Black & White Darkroom Photography
Certificate of Achievement Photography · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Certificate of Achievement in Black & White Darkroom Photography emphasizes black and white darkroom processes providing students with the knowledge and skills to work with traditional gelatin silver methods and alternative processes. The core program courses provide a foundational knowledge using film based cameras including 35mm, medium format and large format. Along with advanced developing, processing, and printing techniques in a traditional darkroom to produce photographic works with a fine art aesthetic. Throughout the program students will have the opportunity to participate in photography exhibitions and develop a portfolio of black and white photographs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- apply appropriate and effective exposure techniques using black & white film and film cameras including;
- evaluate and develop photographic prints in a traditional darkroom using black & white techniques and non-silver processes;
- analyze and describe black & white and alternative process photographs based on technical, conceptual, and aesthetic content using appropriate terminology.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PHOT 2A | Black and White Darkroom Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2B | Advanced Black and White Darkroom Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2C | Alternative Process Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 2D | Large Format Photography (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 1A | Digital Photography I (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 3A | Introduction to Studio Lighting (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 4A | Color Theory for Photographers (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 5A | Photography Portfolio (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 6A | Photoshop (Historical) | 3 |
| orDIGM 6A | Photoshop (Active) | 3 |
| PHOT 20 | History of Photography (Historical) | 3 |
| orARTH 20 | History of Photography (Historical) | 3 |
| ART 2A | Introduction to Drawing (Active) | 3 |
| ART 23 | 2-D Foundations (Active) | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Arts & Design
Program Control Number: 41996
TOP Code: 101200 - Applied Photography
CIP Code: 10.0201 - Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician