Black and white photography

The artistic and expressive opportunities available in black and white photography are unparalleled. Students are introduced to the complete world of monochrome techniques from digital to the classic art of darkroom work.

In this course, you will be shown how to capture and print superior black and white images.

You will also be taught how to sepia and blue-tone both digitally and with chemicals. On completion of the course, students are given the opportunity to work under supervision in the darkroom and on the digital workstation to apply what has been learnt

Lesson 1:
How black and white medium depicts colour
Managing contrast at time of exposure (digital and film)
Types of film and developer Capturing and converting in RAW

Lesson 2:
The negative
How to develop film (practical demonstration)
How to make a print in the darkroom (practical demonstration)

Lesson 3:
Using Adobe Photoshop for the perfect black and white digital image (tips and tricks)
Digital toning
Chemical toning
Digital printing on classic paper
Archival printing and presentation

Lesson 4 and 5:
On completion of the course, students are given the opportunity to work under supervision in the darkroom and on the digital workstation to apply what has been learnt

Venue

Date: 16 July 2012 to 13 August 2012
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Vega Bordeaux, Randburg
Cost: R3 550
More info: 444 Jan Smuts Ave Bordeaux Randburg

Contact: Ottoline Robertson
Company name: Vega School of Brand Leadership
Telephone number: +27 11521 4600
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