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Paul A. Schwartz, adjunct faculty Photographic Chemistry and Historic Photo Processes School of Photographic Arts and Sciences College of Imaging Arts and Sciences / RIT 70 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochester, NY 14623 office: Building 07B-2287 |
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Chemistry of traditional and
digital imaging materials. Silver halide and non-silver halide imaging
systems. Ink formulations for ink-jet dye and pigment printing
processes. Historic photographic processes. |
Samples of my photography: |
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Courses taught: |
2076-302 Technical Photographic Chemistry Provides both a fundamental and advanced treatment of the photographic process at the molecular level. Light-sensitive emulsion chemistry and formulation, latent image theory and the associated dynamic processes, as well as developer formulation and mechanisms of chemical action, will be treated. Extension and comparisons to solid state and digital imaging processes and materials are investigated. An intensive laboratory component will emphasize application of concepts covered in lectures. (2076-211, 2076-212, 2076-213) (For 2nd year Imaging and Photo Technology students. Others with permission of the instructor) Class 2, Lab 4, Credit 4 |
2076-553 Historic Photographic Processes Provides both a fundamental treatment of the early photographic processes at the molecular level and a historical context for the development of photographic processes. Chemical concepts related to light-sensitive chemistry and formulations, as well as processing formulations and mechanisms of chemical action, will be treated. An intensive laboratory and darkroom component will emphasize application of concepts covered in lectures and allow students to explore contact printing using Silver Halide, Cyanotype, VanDyke, Albumen, Salted Papers and other early and recently revived historical and alternative processes. A group exhibition will be prepared for display locally. This is an elective course open to all upper-level students in the School of
Photographic Arts and Sciences who are interested in the fundamentals of imaging chemistry as
applied and practiced in conventional, digital, or alternative workflows.
Others accepted with instructor permission. Class 2, Lab 4, Credit 4 |
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2076-211, 212, 213 Materials and Processes of Photography Teach workshop sections as needed Basic study of the technology of photography, with the emphasis on applications to real photographic problems. Among the topics studied are image formation and evaluation, photosensitive materials, exposure, processing, tone reproduction, visual perception, color theory, variability, quality control and photographic effects. An approved independent study project is required. Class 3, Credit 3 |
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2065-231 Film and Video, Materials and Technologies Lab-based course to introduce materials and technologies used in motion imaging. Topics include, fundamentals of exposure, lighting, lenses, field of view, depth of field, focus, color balance, visual perception of motion, film structures and processing and the introductory basics of projection optics, display, scanning, sound and video. Class 2, Lab 2, Credit 3 |
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Education: |
M.S., Chemistry, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA (1979) B.S., Magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Double Major Honors in Chemistry / Geology, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY (1977) |
Teaching and Related Experience: |
Designed new curriculum and Instructor, Historical Photographic Processes for Imaging and Photographic Technology Program, School of Photographic Arts & Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2007 – present Designed new curriculum and Instructor, Materials & Technologies of Motion Imaging for School of Film & Animation, College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2006 – present Designed updated curriculum and Instructor, Photographic Chemistry for Imaging and Photographic Technology Program, School of Photographic Arts & Sciences, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2005 – present Instructor, Chemistry 100, Monroe Community College, 2007 – present |
| Patents & Publications: | 22 United States Patents and corresponding international patents |
Industrial and Related Experience: |
See Paul Schwartz's resume for a detailed listing of work experience, patents and awards. |
