Black, White, Grey: Intro to Analog Photography (PHT-0113)

Spring 2026 · PHT 0113 · Tufts University · 4 credits · Undergraduate

Introduction to the fundamental skills necessary for operating manually-controlled 35mm cameras, precision film exposure and development, and principles of making prints in the darkroom. Demonstration, instruction, regular critiques and lectures. Discussion of various approaches to picture making and the relationship of photography to other graphic media, through slide lectures, critiques, and field trips to photography exhibitions or collections. Discussion of the virtues and drawbacks of other film formats. Principles presented in class may be applied to other lens-based technologies, such as digital photography, video, and moving film. Requirements: Students must provide their own film and photo paper and must shoot a minimum of one roll of film each week. Students should have their own manually-controllable SLR camera (not a point-and-shoot). A limited number of cameras are available for students who do not own one. Non-SMFA students and MAT Art Education students will receive a letter grade.

Course codes: PHT-0113, PHT 0113, PHT0113, PHT-113, PHT 113, PHT113

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