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Dive into the fundamentals of the Imaging Atmospheric Cherenkov Technique (IACT) in this comprehensive lecture from the Latin-American School on CTA Science. Presented by Francesco Longo from the University of Trieste, Italy, this hour-long session serves as the first class in a series exploring IACT. Gain valuable insights into this crucial method used in gamma-ray astronomy, particularly in the context of the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA) project. Ideal for students and researchers in astrophysics, the lecture provides a solid foundation for understanding the principles and applications of IACT in modern astronomical observations.