A 35 mm camera with manual capabilities focus is required. A maximum of 12 units for this and art performance courses is allowed on transfer. This introductory lab course prepares students for general specialization in photography. Black and white exposure techniques, development controls, printing techniques and film exposures are included. Specific shooting and printing assignments explore a variety of natural light situations and shooting challenges.
Weekly lectures support practical supervised laboratory periods.
Required for photography majors. Concurrent enrollment with Photo 4. This class covers exclusively black and white photography. Students process and print all of their own work in Photo 3. Required for photography majors.