Methods in Alternative Process III: Personal Expression - Spring 2024

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This class builds on the skills, experiences, and processes learned through Methods in Alternative Process I & II. It is an opportunity for students to sharpen these skills and explore the processes more fully. Through work on a chosen process, students will hone their workflow and customize their process to apply to their own work.

Students will have the opportunity to further explore processes such as Cyanotype, VanDyke, Kallitype, Platinum, SIlver, and Lith. Learn to research, test, and troubleshoot chosen variables and options within these processes. Through discussion, critique, and exploring contemporary alt-process work, students will learn methods and means for applying new aspects and techniques to their own work with intention to enhance their expression.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR STUDENTS

• Students must have proficient knowledge of creating digital negatives, working with the process they wish to pursue in this class and related safety considerations, equivalent to skills gained in Methods in Alternative Process II.
• Weekly attendance is vital to student success in PCNW courses. We require that students attend the first meeting in order to retain their spot in the class. A waiver may be granted if permission is given by, and subsequent arrangements made with, both the PCNW Registrar and Faculty. Please see our Education Policies for details about attendance policies and academic expectations.
• Intermediate and advanced courses have prerequisites which students must satisfy prior to enrollment. Prerequisites may be waived based on experience or prior courses taken through other institutions. To verify that you meet the prerequisite(s) for a course, contact Jennifer Brendicke, Registrar at jbrendicke@pcnw.org.
• Students are required to provide their own camera, unless otherwise noted in the course description. If you have questions about camera equipment or resources, contact us at pcnw@pcnw.org.
• PCNW adheres to a strict payment, cancellation and refund policy. Please review our Payment & Refund Policies prior to registration.
• Additional materials and supplies, not covered by a materials fee for a course, are the responsibility of the student. Detailed information about course expectations, required texts and materials will be provided at the start of the quarter.
• Students should prepare to spend several hours per week completing assignments outside of class, which may require use of the PCNW facilities; view our Rental Rates for details about additional fees. Rental fees for use of PCNW Facilities are a separate cost from tuition.

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