Photo Imaging I

AY2014/2015 Semester 1

This course will introduce to the students the principles of black and white photography. They will learn all aspects of a traditional wet darkroom such as development, printmaking and proper use of chemicals. Lectures, demonstrations, critiques and hands-on practice will clarify techniques, while encouraging creative approaches to making photographic images. There will be slide lectures to introduce students to photographers of historical relevance. Assignments and projects will allow students to explore content, make aesthetic choices and learn how to better articulate their ideas through the medium of photography. Students are reminded that ADM rules on attendance and plagiarism are in operation within all ADM courses as laid out in the ADM Student handbook http://www.adm.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentADM/Documents/ADMStudentHandbook2010-2011.pdf.