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Mr. Wade from Nederland CO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Capturing the Beauty of Analog Images for the Digital Darkroom

My students need a 35mm film scanner for their photography class.

  • $606 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our wonderful students exemplify the spirit of the breathtaking mountain environment in which we live. As a rural community, we have the benefit of small classes, where students voices are heard and teachers have the fortunate ability to provide students with individualized support

Creativity and individual expression are values which the students and our community hold with the highest esteem.

We draw inspiration from the beauty of nature and the strong sense of support found in our unique and welcoming community.

My Project

We are living in an era when images can be captured with the swipe of your thumb. Challenging students to slow down and think through the process of proper image capture is key in developing a sense of craftsmanship and respect for the photographic process.

This year we will explore the process of fine art photography by capturing images with analog cameras and subsequently converting the images to the digital work space.

This process will allow students to gain an appreciation for film photography through the study of camera functions, optics, chemistry, and proper photographic technique. Students will then modernize their workflow by scanning their film and learning how to manipulate digital images for artistic effect.

This hybrid workflow will allow students to be efficient in their printmaking while still holding true to the timeless nature of analog photography.

Mr. Wade
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i SE Film Scanner, 7200 dpi • Staples Advantage $448.99 1 $448.99

Materials cost

$448.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$28.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.79

Total project goal

$605.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$605.25

14 Donors

-$430.25

Donations toward project cost

-$365.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.54

match offer

-$175.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$148.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.25

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$0.00

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