Pre College Programs

This course will cover the creative and technical aspects of analogue black and white photography. Students will shoot on location in the city, as well as independently outside of class. The majority of class time will be spent learning film developing and printing techniques in the darkroom. Demonstrations will include: film loading, metering, and exposure methods with a manual film camera; chemical handling and use; developing techniques; contact printing, printing, and dodging and burning. There will be regular in-class critiques, and students will complete the course with a portfolio of their work. Students must provide their own 35mm film camera with a manual setting and Ilford RC 8x10 printing paper.

Portfolio Presentations for Entrance to an Art College: The care with which an applicant presents and discusses his/her work can play an important part in the admissions and scholarship decisions at art colleges. Students are encouraged to attend our fall Open House events where the Director of Admissions will give a portfolio presentation and show examples of art work submitted by previous SVA students as well as examples of scholarship level art work. Pre-College students are encouraged to visit with an admissions counselor anytime throughout the year and show their art portfolio. Please call 212-592-2100 to make an appointment. Admissions counselors will discuss ideas on how students can push some of their ideas and art processes to help build stronger and more expressive art work.

Course Number: PHP-0101-A