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City Centre Campus (Bath)

Alternative & Darkroom Photography

Course Type
Skills to Thrive
Campus
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Level
Duration

Course Overview

Course ID:
4756

Unlock the timeless art of analogue photography in this hands-on, beginner friendly course designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of darkroom practice.

Location: Bath City Centre Campus

Suitable for: beginners, hobbyists, students, and anyone curious about traditional photography

Led by: Arran Hodgson, Lecturer in Art and Design

What you'll learn:

  • Introduction to film cameras and shooting techniques
  • Developing black & white film
  • Darkroom safety and setup
  • Printing techniques using enlargers
  • Creative processes like dodging, burning, and light painting

Why Join?

  • Explore photography beyond digital
  • Develop hands-on skills in a fully equipped darkroom
  • Create your own prints from start to finish
  • Small group sessions with expert guidance

To ensure good learning experience, courses require a minimum number of enrolments to run. If the minimum number is not reached, we may need to cancel the course. We aim to give learners at least 7 days' notice wherever possible.

 

 

 

 

Interested in applying?

Offering Code:
L98ATW1/BDF1B
Offering Name:
Photography: Alternative Processes & Darkroom 10w (Jan)
Start Date:
07/01/2027
End date:
18/03/2027
Day Of Week:
Thursday
Start Time:
18:00
End Time:
20:30
Campus Name:
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
Fee Rate Non Funded:
£400.00
Offering ID:
307599
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Offering Code:
L98ADP1/BDF1C
Offering Name:
Photography: Darkroom and Camera 5w (Apr)
Start Date:
15/04/2027
End date:
13/05/2027
Day Of Week:
Thursday
Start Time:
18:00
End Time:
20:30
Campus Name:
City Centre Campus (Bath)
Fee Rate 16 to 18 Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Fully Funded:
Fee Rate 19 Plus Co Funded:
Fee Rate Non Funded:
£200.00
Offering ID:
307598
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