These courses give students the fundamentals needed in a traditional darkroom.
Basic 1 is comprised of 15 hours of instruction and hands-on work. It introduces students to the basic principles of developing and printing. By the end of the course students will have shot and developed a roll of film, made a contact sheet, and have 3-4 finished prints ready for framing.
Basic 1 covers:
- film composition & chemistry
- film development
- making a contact sheet
- making test strips
- basic printing
- contrast control
- spot toning the final image
Fee: $150 – includes all materials: film, chemicals, paper
Ages: 12 to adult
Prerequisites: none
Equipment: students require a 35mm film camera
Class limit: 4
Basic 2 continues the work started in Basic 1. Before the first class students will shoot a roll of film, keeping in mind the 
lessons learned in Basic 1. Students will learn about the qualities of different printing papers. As they continue to hone their printing skills, students will learn new techniques to improve their work. There will be a demonstration on sepia toning and students will have the opportunity to apply this technique to their own prints.
Basic 2 covers:
- choosing the right paper
- composition of prints
- dodging & burning techniques
- sepia toning
Fee: $150 – includes all chemicals; students supply own paper
Ages: 12 to adult
Prerequisites: Basic 1 or B&W Weekend or previous darkroom experience
Class limit: 4
