ICP's B&W Film Photography Intensive is is a bundle of three Open Education courses to immerse yourself in analog photography and discover the magic of darkroom printing. The B&W Film Photography Intensive is an onsite program.
In state-of-the-art facilities, students will acquire technical knowledge while developing their creativity and printing skills. Through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on sessions, assignments, and class discussions, students learn to operate film cameras, expose and develop negatives, apply various printing techniques, and discover their personal visual style.
Topics of study include:
- Camera operation and settings
- Film exposure and development
- Essential darkroom printing skills
- Historical and contemporary photography
- Fine printing techniques
Expected Outcomes:
- Understand and practice the technical and aesthetic possibilities of analog photography
- Acquire and utilize a variety of printing techniques
- Build a cohesive body of work and discover your personal visual language
Special Benefits:
- Official ICP digital certificate (see requirements below)
- $150 total savings on tuition after completing all courses
- Exclusive early registration period before each term
Framework & Courses
This program includes three mandatory courses covering the technical and creative foundations of black and white film photography.
Required Courses (successfully complete all of the following courses):
- Black-and-White Film Photography I (onsite)
- Black-and-White Film Photography II (onsite)
- Black-and-White Film Photography III (onsite)
Most courses range between 7 -10 meetings. Press on ‘Register for Upcoming Courses’ for a list of next available classes including dates, course descriptions, faculty, and tuition (fees are presented before discount).
Important Notes
- All courses need to be completed within a period of 1-year from the date of registration (excluding approved past courses).
- Mandatory courses should be taken in order.
- Registration in this program is allowed retroactively after completing Black-and-White Film Photography I.
Prerequisites
No prior photography experience is needed for the B&W Film Photography Intensive. Students must meet the prerequisites of each course they register for as part of the program. Students new to photography may want to take the course Film Camera Basics prior to their first course for an additional foundation. A 35mm film camera with manual shutter speed and aperture control is required.
Tuition
Enrollment for the B&W Film Photography Intensive is open throughout the year. Once enrolled, students may select their preferred courses (see ‘Register for Upcoming Courses’ above). Use the ‘Enroll in Intensive’ button below to submit your online application form (no preparations are needed).
Depending on students’ course selection, the total tuition is $1880 and includes:
• A non-refundable registration fee of $300
• The discounted fees of 3 selected and studied courses. Courses’ fees range between $630–$700 and enrolled students receive $150 discounts on each of their courses (total discount of $450).
Certification
Students must pass all required courses before receiving ICP certification. All courses must be completed within a period of 1-year from the date of registration (excluding approved past courses). Additionally, to receive their certificate, students need to present an edited and sequenced selection of 10-20 pictures they have photographed as part of this program. Once a student completes the requirements, a request for the certificate should be submitted using the button below.
Contact
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212.857.0001