Course Overview
Covers basic cinematography through equipment operation, scripting, filming techniques and basic editing. Provides an excellent foundation for people considering work in film production, and gives students an understanding of the expanding opportunities in the motion picture industry and the skills that will be required for success. (3 credits)
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Identify the function of basic film equipment and materials.
- Operate a variety of film, lighting and editing equipment.
- Identify a variety of common and specialized filming techniques.
- Explain the film making process as used by professionals.
- Explain the film planning procedure as used by professionals.
- Identify various lighting techniques for film sets.
- Shoot live action and graphic film clips with correct exposure, focus and composition.
- Produce an original, short silent film in a studio setting.
- Edit a short, silent film in the editing room.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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