FILM 387 Cinematography and Visual Aesthetics Units: 3.00
Advanced practical course in cinematography and visual aesthetics. Through a series of lectures, practical exercises, and screenings; students will explore visual aesthetics and the techniques employed to author motion picture images with intent and consistency.
Learning Hours: 120 (36 Lecture, 24 Laboratory, 30 Group Learning, 30 Private Study)
Requirements: Prerequisite Registration in a FILM Major, FILM Joint Honours, MAPP, or COFI Plan and FILM 250.
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate the ability to plan, execute, and deliver an intended visual approach from pre-production to production and post-production.
- Demonstrate the ability to use lighting, frame composition, and camera awareness to create mood or to communicate story.
- Understand image and sound capture tools: control methodologies, media and formats, production logistics and approaches.
- Understand key lighting and production tools and uses.
- Understand the relation of visual aesthetics and techniques to create mood and communicate story.