FP 537 - Fundamentals of Cinematography I

Prerequisite, film production majors with cinematography emphasis. A basic lecture/workshop course on the techniques of still and motion picture photography, lighting, and digital videography. The course emphasizes artistic control in the use of lenses, filters, film, lighting, exposure, and composition. Projects focus on control and creative uses of film in a variety of situations. Letter grade. (Offered fall semester.) 3 credits