Unit Award Scheme

121710 PHOTOGRAPHY: MAKING AND DEVELOPING A BLACK AND WHITE PRINT IN A DARKROOM

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the key processes of making a print in a darkroom, such as selecting a frame from the negatives or a contact sheet, loading the negative into the projector, adjusting the size, focus and exposure	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	the need and process to safely handle photographic paper under red light conditions	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	the key processes of developing a print in a darkroom, such as the developing, stop-bath, fixer and wash sequence	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
4	load the negative into the projector, with support if needed	Summary sheet
5	adjust the size, focus and brightness, with support if needed	Summary sheet
6	load the photographic paper under red light conditions, with support if needed	Summary sheet
7	use a timer to expose the photographic paper, with support if needed	Summary sheet
8	safely develop the photographic paper following the correct timings for the developer, stop-bath, fixer and wash, with support if needed	Summary sheet
9	hang the print up to dry, or dry using other means, with support if needed.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 July 2024Level - Entry Level