Savannah College of Art and Design Information System

FILM:  Black and white, 4"X5" sheet film.  Sheet film comes in 25, 50 or 100 sheet boxes.  Any brand is fine.  Most students use faster (ISO 320 or 400) speed film such as Ilford HP5+ or Kodak Tri-X.  The first project requires black and white and it will take about 25 sheets.  All other projects can be done in either black and white or color.  You will need negative sleeves and a binder to organize negatives, contacts and handouts. 

PAPER:  Black and white fiberbase paper as required, 11"X14", double weight.  Ilford FB Multigrade, Kodak Polymax FB, Oriental New Seagul VC, Arista Multigrade, and Brilliant are recommended.  Glossy fiber based paper is by far the best choice for printing architectural photographs.  Use resin coated paper for contact sheets.  You can use inkjet paper or RA4 printing for projects other than the architectural assignment.

PROCESSING SUPPLIES:  You will need a thermometer and a towel.  You also need 4X5 negative sleeves and a complete set of variable contrast filters. A dust brush or canned air is essential for cleaning negative holders before loading.

FINISHING MATERIALS: Archival print storage box or portfolio, and print sleeves.  You may choose to mat your final project, in which case you will need smooth white or off white archival mat board and archival tape. Matting is not required.  Spot toning supplies will be provide by the professor.

EQUIPMENT:

A focusing cloth, ideally a black cloth at least one square yard. 

At least two 4X5 film holders

A focusing lupe

A Light meter. It is possible, but not ideal, to use your SLR camera as a meter. Light meter aps for your smart phone can be functional if used properly.

Materials Provided:  Black and white darkroom equipment and space, large-format camera equipment, print finishing equipment, studio facilities and lighting equipment.

There will be a lab fee collected for chemistry and RA4 printing,The fee must be paid before you will be allowed to use the facilities. 

Beyond Basic Photography by Henry Horenstein, for students who are not well versed in darkroom printing and film exposure and development controls.

Wait to purchase after first class meeting.

The Photograph as Contemporary Art by Charlotte Cotton
    ISBN-13: 978-0500204016 ISBN-10: 0500204012

Chemistry Fee- All print processing chemistry is covered by a chemistry fee that includes for inkjet printing. Color film processing is now covered by your lab fee.  This must be taken care of by the 2nd week of classes or you will not be allowed to participate in Lab Printing classes.

Film: 4x5 B/W, and Color sheet film after midterm. B&W film is required for the first 5 weeks: 25-50 sheets is recommended.  I suggest T-Max 100 or Delta 100. 

Color film is an option during the last 5 weeks.  Plan on shooting a minimum of 35-50 sheets of film during the last 5 weeks.

Paper: GSP B & W Fiber based paper.  11 x 14 minimum size, No “mat” surface paper.

ONLY contact sheets may be on RC paper.

or

Inkjet Bergen Printers or RA-4 after midterm.

4x5 film holders: minimum of 4 Lisco or Fidelity 4x5 film holders required. If you have more it will make your life easier. Check with friends and peers to borrow these. 

Film Processing: you will need a working thermometer, towel, and all film processing materials.

4x5 Negative Pages

Lupe Magnifier: for focusing through your camera.

Dark Cloth, at least 3x5 feet black is best (you can make your own or purchase one)

Light Meter: a hand held light meter is best. Your DSLR/35mm camera's meter is usable. I suggest you try to purchase a light meter through one of the educational programs offered.

Little Black Metal Clips: For hanging film to dry, you can find these at the office supply

ITOYA zippered Portfolio Envelope - size to easily hold 11x14 or larger print portfolio.

Portable USB Hard Drive: 250 – 1000 GB

A User's Guide to the View Camera, third edition, by Jim Stone,  Criticizing Photography, 4th Edition by Terry Barrett (if you have not read this already)

Wait to purchase after first class meeting.

The Photograph as Contemporary Art by Charlotte Cotton
    ISBN-13: 978-0500204016 ISBN-10: 0500204012

Chemistry Fee- All print processing chemistry is covered by a chemistry fee that includes for inkjet printing. Color film processing is now covered by your lab fee.  This must be taken care of by the 2nd week of classes or you will not be allowed to participate in Lab Printing classes.

Film: 4x5 B/W, and Color sheet film after midterm. B&W film is required for the first 5 weeks: 25-50 sheets is recommended.  I suggest T-Max 100 or Delta 100. 

Color film is an option during the last 5 weeks.  Plan on shooting a minimum of 35-50 sheets of film during the last 5 weeks.

Paper: GSP B & W Fiber based paper.  11 x 14 minimum size, No “mat” surface paper.

ONLY contact sheets may be on RC paper.

or

Inkjet Bergen Printers or RA-4 after midterm.

4x5 film holders: minimum of 4 Lisco or Fidelity 4x5 film holders required. If you have more it will make your life easier. Check with friends and peers to borrow these. 

Film Processing: you will need a working thermometer, towel, and all film processing materials.

4x5 Negative Pages

Lupe Magnifier: for focusing through your camera.

Dark Cloth, at least 3x5 feet black is best (you can make your own or purchase one)

Light Meter: a hand held light meter is best. Your DSLR/35mm camera's meter is usable. I suggest you try to purchase a light meter through one of the educational programs offered.

Little Black Metal Clips: For hanging film to dry, you can find these at the office supply

ITOYA zippered Portfolio Envelope - size to easily hold 11x14 or larger print portfolio.

Portable USB Hard Drive: 250 – 1000 GB

A User's Guide to the View Camera, third edition, by Jim Stone,  Criticizing Photography, 4th Edition by Terry Barrett (if you have not read this already)

Stone, Jim. A User's Guide to the View Camera, third edition. Prentice Hall, 2003.   ISBN-13: 978-0130981165

A digital version of this book is available.

All printing and processing chemistry is covered by a chemistry fee. This fee is to be paid at the Business Office in Bldg. A. This fee must be paid by the 3rd week of classes.

Film: 4x5 black and white sheet film Kodak Tri-X Pro 320. Plan on shooting a minimum of 100 sheets of film.
Paper: B & W Multi-Grade, Fiber based paper. Only technical assignments and contact sheets allowed on RC paper. Paper options will be discussed in class.
Ilford Multi-Grade Printing Filters: 6”x6” size.
Film holders: Minimum of 5 (Lisco or Fidelity) 4x5 film holders.
Level: Small leveling tool from the hardware store.
Thermometer: Photographic.
Negative Sleeves: Print File Negative Page Preservers for 4”x5” negatives.
Negative Storage Box: For storing Print File negative pages.
Lupe Magnifier: For focusing 4x5 camera.
Dark Cloth: Black fabric, 48”x60”, you can make your own or purchase one.
Light Meter: Hand held light meter capable of reading ambient and flash.
Film Cleaning Supplies: Film cleaner, canned air, and spot toner.
Finishing Materials: Archival matting materials are expected, mat cutting supplies.
Notebook (3 ring binder): For recording camera exposures, film processing times and other technical data.
Portfolio Box: For presentation of Final Project images.

Barrett, Terry. Criticizing Photographs: and Introduction to Understanding Images, fifth edition. Mountain View, California: Mayfield, 1990.   ISBN-13: 978-0073526539

London, Barbara, John Upton, Jim Stone. Photography, 11th edition. Pearson, 2013. ISBN-13: 978-0205933808