Objective:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
• Set up the darkroom in preparation for a 35mm negative printing • Understand how to make a contact sheet • Understand how to make a full print • Understand how to handle photographic paper and negatives in the darkroom
Materials:
• 35mm Negatives • 8x10 inch photographic paper • Developer • Stop bath • Fixer • Photographic trays • Measuring cups • Darkroom timer
Procedure:
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Introduction (15 minutes) • Instructor will introduce themselves and explain the purpose of the lesson (5 minutes). • Instructor will explain the material basics of developing and printing a film photograph in the darkroom (10 minutes).
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Preparation (15 minutes) • Instructor will demonstrate how to set up the darkroom (5 minutes). • Students will each have a chance to practice setting up the darkroom (10 minutes).
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Contact Sheets (30 minutes) • Instructor will demonstrate how to make a contact sheet (10 minutes). • Students will each have a chance to practice making a contact sheet (20 minutes).
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Full Prints (30 minutes) • Instructor will demonstrate how to make a full print (10 minutes). • Students will each have a chance to make a full print (20 minutes).
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Clean-up (15 minutes) • Instructor will demonstrate how to clean up the darkroom (5 minutes). • Students will each have a chance to practice cleaning up the darkroom (10 minutes).
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Conclusion (5 minutes) • Instructor will review the important points covered in the lesson (5 minutes).