FILM
150:
Cinematography I (Formerly Film 250)
This course is an overview of the technologies and aesthetic principles of cinematography. The concepts covered will include digital formats, measurement and control of exposure, basic lens properties, camera support and movement, rules of composition and the placement and control of light. Class sessions will consist of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises and screenings of selected film clips which demonstrate specific cinematography techniques.
FILM 110 is a prerequisite for this class.
Winter 2025-2026
Section:
501
Class number:
25096
Meeting time:
Tu
8:30AM
-
11:45AM
Location:
CINES P0022
at
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor:
Section:
502
Class number:
25097
Meeting time:
Th
8:30AM
-
11:45AM
Location:
CINES P021B
at
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor:
Section:
503
Class number:
25098
Meeting time:
W
1:15PM
-
4:30PM
Location:
CINES P0022
at
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor:
Section:
801
Class number:
25099
Meeting time:
Tu
6:00PM
-
9:15PM
Location:
CINES P0022
at
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor:
Section:
802
Class number:
25100
Meeting time:
Th
6:00PM
-
9:15PM
Location:
CINES P0022
at
Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor:
Fall 2025-2026