Project Two Alternative Cameras: Pinhole, Vintage and Toy Cameras

In this section we'll be exploring various types of image capture - first by creating a Camera Obscura...which was the earliest use of a small opening in a darkened room. This technique was used throughout history as entertainment and an aide to help artists visualize their perspectives. 

A contemporary artist who uses this method for capture is Abelardo Morell (there's a link to his website on the sidebar). His exposures often last for many hours and he uses the room as a camera. This is central park reversed in a room overlooking the park.

Schedule:

3/24: Introduction to project and creation of Camera Obscura and Pinhole Cameras
3/26: Processing film and paper negs (you can print digital or darkroom)

3/31: Paper Negatives and Digital Output - bring your pinhole cameras
4/2: Lab

4/5-4/12 Spring Semester

4/14: Lab
4/16: Lab

4/21 Critique of your 3-6 images printed and matted.

Assignment: Using your vintage or Holga camera, you'll be shooting your own series of images. I'm open on the subject matter. As advanced students, you should have your own area of interest - so use this as a chance to further explore your photographic interests. For the critique you will be showing 3-6 printed/matted images from this series. You'll also bring your pinhole shots so we can see how you did.

Due Date: 4/21 - 3-6 new images printed and matted for the critique.