The course structure for Introduction to Cinematography course:

Course Objectives

• To introduce students to the art and craft of cinematography.

• To teach students the basic principles of cinematography, such as lighting, composition, and camera movement.

• To help students develop their own visual style.

Course Outline

• Session 1: Introduction to Cinematography

  • What is cinematography?

  • The history of cinematography

  • The role of the cinematographer

• Session 2: Light

  • The nature of light

  • The different types of light

  • The use of light to create mood and atmosphere

• Session 3: Composition

  • The rule of thirds

  • The use of lines and shapes

  • The use of depth of field

• Session 4: Camera Movement

  • The different types of camera movement

  • The use of camera movement to tell a story

• Session 5: Color Theory

  • The psychology of color

  • The use of color to create mood and atmosphere

• Session 6: Editing

  • The different types of editing

  • The use of editing to tell a story

• Session 7: Final Project

  • Students will create a short film that showcases their understanding of cinematography.

Course Requirements

• Attendance and participation

• Final project

Grading

• Attendance and participation: 40%

• Final project: 60%

Assessment

Students will be assessed on their understanding of the material through a combination of quizzes, exams, and projects. Students will also be expected to participate in class discussions and to complete all assigned readings and exercises.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Define cinematography and explain its role in film making.

• Identify the different types of light and explain how they can be used to create mood and atmosphere.

• Apply the principles of composition to create visually appealing images.

• Use camera movement to tell a story.

• Understand the basics of color theory and how it can be used to create mood and atmosphere.

• Edit a short film using the principles of cinematography.