Assumed knowledge of basic photographic processes and techniques is necessary for this course. Assumes student has knowledge from Undergraduate studies or Professional practice in photomedia (Completion of SOMA9730 meets this requirement) .

The course provides an introduction to and overview of colour analogue photographic processes and medium format camera operation for graduate students. The emphasis is on the investigation of analogue photographic techniques as utilised by contemporary visual arts practitioners. The following basics are covered in Graduate Analogue Photomedia: overview of medium format camera operation; colour film types and exposure; colour (type C) printing techniques; colour darkroom procedures; and colour print finishing and presentation. A demonstration of medium format camera use and workshops in colour darkroom practice are conducted to enhance the acquisition of technical skills towards the production of photomedia based works of an increasingly professional standard.