Introduction to Photography and Related Media

Description

4.341 U / 4.342 G

1/24/23: Note schedule change from MW 9:30-12:30 to MW 2-5.

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. 

4.341/4.242 Syllabus (MIT Certificate protected)

Subject Number
4.341
Semester
Spring
Year
2023
Prerequisites
permission of instructor
Enrollment
Limited to 20
Lab Fee
Per-term $75 fee after Add Date; SMACT students are exempt
Can Be Repeated for Credit
No
Thesis
No
Cancelled
No
Instructor(s) (Non-Users)
Hector Rene Membreno-Canales
T.A.
Dhwani Mehta
Schedule
MW 2-5
Location
E15-054
Discipline
Art Culture + Technology
Credits + Level
3-3-6
U
3-3-3
G
Meets With
4.342
Restricted Elective
BSA, BSAD, D minor
HASS
A/E