Introduction to Photography
MIT OpenCourseWare offers this studio course covering black and white darkroom technique alongside digital imaging, camera operation, lighting, film exposure, development, and printing. Instruction combines practical shooting exercises with field trips, group critiques, and individual reviews meant to build a critical eye for how images get produced and read. Student-initiated term projects form the core of the syllabus, letting each person push into their own relationship between image and language, interpretation, and personal history. Materials cover both the technical fundamentals and the conceptual side of photographic practice, giving students room for continued exploration beyond the basic assignments. As with other MIT OCW offerings, all course materials are free to access, with no certificate offered. Good fit for anyone wanting a structured introduction to both the craft and the critical thinking behind photographic image-making.