Facility Guide Updated 8/22/13 JG
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction... Pg 1 Darkroom Staff and Contact Info... Pg 1 Access... Pg 1 Using the Darkroom.... Pg 2 Conduct... Pg 2 Lockers.. Pg 2 Chemistry.. Pg 2 Supplies and Equipment... Pg 3 INTRODUCTION Film Processing. Pg 3 Printing Pg 4 24 Hour Equipment Checkout... Pg 5 Darkroom Safety Information... Pg 6 Emergency Numbers... Pg 7 Technical Support Numbers... Pg 7 Photographic Supplies Companies... Pg 7 Welcome to the Tjaden Darkroom! This guide will provide you with the information necessary to work in the darkroom. Policies exist to ensure the darkroom operates effectively and safely. The darkroom manager and monitors are available to provide assistance. Do not hesitate to ask them for help. DARKROOM STAFF & CONTACT INFORMATION The Darkroom Manager is responsible for the overall management of the facility and equipment. Darkroom Monitors have photography experience and are knowledgeable about darkroom functions and equipment. They are available to help users and are responsible for ensuring the safe and appropriate use of the facility. Jennifer Gioffre, Darkroom Manager RM 120B 607-255-4207 DarkroomManager@cornell.edu Monitors Booth: RM 120 607-255-5362 TjadenDarkroom@cornell.edu ACCESS Undergraduate Students The darkroom is open to undergraduate students enrolled in an art department photography courses. AAP students who have completed an art department photography course may gain access to the darkroom through the subscription policy. Please see the darkroom manager for more details. Art Thesis Students Art Thesis Students who have satisfactorily completed Intro to Photography (ART2601) or who provide a transcript showing the completion of a comparable course at an accredited university, and pay the appropriate fees may have access to the darkroom. Attendance at darkroom safety training and orientation sessions is required each semester. Students will not be granted access to the darkroom if they fail to attend scheduled sessions. Art MFA Students Art MFA students who require the use of a darkroom for their art practice and who have darkroom experience and knowledge may have access to the darkroom. Students must provide evidence of experience with photographic processes and darkroom equipment. The darkroom manager approves usage and qualifying experience. The following are considered experience: A transcript showing enrollment in Art 2601 or Art 3603 at Cornell University Equivalent course from another institution Examples of prints and contact sheets. Students who do not have darkroom experience or knowledge are encouraged to take ART 2601, Introduction to Photography MFA students are required to attend darkroom orientation and safety training to obtain access to the facility. Orientation is held during the first few weeks of the Fall Semester. Attendance at a brief facility update meeting is required each subsequent semester students wish to continue using the labs. MFA students are encouraged to attend darkroom meetings, held approximately every two weeks during the semester. 1
USING THE DARKROOM Cornell IDs Required Users must present a valid Cornell ID card to gain access to the darkroom and check out equipment. The ID will be held by the monitor until the user is done working in the darkroom and all equipment has been returned. Access During Schedule Class Time The darkroom is available when classes are not is session. During regularly scheduled class times, the darkroom may be available if it is not being used by a scheduled class. CONDUCT Users must follow all darkroom rules and policies. Maintain darkroom cleanliness. No food or drinks allowed in any darkroom When printing, store backpacks and bags at enlarger station. space. Food and drinks are allowed in the No yelling or excessive noise. classroom ONLY. Report all problems to the monitor on duty. No phone or electronic displays in the Do not attempt to adjust or fix any darkroom. equipment. This includes enlargers, print Label all supplies. washers, water temperature controls, and Supplies left unattended are placed in the lost safelights. See the darkroom monitor or and found. manager for assistance. Store coats on the coat racks in the foyer and the hallway. Be respectful of the equipment provided by the darkroom. If equipment is damaged due to negligence or abuse you will be responsible for its repair or replacement. A user found abusing the darkroom facilities, equipment or policies will receive a warning. After three warnings darkroom privileges are suspended for two weeks. The next infraction results in a final suspension. LOCKERS Lockers are available for students enrolled in photography courses and semester subscribers. Students may request a second locker. The monitor can open a locker for a student who has forgotten their key. After three instances, the key will be considered lost and the student will be required to pay for a replacement ($25 fee). Locker keys are to be returned and lockers emptied by the designated due date. Anything left in lockers or stored in the darkroom past the due date is considered a donation to the darkroom. There is $25 charge for late keys. CHEMISTRY The darkroom provides the following chemistry: Film Processing Chemistry Kodak Rapid Fixer with Hardener Heico Permawash LFN wetting agent Recycled, pre-marked chemical jugs Paper Processing Chemistry Kodak Dektol developer Kodak Indicator Stop Bath Kodak Fixer Heico Permawash Selenium Toner RA-4 Color Chemistry Students provide film-processing developer, Kodak D-76 all of these are available from the campus store. 2
