Teen Academy - Alternative Processes: Cyanotypes

This course will introduce students to a beloved photographic process, the cyanotype, which was invented in the mid-19th century. The cyanotype produces distinctive Prussian blue images after being exposed to UV light. Imagery can be produced using a wide variety of materials from negatives to natural ephemera and household objects. In this course, participants will learn how to mix and apply the chemistry to paper and other materials such as fabric. We’ll print cyanotypes using digital negatives, found objects, and a UV exposure unit. Homework assignments will integrate a variety of digital and analogue techniques from making photograms to creating a digitally printed negative and using chemistry to develop and tone prints.

Need-based scholarships are available for all Teen Academy classes. To apply, please visit: https://www.icp.org/school/teen-academy.

Course Level/Prerequisite: Open to all skill levels. No prior photography experience is needed for these foundation courses.

Note: Students must have access to a smartphone, DSLR or mirrorless camera, or digital point and shoot camera to complete assignments. If they do not have their own device, a camera can be signed out from ICP. Please reach out to Teen Academy staff at [email protected] after registering if you would like to sign out a camera for the duration of the course.

Program Description: ICP’s Teen Academy program welcomes teenagers ages 14–19 from across the country and around the world to develop their skills as leaders and visual storytellers in a range of in-person and online classes. All curricula are youth-centered and include: photographic and writing assignments, open lab time, visual presentations, discussions, critiques, a guest artist visit, a field trip, and a culminating presentation for family and friends celebrating the students’ achievements.

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