Course Details

Course Code: FA7008
Course Title: Cinematography
Short Title: Cinema
Course Level:: Level 7
Valid From:: 2024/2025 Sem 1
Credits:: 15
Owner: School of Creative Media
Assessment Method: Achievement
Course Aim

To provide students with intermediate knowledge and skills in cinematography, the art of photography and visual storytelling in film, video, and animated productions. The course will focus on the visual elements of cinematography, including lighting, framing, composition, camera motion, camera angles, film selection, lens choices, depth of field, zoom, focus, color, exposure, and filtration.

 
CILO
On Completion of this course, the learner will be able to
# Learning Outcome Description
1 Plan and execute advanced lighting setups and camera movements to effectively convey mood, tone, and thematic elements in film projects.
2 Apply advanced cinematography and lighting techniques to enhance storytelling in film production.
3 Analyze and critique the aesthetic and narrative impact of lighting and camera choices in film scenes, demonstrating advanced understanding of visual language and cinematographic principles.
Requisites
  • Pre Requisite: FA6006
  • Pre Requisite: FA7009
 
No Examinations
No Other Controlled Assessments
Uncontrolled Assessments
Assessment Type
Case Study
Assessment Type
Project (Group/Individual)
Assessment Type
Practical Project

The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

Affiliated Entities
Entity Code Entity Title Entity Version Entity Type
BFA7000 Associate Degree in Film and Animation 1 Programme
BFA8800 Bachelor of Film and Animation 1 Programme
BFA8800 Bachelor of Film and Animation 2 Programme
BFA8801 Bachelor of Filmmaking 1 Programme
BFA8802 Bachelor of Animation and Visual Effects 1 Programme