Hi Kevin.I'll throw my 2c in here. <g>
Here in my area of Canada,Grade 9 high school students have the opportunity to take
photography,using manual cameras,B&W film and conventional darkroom techniques.However
digital is
also offered at a later stage.
I think its a good idea to take something like this.I myself resently did 3 darkroom
classes to get back to
basics and expand my knowledge.Students should be aware of the older more traditional
ways
which
i think can be utilized in digital,having studied light,exposures contrast etc in the
darkroom.
You need to learn how to skate before you can play hockey,sort of thing(sorry,we relate
just about
everything to hockey here.lol)
Also i tend to find the digital darkroom frustrating at times,were as i have better
luck
and less stress in
the darkroom.Its more fun i think.
I can understand the health and insurance problems,but i'm to old to worry about that
now.<vbg>
If funds are available,i think it should be offered side by each with digital.
Good luck
Dave Brooks
>
> He did say he could be swayed if there was a compelling
> arguement in favour of film. If you have any reasons why
> children should be learning in a darkroom, I would love
> to hear them and pass them on.
>
> Kind regards
> Kevin
