Certificate of Achievement

Mary Templeman Hogg - O'Rourke

has completed the following course:

Stereoscopy: An Introduction to Victorian Stereo Photography

The University of Edinburgh and National Museums Scotland

This online course has explored the 19th century craze for stereoscopy in Great Britain. The course covered topics including the science of taking and seeing images in 3D, introducing some of the key practitioners who quickly moved from experimentation to successful commercial exploitation of the medium. You have successfully engaged with this course, taking part in discussions, posting comments and undertaking quizzes to test your knowledge of 19th century stereoscopy.

2 weeks, 3 hours per week

Christine McLean

Community Engagement Manager

National Museums Scotland

Transcript

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the stereoscopic process
  • Assess the contribution of key practitioners of stereo photography in 19th century Britain
  • Demonstrate awareness of the social, cultural and economic context of photography in 19th century Britain
  • Describe 19th century photographic techniques
  • Identify places depicted in stereo images

Syllabus

You have covered the key themes of the course:

  • Stereoscopy
  • The Great Exhibition, London, 1851
  • The rise of stereo photography
  • Armchair travel
  • Stereo sensations in Britain
  • Practitioners: GW Wilson, TR Williams
  • Playing with stereo

Issued on 17th January 2022

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Free online course:

Stereoscopy: An Introduction to Victorian Stereo Photography

The University of Edinburgh