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Effective Term:
Summer 2014 through Fall 2017

Course Number:
MM 263
Course Title:
Cinematography/Lighting
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
20
Lecture/Lab Hours:
20
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Develops skills in lighting and camerawork for field and studio video production. Explores all light fixtures, safety, theory and techniques. Covers camerawork, composition, lens, techniques and theory. Explores the roles of cinematographer and gaffer. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

The student will be able to: 

  • Use video cameras and lighting equipment to communicate ideas.
  • Practice industry safety protocols while working on a film/video set.
  • Develop camera and lighting techniques for narrative and documentary production.

Course Activities and Design

The material in this course will be presented in a classroom 
lecture/discussion/demonstration format, and in class hands‐on exercises. 
 
There will be short assignments weekly, which may be partially completed in‐class. Also, 
a longer assignment, which demonstrates techniques and skills, developed in the course. 

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Projects will be the major criteria for evaluation. Emphasis will be placed on creativity, 
presentations, meeting assigned deadlines, and participation in critiques. Additional 
methods of assessment may include quizzes, exercises, assignments, and attendance. 

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Themes: Articulating mood and tone through media.  
Concepts: Lighting theories and Composition. 
Issues: Visual communication, safety.  
Skills: Set up Lights. Understand light instrument. Light Metering. Using Lenses. Camera 
functions. Camera style. Camera movement.