DARKROOM SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT Students supply the following materials: Photo Paper Film Negative storage sleeves Anti Static Cloth Scissors, pens, markers Matting Materials (boards and linen tape) Re-closable portfolio case Push pins Spotting brush China marker Textbook A supply kit for Introduction to Photography (ART2601) containing the majority of supplies needed is available from Midwest Photo Exchange (mpex.com). Information is distributed at the beginning of each semester. Equipment available for checkout at the monitor s booth: Developing tanks: 16oz, 32oz Magnifying Loupe Developing reels: 35mm, 120 and 220 Negative carriers: 645, 6X6, 6X7, 6X9, 4X5 Film Cleaner Fixed Easels: 8X10, 11X14, & 16X20 Enlarger Bins, containing: Adjustable Easels*: 8X10, 11X14, 16X20, o 8X10 easel 20X24 o 11X14 easel Rulers & T-Squares o Contact printing frame Tacking Iron o Grain Focuser Dexter Mat Cutting Tool o 35mm Negative Carrier Spotting Dyes o Viewing filters (color only) *Requires training and permission from faculty or the darkroom manager FILM PROCESSING B&W FILM To process film, darkroom users must present a current Cornell ID. Film processing is performed ONLY in the film-processing sink in room 120E. Processing equipment, tanks, reels and can openers are available for checkout at the monitor s booth. The film-processing sink accommodates up to three students. The monitor will keep a waiting list. Do not place chemical jugs or other wet materials on the light table or on the floor. Rinse ALL equipment (tanks, reels, lids, funnels, graduates, thermometers, trays and buckets) thoroughly with hot water to prevent contamination. Return all graduates, funnels and thermometers to the shelves in the processing area. All tanks, reels and lids must be 100% dry when returned to the monitor. Remove film from the drying cabinet promptly. Film left for more then 24 hours will be removed. COLOR FILM The darkroom provides color film processing by mail in partnership with Darkroom Imaging in Rome, NY. Students are responsible for all shipping and processing costs. This service is provided for courses that use color negative film. LITHO NEGATIVES Students currently enrolled in ART 3604 and upper level students working in alternative photographic processes may use the black and white darkroom for the production of litho negatives. Upper level students need to meet with the Darkroom Manager for permission. When checking out an enlarger bin please notify the monitor that you will be making litho negatives and which developer dilution you will be using. 3
PRINTING Enlarger bins are checked out from the monitor with a Cornell ID. Bins are labeled with letters for B&W enlargers and numbers for color enlargers. Use ONLY the enlarger station that corresponds to the bin that has been checked out. Enlarger stations are NOT to be left unattended. When the darkroom is full and others are waiting to print there is a four-hour time limit on printing sessions. At the end of printing sessions please clean up the enlarger and viewing stations, turn off the enlarger, close the negative stage and return the bin promptly. Bins are to be returned directly to the monitor and may NOT be left on the monitor booth counter at any time. B&W PRINTING and WASHING Do not bring used paper towels, chemicals or liquids to enlarger stations. Vise versa, do not bring equipment, negatives or supplies to sink areas. All prints must be processed with constant agitation. Improper agitation will result in poor image quality. Prints left unattended will be thrown away! Wet prints must be transported in in plastic trays. When finished, trays must be rinsed and neatly stored upside-down under the print washers. DO NOT LEAVE TRAYS IN SINKS. All B&W prints are washed in the wet lab (Rm 121B). Washers can only be turned on by monitors, the darkroom manager, faculty and TAs. Request this service 15 minutes in advance. Do not attempt to adjust washers yourself. COLOR PRINTING Color printing requires complete darkness and the color hallway is very dimly lit. Open doors slowly when entering or exiting enlarger and processor rooms. Color processor procedures: 1. Timer must be at 0 seconds before feeding prints. 2. Place prints in the processor emulsion side up. 3. Feed prints alternately between left, center and the right of the feed tray. 4. When leaving the feed room, turn on the timer (preset to 20 sec) and leave the room door slightly ajar. 5. Prints take 4 minutes to process. If a print has not exited the processor after 5 minutes notify the monitor on duty immediately. Note: No paper or tests strips smaller that 5 x 8 No torn paper. Use scissors or paper cutter. Printing Digital Negatives Students enrolled in ART 3604 and upper level students working in alternative photographic processes have access to the darkroom s Digital Negative Printing Station. To use the printing station check out the computer mouse from the monitor. Files must be ready to print before checking out the mouse. The Digital Negative Printing Station may not be used for editing. 24-HOUR EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT 4
