About

The Beginners Photography - Film and Darkroom course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is suitable for beginners or anyone with a basic understanding of photography who would like to improve their camera handling skills, explore the many possibilities that a B&W darkroom has to offer, and develop a greater appreciation of the medium.

Overview

About the course

While digital cameras and scanning colour and B&W film will be discussed, the practical part of this course will be dedicated to working with your own negatives in the B&W darkroom to explore printing techniques.

By the end of the Beginners Photography - Film and Darkroom course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) you will have learnt new processes and discovered different ways of creating images by experimenting and making mistakes. You will have lots of photographs, a keen eye and a better understanding with which to continue your practice.

Programme Structure

Topics covered:

Composition & framing techniques
Creative camera control
Exposure & how to use a flash
B&W film development
B&W printing using resin-coated & fibre-based papers
Creating photograms & solarising images
Finishing techniques, such as toning & re-spotting prints

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 35 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-08-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Photography View 39 other Short Courses in Photography in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please bring a film camera with you to the first session. This can be:

Fully Manual camera with a separate light meter
Semi-Automatic camera (light meter incorporated)
Automatic camera with a manual setting

Note: The College has 35mm SLR's that you may be able to borrow for the initial part of the course. If you are unsure of what to but you can wait for the first session, when the tutor can give you advice.

Tuition Fee

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International

720 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 GBP for the full programme during 35 days.
National

720 GBP/full

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 GBP for the full programme during 35 days.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Beginners Photography - Film and Darkroom