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Photo I

This class explores the basics of traditional black and white photographic printing as well as digital photographic processes using Adobe Photoshop. We will examine both the aesthetic and technical aspects of the photographic process through several method based assignments. The uses of metering, lighting, composition, and technical aspects of the camera will be reviewed during class to give students a basic understanding of the art of photography.

Photo i Course expectations

Photogram

1/12/2023

 
Picture
© Anna Atkins
Photograms (also called rayograms) were made famous by photographer Man Ray but they were actually invented in 1843 by Anna Atkins, who illustrated the book, British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions which was the first book illustrated with photographs. All photographs in the book were solely photograms of botanical specimens (an example can be seen here to the left). A photogram is actually a photograph created without the use of a camera. Objects are placed in a pleasing manner on the surface of photographic paper and exposed using an enlarger. The final product is a very design-oriented image of blacks and whites. 

Assignment:
For this assignment you must study photograms and create two interesting compositions with objects (both transparent and opaque--natural and man-made) and cut paper.

2 Photograms must be passed in. They must contain different objects and look like two different compositions.

Steps:
  1. Study photograms from master artists.
  2. Compile objects to experiment with photograms.
  3. Play with your objects in order to find a pleasing composition.
  4. Place your paper under the enlarger.
  5. Place your objects on the paper.
  6. Run the enlarger for about 4-8 seconds depending on your objects.
  7. Develop using the normal chemistry.

Tips:
  • Before you begin in the darkroom, be sure to play with the placement of objects on your paper. What makes the best photogram?
  • Remember, no cheesiness. We are striving for fine art.
  • Think graphic patterns and clean design.
  • Plants work really well. Try them.
  • Transparent objects also work well (cellophane, clear plastic, glass paper weights,tulle fabric,etc.)

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