On this course you will learn about the principle of the pinhole image, and how camera designs affect the photographs made. Build a number of working pinhole cameras from everyday materials (supplied).
Work with the cameras you make, shooting pictures and processing them.
On completion, you will understand how a pinhole camera works, have practical experience of camera design and building, as well as processing and converting images.
On the first evening, there will be an introductory talk, plus discussion of the potential and expectations. On the first full day, you will learn about how a pinhole image is formed, practical considerations when designing cameras and techniques of camera building. You will design and construct your own cameras before testing them with light-sensitive paper (supplied). The following day, you will have the opportunity to explore more experimental designs and explore variations, making more cameras and/or making more pictures.
Included
On this course, the tutor will supply materials, including materials for making cameras, papers, processing chemicals, etc.
What students need to bring
Available to buy
Available from shop:
- You won’t need to buy anything from the shop as materials are provided, but if you want to try other materials the shop stocks suitable items
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Possible equipment restrictions in tutor absence.
Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
6.45pm: Welcome, followed by dinner (included)
8 - 9pm: First teaching session, attendance is essential
Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed
Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required
