Course Info

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.

Spring 2025-2026

Section: 601
Class number: 35352
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Section: 602
Class number: 35353
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Section: 603
Class number: 35354
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Section: 604
Class number: 35355
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Section: 605
Class number: 35356
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Section: 606
Class number: 35357
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED

Winter 2025-2026


Section 501

Class number 25096

Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 502

Class number 25097

Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 503

Class number 25098

Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 504

Class number 25099

Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 802

Class number 25100

Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED


Fall 2025-2026


Section 401

Class number 15605

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 402

Class number 15606

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 403

Class number 15607

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 404

Class number 15608

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 405

Class number 16365

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 701

Class number 15609

Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus