4-H Photography Project
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Unit 4 Option A :: Darkroom Techniques — Black and White
This unit is for member ages 8-18 years old. This unit is appropriate for the advanced photographer who wants to learn darkroom techniques. This unit is divided into two options. Option A is for members who are interested in black and white darkroom techniques. Members will accomplish the following learning experiences:
- Develop film (black and white) and make enlargements
- Set up a darkroom
- Maintain an inventory of supplies and chemicals
- Explore career opportunities
Step 4:
The items listed below are your project requirements. Select each in turn to access a Word Document. Once you have your document, please save it to your hard drive or other media before entering information.
- Colorado 4-H Photography Project Tip Sheet
- 4-H Project E-Record for Family/Consumer Science and General Projects
- Unit IV Darkroom Techniques
Colorado State Fair and Local County Fair Exhibit Requirements
Project Exhibit Rules for All Units
- Focus on Photography has been broken into two exhibit levels –Level 1A and Level 1B. 4-H members should be enrolled in Focus on Photography but can choose to exhibit in either Level 1A or Level 1B. If a member completes the manual, they may enter in both Level 1A and Level 1B.
- For all units, submit photo material for the current unit being entered. Do not submit previous photos or records.
- Best photo may be up to 5”x7” in size. No duplicate pictures except for best picture.
- Binders: Hardback, three-ring notebook no larger than 10”x12” in size for all units. No posters or oversized books. Do not use plastic covers on any pages in any unit. All materials must fit within the notebook. You should include all your photos and your e-Record in the three-ring notebook. Additional pages can be added as need to exhibit your photos.
- Videos must be appropriate for total family viewing.
- For photo exhibits in Levels 1-3 follow the tips on page 73 of the manuals.
- Label Format for Units 4-7
Activity#_____________________
Photo#______________________
Subject#_____________________
Date Photo Taken_____________
Notes:_______________________ - Label Format for Best Photo Contest
Title___________________
Name_________________
4-H Age_______________
Camera used___________
Film__________________
Unit 4 Option A Exhibit will consist of the following:
1. Completed e-Record secured in a sturdy 3-ring binder/notebook. Also include photos of you working on your project in the e-record photo page.
2. Photos required for Exhibit are as follows:
(
Enlargement from 7 best negatives )
- One negative exposure series:
normal, one stop under, one over - from one negative –make three different size enlargements. Give exposure times for each.
- One negative process series
1) developed only
2) developed and stopped only
3) developed, stopped, and fixed - On negative –test and final print
1) test exposure print
2) final print - One negative burned in, not burned in
- one negative dodged, not dodged
- one print mounted fancy
3. Include the camera quiz, cost analysis, closing inventory on the Specific Project Information page in the e-Record.
4. Exhibit to include 16 prints and contact prints and
proof sheets of negatives used.
