and technical skills. Students were instructed to shoot and develop two rolls of film and enlarge four prints showcasing their investigation of light and shadow.
Created by: Yoojung Lee
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Photo I / Assignment: Depth of Field
This was the third of four assignments designed to develop formal and technical skills. Along with a discussion about how depth of field affects style, students were asked to shoot and develop two rolls of film and enlarge a mix of four prints evident of shallow and broad depth of field.
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Photo I / Assignment: Shutter Speed
This was the last of four assignments designed to develop formal and technical skills. By introducing tripod function, students were asked to shoot and develop two rolls of film and enlarge four prints that exhibited their experimentation with shutter speed capacity; specifically, freezing and extending movement, and panning.
Created by: Vi Chetan -
Photo I / Assignment: Shutter Speed
This was the last of four assignments designed to develop formal and technical skills. By introducing tripod function, students were asked to shoot and develop two rolls of film and enlarge four prints that exhibited their experimentation with shutter speed capacity; specifically, freezing and extending movement, and panning.
Created by: Yunyi Du -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student drew inspiration from Edward Weston and showcased an excellent refinement of skills in printing.
Created by: Sharon Smith -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student drew inspiration from Edward Weston and showcased an excellent refinement of skills in printing.
Created by: Sharon Smith -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student's series focused on street photography, establishing a connection with each subject while remaining anonymous.
Created by: Andie Manges -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student's series focused on street photography, establishing a connection with each subject while remaining anonymous.
Created by: Andie Manges -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student experimented with double exposure, juxtaposing people and environment.
Created by: Aimee Nguyen -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student challenged her darkroom skills by carefully printing two images on a single print. The pairing, created a narrative depicting childhood expectation with the reality of adulthood.
Created by: Autumn Hoskins -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student gained a fresh perspective of her hometown by photographing Chicago's cityscape in the reflections found within its streets.
Created by: Gina Olsen -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student had each subject meet vulnerability with strength by cloaking the individual with empowering words of their choosing.
Created by: Lindsey Wannemuehler -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student had each subject meet vulnerability with strength by cloaking the individual with empowering words of their choosing.
Created by: Lindsey Wannemuehler -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student committed to consistently carry a camera, and was able to successfully draw inspiration from Cartier-Bresson's decisive moment.
Created by: Yunyi Du -
Photo I / Assignment: Final Portfolio
During the second half of the semester, students proposed a concept of their choosing in which to base a cohesive photo series. With guidance and development the resulting portfolio consisted of 10-12 prints that showcased a further refinement of their skills and any experimentation or interests they pursued with the series.
This student committed to consistently carry a camera, and was able to successfully draw inspiration from Cartier-Bresson's decisive moment.
Created by: Yunyi Du
