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Introduction to cinematography

608320 - Introduction to cinematography
Faculty

Faculty of Architecture and Design

Department

Design and Visual Communication

Credit Hours

3

Pre-requisite

-

Co-requisite

-

Distribution

2+2
This course introduces you to the world of narrative filmmaking through a combination of survey, lecture, discussion, reflection and hands-on experience. During our class, we will be exploring the basic elemental language of cinema to see how classic and contemporary filmmakers from all over the world speak this universal language. By dissecting their work, we will examine which tools and techniques they use to communicate their ideas as effectively as possible and apply that knowledge to our collaborative group exercises where you get to make your own films. By combining theory and practice, students will learn about the choices a filmmaker has to make, which include everything from camera angles and lighting, to sound design and editing. By the end of it all, you?ll be able to go into the world with nothing more than your smartphone, laptop and brain and be the best visual storyteller you can be!