Class One: Intro
Outline
Vocabulary
Materials needed
Safety
Film and print demo

Class Two: Film Developing
Mixing chemicals
Loading tanks
Developing and washing
Students develop their own film (HANDS ON)

Class Three: Proof Sheets
Basic enlarger and timer operation
Contrast selection
Test strips
Students proof their own film (HANDS ON)
Students enlarge their own prints (HANDS ON)

Class Four: Enlarged Prints Part One
Contrast and time selection
Use of grain focuser
Cleaning negatives
Dodging and burning (part one)
Students enlarge their own prints (HANDS ON)

Class Five: Enlarged Prints Part Two
Dodging and burning (part two)
Flashing
Students enlarge their own prints (HANDS ON)

Class Six: Presentation
Archival issues
Matting
Albums
Students cut mat and dry mount their own print (HANDS ON)

Paper: Kodak Polycontrast III RC or Ilford MG4 RC, Glossy, 8x10 inch
A minimum of 25 sheets required but I suggest 50 sheets

Film: Illford HP-5 35mm, 1 roll

Negative sleeve: one sheet to hold one roll

Hand towel (required at all classes)

Mat board: 11x14 inch 4 ply white "Crescent" or museum board without texture
A minimum of 3 sheets required but I suggest 5 sheets

Apron (optional)

Your choice of one of the following (optional): A can of compressed air
A "Static Master" type negative brush (1 inch)
A "Kodak Camel Hair" type brush (1 inch)

POSSIBLE SOURCES:
The Darkroom : 9227 Reseda Blvd, Reseda (north of Nordoff)
818-885-0123  Click here to visit
Canoga Camera : 22065 Sherman Way, Canoga Park (west of Topanga)
818-346-5506  Click here to visit
Reseda Photo : 18569 Sherman Way, Reseda (west of Reseda) 818-343-4664

RECOMMENDED LOCAL PHOTO LABS:
I'm often asked to recommend labs to do work beyond the scope of this class.
I can suggest the following custom labs near LTU:
Advanced Photo Lab : 21831 Sherman Way, Canoga Park (Near Topanga)
818-347-4686
The Darkroom : 9227 Reseda Blvd, Reseda (north of Nordoff)
818-885-0123  Click here to visit
UCI : 6827 Tampa Ave, Reseda
818-776-9911

APERTURE - The size of the lens opening through which light passes.

AGITATE - To move a solution over the surface of film or paper during development so that fresh liquid comes into contact with the surface.

ASA - A numerical rating that describes the sensitivity of film to light.

BRACKET - To make several exposures, some greater and some less than the exposure that is calculated to be correct. Bracketing allows for error and permits selection of the best exposer after development.

BURN IN - To darken a specific area of a print by giving it additional printing exposure.

CAMERA - A picture taking device usually consisting of a light-tight box, a film holder, a shutter to admit a measured quantity of light and a lens to focus the image.

CASSETTE - A light-tight metal or plastic container that permits a roll of 35mm film to be loaded into a camera in the light.

CONCENTRATE - A chemical solution that needs to be diluted with water before use.

CONTACT PRINTING - Placing a negative in contact with sensitized material, usually paper, and then passing light through the negative onto the material.

CONTRAST - The difference in darkness or density between one tone and another. The amounts of black and white versus the amounts of grays.

CROP - To trim the edges of an image, often to improve the composition.

DEVELOPER - A chemical solution that changes the invisible, latent image produced during exposer into a visible one.

DODGE - To lighten an area of a print by shading it during part of the printing exposure.

EASEL - Darkroom accessory used to hold printing paper flat and in place under the enlarger.

EMULSION - A light-sensitive coating applied to photographic films or papers. It consists of silver halide crystals and other chemicals suspended in gelatin.

EXPOSURE - The intensity of light multiplied by the length of time it falls on a light-sensitive material; specifically, the combination of shutter speed and aperture.

FILM FORMAT - Negative size, such as 35 millimeter, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4", and 4" x 5".

FIXER - A chemical solution that makes a photographic image insensitive to light.

F-STOP - The common term for the aperture setting of a lens.

HIGHLIGHT - One of the brightest things in a scene, negative, or print. You typically see this as an almost white area in the scene and final print, and a very dark (black) area on your negative.

HYPO CLEAR: A chemical used to decrease the time needed to wash a photographic print.

MULTI GRADE - A type of photo paper that will change contrast due to the filter used while enlarging.

RESIN COATED - A type of photo paper that is coated plastic. Washes and dries much faster than other types of photo paper.

SAFELIGHT - A light used in the darkroom during printing to provide general illumination without giving unwanted exposure.

SABATTIER - A special effect done by exposing a partially developed print or film to raw light. This has the effect of partially and selectively reversing tones (light becomes dark, dark becomes light).

SHADOW TONE - A very dark part of your scene, negative, or print. You typically see this as an almost black area in the scene and final print, and a very light (white / transparent) area on your negative.

SOLARIZATION - Reverse effect that occurs when film is grossly overexposed in the camera. The term is commonly used to refer to the Sabattier effect.

STOP BATH - An acid solution used between the developer and the fixer to stop the action of the developer and to preserve the effectiveness of the fixer.

TONING - A method of changing the color or tint of a black and white photograph by changing the chemical qualities of the silver in the photo paper.

VARIABLE CONTRAST - See "Multi Contrast".

WORKING SOLUTION - A chemical solution diluted to the correct strength for use.