Photographic Vision I for Teenagers

The elegance and attractiveness of the black and white photograph is eternal. This is a class for beginners who want to learn what goes into making a photograph distinct and compelling utilizing the traditional black and white darkroom process. Students will use their 35mm film cameras and create images focusing on techniques of proper exposure, principles of composition, understanding of lighting, and use of subject matter. Emphasis in this class is on the development of the student's self-expression. Traditional chemical process and darkroom printing will be used to create a portfolio of printed images. Previous knowledge of photography is not required. This class will run for eight, three hour sessions. Class time will be split between lecture, shooting, lab time, and critique. Students will also be required to frequently shoot assignments after class for later discussion.

Day Class:

Monday - Thursday, 1 - 4 pm

July 20 - 30

• A 35mm SLR camera and 50mm lens
• Films (Kodak Tri-X or Ilford HP5+)
• 8x10 RC paper (Ilford Multigrade: Semi-Matte)
• Negative sleeves (PrintFile 35-7B or equivalent is recommended)
• A pair of scissors
• Apron

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• $325 + lab fee of $50

Karen Kirchhoff began photographing in 1992. Some of the photos she created at this time are included in a collaborative project depicting a decade of punk people and places called NOT YOUR FAVORITE BAND. Her most recent solo project is a series of images of D.I.Y. music spaces titled IN THE BASEMENT. She also photographs at a monthly, benefit, queer dance party called THE NEXT BIG THING. She recently graduated from the Tyler School of Art M.F.A. program, and is currently teaching photography at Tyler and Delaware County Community College. Karen has been happily living in West Philadelphia for three years.