This course will teach students to learn to see, build visual literacy, master image creation tools and develop critical visual thinking for representing and communicating science and engineering.
Felice Frankel has a conversation with J. Kim Vandiver about Doc Edgerton and the history of the Edgerton Center.
Felice Frankel has a conversation with Christine Daniloff about the images used on the MIT homepage.
Felice Frankel and Brian Hayes have a conversation about what exactly goes on, from a technical perspective, when you make an image.
In this tutorial, you will learn to correct distortions found in images taken with a mobile phone or tablet.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to correctly adjust the settings of your flatbed scanner to capture an image in high definition.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to change a horizontal image into a vertical one using photo editing software.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to digitally change the background of an image using your photo editing software.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to sharpen an image using your photo editing software.
In this video, Felice Frankel tells a story about the time she made an image of a solar cell in a very short time period.
In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how to create an image by focusing on one characteristic of an object, using stretchable sensors as an example.
In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how to find the right point of view when creating a scientific image, using an analytical microreactor as an example.
In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how you can make interesting images by photographing your equipment.
In this video, Felice Frankel explains how to create images that are more than "good enough."
In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how to use point of view to create an image, using microneedles as an example.
In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how to create an image of a STVP device.
In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how one can make a photo illustration using a fuel cell for mobile batteries as an example.
In this video, Felice Frankel demonstrates how one might create an illustration, using a liquid battery as an example.
In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how far we can go with image "enhancement."
In this video, Felice Frankel discusses how to engage the public with compelling images and the value of visual communication.
In this video, Felice Frankel talks about how to think about submitting your photos as cover art.
This video discusses ways you can use photography to show how an object can change over time and how to portray scale in your image.
In this video, Felice Frankel explains how to create figures and graphics with your images.
In this video, Felice Frankel talks about the previous weeks' assignments and explains what to expect in week 4.
In this video, Felice Frankel provides commentary about the aesthetics in a selection of science videos.
In this video, Yan Liang discusses examples of videos capturing scientific processes found on the website "Beautiful Chemistry."
Felice Frankel provides an introduction to the use of tablets to create images.
This video provides an introduction to using the camera of a smartphone to create images.
This video encourages you to explore lighting sources that aren't typically used in photography.
This video explores the use of fluorescing material as a light source when photographing an object.
This video provides overview of how to use different light sources when photographing an object.
This video explores how point of view and composition are closely connected when creating an image.
In this video, Felice Frankel provides a preview of the week's discussion about light in photography.
In this video, Felice Frankel explores the use of backgrounds when creating very detailed images.
This video explores compositional elements, like background and lighting, to create very detailed images.
This video discusses how to adjust the aperture of your camera to change what is in focus in an image.
This video explains how to set exposure and shutter speed on your camera's software to create very detailed images.
This video explores how to use a camera and a tripod to capture, light, and compose an image.
Felice Frankel discusses what to expect during week 2 of the course.
This video provides a case study about how to enhance an image that was created using a flatbed scanner.
This video is a case study of five devices and the way reflected and trasmitted light alters the way we see these devices.
This video explains how to position objects on a flatbed scanner to create different versions of an image.
This video explores how to use a flatbed scanner to create images of three-dimensional objects.
Felice Frankel provides an update on the first week of class and addresses questions about required equipment.
Felice Frankel introduces the goals of the course and what students can expect to learn as they go through the material.