Photography Workshop
In the Photography Workshop, students work with analogue and digital techniques to create artistic, creative and documentary photographs. They develop concepts, explore the effects of light and space, and produce photo series from shooting through to presentation. The workshop spans two floors and brings together studio work, darkroom processes and digital image editing in close proximity.
Studio work
At the heart of the facility is the 90-square-metre photography studio. Skylights provide natural light, and the room can be completely darkened if required. This allows for precise lighting conditions or experimental setups.
The equipment includes:
- analogue 35mm, medium-format and large-format cameras
- various digital camera systems
- studio flashes
- comprehensive studio equipment
The studio is used to create portraits, still lifes, staged scenes and experimental visual spaces.
Analogue processes
In the photo labs, students develop black-and-white and colour film, produce enlargements and experiment with classic, experimental and historical photographic processes. Analogue and digital processes can be integrated.
The photo labs offer:
- Workstations for black-and-white and colour film development
- Enlargement facilities for black-and-white and colour images
- Space for experimental and historical photographic processes such as cyanotype, etc.
Digital image processing and output
Workstations are available in digital pools for digital image processing and the further processing of analogue image material. Here, students edit their photographs and prepare them for various media.
The technical equipment includes:
- professional scanner and reproduction systems
- workstations with calibrated monitors
- inkjet photo printers up to A0 size
- laminating machine for final presentations
With the aid of a cross-workstation colour management system, students can produce colour-accurate photo prints. Where required, these are mounted onto various backing materials using a laminating machine.
Equipment loan
Students of the Faculty of Art and Design can lend technical equipment for photographic projects. The photography studio offers a selection of professional equipment and provides assistance with its use.
The following equipment is available for loan:
- Analogue and digital camera systems
- Flash units
- Tripods and accessories
- Picture frames and exhibition accessories
Work within the academic context
In the photography studio, students develop their own photographic approaches. They work conceptually, experimentally or documentarily, combining analogue and digital techniques. In addition to independent artistic projects, the studio also produces photographic reproductions of drawings, objects and installations.
The workshop also provides support with the photographic documentation of work, which is often used in presentations, portfolios or final projects.
Technical support
Jonas Tegtmeyer, Master Photographer, and Alexander Rutz, Graduate Designer (Visual Communication), supervise the students. They advise on the implementation of concepts and offer introductions to lab and digital techniques.