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PHOTO240 — Large Format Photography  (5 cr)

Students explore the photographic techniques and the mechanics of the black and white large format photography. Focus is on building a technical knowledge while developing skills in large format camera use. Topics covered include a historical overview of the view camera, view camera design, optical principals, camera movements and operations, medium format photography, and black and white film exposure and development techniques. Assignment work stresses practical applications in still- life, architecture, portraiture, and landscape and macro photography. Prerequisite: PHOTO 101 or permission of instructor. (SFCC)
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