
Wet Plate Collodion Photography Short Course
Course description
This course, taking place over a single weekend, offers a contemporary look at a historic photography technique that is becoming increasingly popular. Alongside practical training, you will explore the work of contemporary artists and photographers who are adopting this engaging form of photography. Additionally, we will discuss everything you need to know to set up as an independent wet plate practitioner.
A variety of cameras will be used, but students are also encouraged to bring their own.
Level: all levels
Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older.
Clear, easy to understand lessons:
- Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology, they will make sure they explain what they mean.
- New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that’s crystal clear and easy to understand.
Experience life on campus:
- Study at Central Saint Martins, Granary Square a world-famous art and design college
- Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
- Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
- Ask questions of your tutor in real time
- Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
- Experience the many sights of London on your down time
A certificate of completion and a digital badge:
- You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
- As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
- We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
- Certificates and digital badges are great to compliment your cv.
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Topics covered
- You will be shown how to cut and prepare both glass plates for both 'Ambrotypes' and trophy aluminium for 'Tintypes'.
- The spacious darkroom at the Kings Cross site can then be used to practice 'flowing' and developing plates.
- You will then shoot both portraits and still life nearby.
- The course will also cover the important aspects of health and safety when working with and storing the required chemicals.
Materials
As this course uses specialist materials, all materials are supplied for the students
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Here is a chance to take a contemporary look at this historic technique that is becoming increasingly popular. Alongside practical training, you will learn about the work of some contemporary artists and photographers adopting this engaging form of photography. Plus, we will discuss all you need to set up as an independent wet plate practitioner.
Contact us:
- Central Saint Martins
- Telephone +44 (0)20 7514 7015
- Address 1 Granary Square King's Cross London N1C 4AA
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College: Central Saint Martins
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- Central Saint Martins
- Short Courses
- +44 (0)20 7514 7015
Address
- 1 Granary Square
- King's Cross
- London
- N1C 4AA
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