Savannah College of Art and Design Information System

Technical Handouts in class and on Black Board.

The Photograph as Contemporary Art by Charlotte Cotton - Wait to purchase after first class meeting.
    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)

Technical Handouts in class and on Black Board.

The Photograph as Contemporary Art by Charlotte Cotton - Wait to purchase after first class meeting.
    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