Introduction to Photography and Related Media – Section 3 (Spring 2024)

Source: https://act.mit.edu/academics/courses/introduction-to-photography-and-related-media-section-1-spring-2024/ Parent: https://act.mit.edu/academics/courses/

Instructor : John Willis

TA : Mara Jovanovic

Units : U / G

Lab Fee : Per-term $75 fee after Add Date; SMACT students are exempt

Credit : 3-3-6 U / 3-3-3 G

Schedule : MW 9:30am-12:30pm

Location : E15-054

Introduces history and contemporary practices in artistic photography through projects, lectures, artist visits, group discussions, readings, and field trips. Fosters visual literacy and aesthetic appreciation of photography/digital imaging, as well as critical awareness of how images in our culture are produced and constructed. Provides instruction in the fundamentals of different camera formats, film exposure and development, lighting, black and white darkroom printing, and digital imaging. Assignments allow for incorporation of a range of traditional and experimental techniques, development of technical skills, and personal exploration. Throughout the term, present and discuss projects in a critical forum.

Additional work required of students taking the graduate version.

Prerequisites: permission of instructor