Observation

The question was attempted poorly by many candidates. Candidates performance was poor. The candidates were expected to provide the following answers in order to score good marks:

(a)        -           A darkroom is a photographer’s workshop where photographic films and
papers are processed.
-           It is a place where light sensitive photographic materials are processed.
-           It is a light tight room where light sensitive materials like film and photo-paper are processed.

(b)        -           Wet area.
-           Dry area.

(c)        -              Prepare needed processing materials and chemicals.
-           Switch off all light in the darkroom.                                                      
            -           Remove the exposed film from the cartridge.
            -           Open the developing tank.
-           Load the film into the film reel.
-           Load the reel back into the tank and cover it up.
-           Switch on the dark room light                                       
-           Set the timer to the required developing time.                                                    
-           Pour the prepared developer into the tank through the designated inlet, then close the
lid.
-           Agitate the developing tank intermittently for even development.
-           Pour out the developer on the expiration of time.
-           Fill the tank with water (stop bath) to halt the action of the developer.
-           Agitate for about 10 minutes then pour out the water/stop bath.
-           Pour the fixer into the tank and agitate for about 8-10 minutes to fix the negative.
-           Pour out the fixer.
-           Pour fresh water into the tank and agitate for about 10 minutes, then pour it away.
-           Open the developing tank to remove the negative from the reel.
-           Rinse under running water.
-           Remove and hang to dry.
-           Cut the negative into strips for storage in a protective sleeve/jacket/envelope.