ART147 — Alternative Processes in Photography
5 , 3 lecture periods 3 lab periods Designed for the advanced image maker interested in expanding knowledge of alternative photographic processes. Includes enlarging negatives for contact printing, nineteenth century processes, twentieth century processes, darkroom materials, and artwork presentation. Demonstrate the use of the following nineteenth century processes: cyanotype, Van Dyke, salt paper printing, gum dichromate, and palladium. Demonstrate the use of the following twentieth century processes: instant dye transfer, instant emulsion, transfer, and printing on fabric. Develop a non-silver dark room. Prepare art work for exhibition. Outline: Enlarging Negatives for Contact Printing Digital option Continuous tone, orthochromatic Nineteenth Century Processes Cyanotype Van Dyke Salt paper Gum dichromate Platinum/palladium Twentieth Century Processes Instant dye transfer Instant emulsion transfer Photo emulsion Darkroom Materials Exposure light sources Contact printing frame options Printing surfaces, paper, natural fiber Purchase materials and supplies nationally Artwork Presentation Mounting Framing
Prerequisites: ART128, ART140