Key Facts
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Starting
23 Apr 2026- Location
- Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 20:00
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 23 Apr 2026
- Level
- Code
- KIAX145FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 130
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Starting
22 Apr 2027- Location
- Kingston - Creative Industries Centre
- Start Time
- 18:00
- End Time
- 20:00
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Evening
- Days
- Thursday
- Start Date
- 22 Apr 2027
- Level
- Code
- KIAX145FC
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- £ 130
Alternative Photography
Step into the darkroom and discover the magic of photography without a camera. This hands-on evening course introduces you to the creative world of alternative photographic processes, where light, chemistry, and experimentation take centre stage.
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements. Students will be expected to bring some digital image files to create their digital negatives from. Full information regarding this will be provided prior to the sessions. -
Course Content
Working in the photographic darkroom, over the course of several weeks, students will explore camera-less techniques such as:-
Photograms – creating images by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper.
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Chemigrams – blending painting and photography with chemicals to produce abstract results.
- Cyanotype – using UV light to create beautiful, blue-toned prints.
As well as many others! Students will also learn to create digital negatives from their own images to make tangible prints.
No prior experience is needed - just a curiosity for creative image-making and a willingness to experiment. Whether you're an artist, photographer, or complete beginner, this course offers a unique opportunity to play with process and discover the roots of photography in a supportive, studio-based environment.
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Progression Next Steps
Students could progress onto a focussed discipline printing course. -
Additional Information
Materials and equipment will be provided. Should you become more ambitious in the scale of your work we may ask for a contribution towards materials used.Please be aware our courses need to meet a minimum recruitment number in order for them to run, a full refund will be provided should a course not meet the required numbers. Once the course has started no refunds or partial refunds will be given.
