Film Camera Basics

For students new to film photography or seeking a refresher, this 3-hour course teaches the basics of the film camera. The course covers the essential functions of the analog film camera: shutter, aperture, light meter, and ISO dial. Used together, these functions are the foundation for successfully photographing with film. This course will also provide an extra foundation for beginning photographers intending to enroll in Black-and-White Film Photography I. Experienced digital photographers may be ready to enroll directly in Black-and-White Film Photography II after taking Film Camera Basics.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Beginner. No prior photography experience is needed for these foundation courses.

In accordance with ICP’s COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Policies, all Continuing Education students are required to be fully vaccinated in order to attend onsite courses. This includes courses taking place at the ICP School location (79 Essex Street - entrance at 84 Ludlow Street) as well as offsite locations. Students will be required to provide proof of their vaccination status during the registration process, unless an exemption has been granted. Masks are strongly recommended, but not required in class and in other public areas of ICP to protect the health and safety of all employees, students and visitors. These policies are subject to change at anytime.

Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. In order to comply with ICP’s COVID-19 Safety Guidelines and Policies, registration for this course will close two days prior to the start date of the course.

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