From the monitors booth: Available for 24-hour checkout Air cable releases 18% reflective grey cards From the darkroom manager: Available to students enrolled in Introduction to Photography (ART 2601) 35mm cameras Available to students in 3000 and 4000 level photography courses for course related work Medium Format Large Format Digital On-Location Lighting Hasselblad View Camera Canon DSLR Lowel Omni Tungsten Lights Fuji 6X9 Field Camera Monolight Strobes Mamiya RB67 Tripods Twin Lens Reflex Light Meter Light Meter All students must be trained and tested on equipment before use. Students must be trained and tested on equipment each semester. Equipment must be reserved a minimum of 24-hours in advance prior to checkout. Equipment is checked in and out Monday Thursday 7:45am 8:15am by the darkroom manager. Equipment loan periods are as follows: Pick-Up Day Return Day Monday Wednesday Tuesday Thursday Wednesday Monday Thursday Tuesday A $5.00 per hour fee is charged for the late return of equipment. Students who fail to pay a late fee may be denied access to the darkroom. Fees can be paid with Cornell Card or pre-approved check. Equipment with multiple components include an inventory list. Students are responsible for ensuring these kits are complete before leaving the darkroom and will be financially responsible for all missing equipment parts. Students borrowing equipment are responsible for the condition of equipment while in their care and must report any problems to the darkroom manager immediately. A student found abusing equipment and/or not following checkout policies will receive a warning. After three warnings students will lose the privilege to check out equipment. *Specialized equipment is available for the support of the photography curriculum. Course related needs take priority. College Equipment Resources: Tripods, digital cameras, and AV equipment are available from the AAP Equipment Cage in the Fine Arts Library, 3rd floor of Rand Hall. Visit www.library.cornell.edu/finearts/equipment for equipment inventory lists and loan policies/procedures. DARKROOM SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS) 5
Material Safety and Data Sheets are available for all chemicals used in the darkroom. These sheets outline the chemical characteristics, hazards, emergency procedures and other important information specific to each chemical. In the event of a chemical exposure emergency the MSDS are to be given to the treating physician. SDS sheets are available in the monitor s booth or online at mpf.aap.cornell.edu/msds. TJADEN DARKROOM SAFETY PRACTICES: 1. No food or drink allowed in the darkroom. Students may only eat and drink in the classroom area. 2. Keep all chemicals away from skin, mouth and eyes. 3. Always use tongs and/or gloves when handling photographic chemistry. 4. In case of contact with chemicals, wash with soap and water. 5. In case of chemical or water spills, notify the monitor immediately. 6. Read and follow all instructions and safety recommendations provided by the manufacturer, faculty, darkroom manger and monitors. 7. Only chemicals provided or approved by the darkroom may be used in the facility. 8. Goggles and disposable gloves are available in wet areas of the darkroom. Aprons and dust masks are available at the Monitor s Booth. There are four ways that photographic chemistry can enter your body: 1. Eye or Skin contact 2. Ingestion 3. Inhalation of chemical dust, powders and vapors 4. Cross contamination to food, clothes or other non-lab materials. Be aware that darkroom chemicals dry and turn to powder. Dried chemistry can get on your clothes, hands, and books, then into the lungs or be absorbed through the skin. It is your responsibility to protect yourself! IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Notify the monitor on duty if an accident/emergency occurs. All accidents must be reported, no matter how small. If the monitor is unavailable use the red phone in the darkroom foyer to contact campus police. Campus police will provide instructions until emergency personnel arrive. INHALATION OF CHEMISTRY: Remove person to fresh air. If symptoms persist contact Gannett health or use red phone to contact campus police. INGESTION OF CHEMISTRY: Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, tell them what was ingested and follow their instructions. Use the red phone to contact campus police. CHEMICALS IN EYES: Immediately flush for 15 minutes with cold water at an eyewash station. If symptoms persist seek medical attention. In case of stop bath contact immediately flush for 15 minutes with cold water at an eyewash station and seek medical attention. Always remove and dispose of contacts lenses after eye contamination. CHEMICAL EXPOSURE TO THE SKIN: Flood skin with water until chemical is washed away. Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms develop. (Rash or hives are typical symptoms) EMERGENCY NUMBERS: Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 6
Cornell Police: Red Emergency Phones connect directly to campus police 911 from campus phone Kodak Heath Services: 1-800-833-1661 Darkroom Manager 607-255-4207 TECHNICAL SUPPORT NUMBERS: 255-1111 from a cell phone or off campus phone Kodak: 1-800-242-2424 Ilford: 1-800-262-2650 PHOTO SUPPLY COMPANIES: Adorama 42 West 18 th St. New York, NY 10011 (p) 800.223.2500 (f) 212.463.7223 www.adoramacamera.com (note holiday closing schedule) B & H Photo 420 9 th Ave. New York, NY 10001 (p) 800.947.7785 (f) 800.947.7008 www.bhphotovideo.com (note holiday closing schedule) Calumet 890 Supreme Dr. Bensenville, IL 60106 (p) 800.225.8638 www.calumetphoto.com Freestyle Sales Company 5124 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90027 (p) 800.292.6137 www.frestylesalesco.com K & M Camera 377 E. 23 rd St. New York, NY 10010 (p) 1-800-343-9826 www.kmcamera.com Midwest Photo Exchange 3313 North High Street Columbus, OH 43202 (p) 866-940-3686 www.mpex.com Bostick & Sullivan (Alternative Process) PO Box 16639 Santa Fe, NM 87506 (P) 505.474.0890 Light Impressions (Archival Storage supplies) 439 Monroe Ave. Rochester, NY 14603 (p) 800.828.6216 (f) 800.828.5539 www.lightimpressionsdirect.com LOCAL SUPPLIERS: B&C Photo Supply 317 W. Water St. Elmira, NY 14901 (p) 607.732.3543 (f) 607.732.3609 www.bcphoto.com M & Q Camera Center, Inc. 226 Hawley Ave. Syracuse, NY 13203 (p) 315.471.3103 7