Photography - Darkroom Photography - Mastering the Basics - Crawford College of Art & Design
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the art and techniques of traditional black and white film photography and to the darkroom techniques involved in film processing and making photographic prints. It is suitable for both beginners and for those with experience of using an analogue camera and darkroom equipment.
Award Name | Single Module Certificate |
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NFQ Classification | |
Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
NFQ Level |
Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
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Single Module Certificate | Munster Technological University |
Duration
Wednesdays: 6.30pm - 9.00pm (Semester 1).
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Students are not required to have any previous experience.
Further information
Semester One. Course starts Wednesday 20th September 2023, 6.30pm - 9.00pm.
€300
Course Registration Opens: 1st August 2023
APPLICATION DEADLINE 17th September 2023
The course is grounded in practical instruction to enable the student to make informed artistic choices when creating photographic images. Students are introduced to the single-lens reflex (SLR) analogue camera and lenses and explore how the camera operates. Students are expected to develop effective and appropriate work practices through practical experience in the darkroom. The course also explores the principles of photography within its contemporary and historical contexts. Students will be expected to give time to taking photographs outside of class hours for group analysis and discussion within class time.
Please Note: There will be a local field trip during the early stage of the course for approximately the duration of a class, two and a half hours. Details will be confirmed during the first week of the course.
Students have an opportunity to submit their work for assessment (80% attendance is required to be eligible for assessment) should they wish to gain the MTU: Single Module Certification for this course.
Award
MTU: Single Module Certification, 5 ECTS credits at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
T: 021 433 5220
E: crawford.enquiries@mtu.ie