Black and White Photography Darkroom Short Course

About this course

Participants spend most of the course working in a darkroom, developing black-and-white printing techniques and exploring different ways to make photographic images. The course also includes weekly assignments and lectures examining historical and contemporary artwork, with attention to photography’s technical and aesthetic possibilities. The course introduces film-based photography and encourages experimentation with darkroom processes, including learning through trial and error. It is suitable for learners who want to work beyond digital photography or develop their existing film and printing skills.

What you'll learn

• Develop black-and-white darkroom printing techniques
• Experiment with processes for creating photographic images
• Explore the technical and aesthetic possibilities of black-and-white photography
• Analyse historical and contemporary photographic artwork

Is this course right for you?

The course is designed for complete beginners in film photography as well as learners refreshing or extending existing skills. It may also suit people with digital camera experience who want to explore film and black-and-white darkroom printing. Participation combines regular darkroom work with assignments and lectures.

• Suitable for complete beginners in film photography
• Relevant to digital photographers moving into film and darkroom printing
• Includes independent weekly assignments alongside class-based darkroom work