Crash Course Film & Darkroom

Important Dates

7 September 2024

14 September 2024

*This two day workshop is only available once a year. Purchase the two days combined and save $50

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Fee By Instalment

Afterpay is available for this course. Simply click enrol now and select it as an option at checkout

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Early Enrolment Discount

A $40 discount applies if full payment is made before the Term Census Date. This discount will already be applied to the online price, and flagged as on "sale".

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Class Prerequisites

None except to have a 35mm film camera (SLR preferred). For day 2 please bring along some already exposed and unprocessed B&W film to this workshop - call us for advice if unsure. Bring a notebook and pen, and all notes will be supplied.

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Duration

Saturday 7 September 10am - 4pm Day 1 Film

Saturday 14 September 10am - 5pm Day 2 Darkroom

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Required Materials

Please bring your lunch and (for day two your exposed Black and White film ready for processing). A few pieces of thin card, some masking tape, scissors, a note pad and pen will be useful. A suitable quantity of photographic paper for making prints will be provided and included in the cost of this workshop. More may be purchased at CCP if required.

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Additional Information

Day 1: Crash Course Film

Have you purchased a film SLR camera (or wish to purchase one), but don’t know what to do with it? This “crash course” is for those who want to know everything about their 35mm camera - but only have one day to do it! You will find out about your camera, lenses, controlling movement, focusing, flash and film selection. You will discuss exposure and basic composition. The ultimate goal of this workshop is to help you understand how the camera sees so that you can work creatively with yours.

Day 2: Darkroom

This “crash course” is for those who want to know everything about processing and printing Black and White film but only have one day to do it! You will first learn to process the B&W film you have already previously exposed last week and brought to class. You will then learn how to safely make up to 20 x 25 cm. enlargements from the negatives you have developed. Find out about darkroom equipment, film and chemistry, contrast controls, exposure controls, test-strips and print finishing. Have fun while you learn about enlargers, timers, easels, and just how inexpensive and easy it can be to set up your own home darkroom.

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