ART 4805 - Alternative Photographic Processes

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of non-silver alternative photographic processes with emphasis on technical skills, aesthetic values, and critique of photographic work. Among the processes studied: Cyanotype, Salted paper printing, Van Dyke Hand coloring, and Platinum Palladium. Students will learn skills related to safe chemistry usage, scanning, Photoshop manipulation to create and print digital negatives, paper coating and contact printing techniques. In addition, students will explore the complex relationship between technical execution and communicating ideas with intent. Historical and contemporary trends in non-silver alternative photography will also be discussed.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:
Prerequisites: ART 3800 or ART 3810, and ART 4800

Hours:
3