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FALL SEMESTER

CIN511: Cinematography Workshop: Dramatic Analysis
FALL SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED

In this course, Cinematography Fellows’ Cycle projects are the subject of extensive analyses with an emphasis on the aesthetic choices made by the Cinematography Fellow. Each weekly session is devoted to two projects. Faculty and Cinematography Fellows provide the Cycle project Cinematographer with written summaries and insight into the storytelling achievement of the projects screened. Attendance is required.

CIN 521: The Art and Craft of Cinematography – Studio
FALL SEMESTER
2 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

The primary goal of this course is to emulate real-world production set experience, requiring Fellows to prepare for each in-class exercise as they would for an actual shoot. Fellows are expected to take initiative, demonstrate preparation, and practice the leadership integral to the role of the Cinematographer. The course develops each Fellow’s ability to delegate and coordinate the camera crew—Gaffer, Key Grip, Dolly Grip, and Camera Operator—with emphasis on understanding crew responsibilities, effective delegation, and fostering a collaborative, proactive set environment.

The course also explores how to shape motivated and emotionally driven lighting for both 35mm print dailies and digital scans. Each Fellow will Co-DP one in-class shoot and crew on 13 others, all under the direct supervision of the instructor.

CIN 529.1: The Science Cinematography – Lecture
FALL SEMESTER
1.5 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

The Science of Cinematography (lecture) is an exploration of how we understand and use the technical tools in cinematography to create our artistic intent. It is concentrated on building foundational understanding of digital processes, celluloid, light and optics. In this course, Fellows will attain the necessary skills and vocabulary to discuss, investigate, plan and manipulate an image in prep, on set and in post, at any level of modern production and post-production environment.

CIN 529.2: The Science of Cinematography: Tech Lab
FALL SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

This course explores and experiments with the physical nature of technology through lectures, hands-on workshops and screenings. Examples of covered topics include over/under exposure parameters for motion picture film and image sensors in various formats; comparative lighting exercises; accepted protocols for lens tests; photochemical and digital intermediate workflows from capture to deliverables; dailies’ screenings and analysis.

CIN 529.3: The Science of Cinematography: Fellow Research Project
FALL SEMESTER
0 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

Fellows will create two master’s program level group Research Projects with corresponding class-instruction over the course of the first year. While guided by the instructor, it is the Fellows’ own interests, active research and revelations that will drive the course.

SPRING SEMESTER

CIN 522: The Art and Craft of Cinematography – Studio
SPRING SEMESTER
2.5 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

The primary goal of this course is to emulate real-world production set experience, requiring Fellows to prepare for each in-class exercise as they would for an actual shoot. Fellows are expected to take initiative, demonstrate preparation, and practice the leadership integral to the role of the Cinematographer. The course develops each Fellow’s ability to delegate and coordinate the camera crew—Gaffer, Key Grip, Dolly Grip, and Camera Operator—with emphasis on understanding crew responsibilities, effective delegation, and fostering a collaborative, proactive set environment.

The course also explores how to shape motivated and emotionally driven lighting for both 35mm print dailies and digital scans. Each Fellow will Co-DP one in-class shoot and crew on 13 others, all under the direct supervision of the instructor.

CIN 530: The Science Cinematography – Lecture
SPRING SEMESTER
1.5 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

The Science of Cinematography (lecture) is an exploration of how we understand and use the technical tools in cinematography to create our artistic intent. It is concentrated on building foundational understanding of digital processes, celluloid, light and optics. In this course, Fellows will attain the necessary skills and vocabulary to discuss, investigate, plan and manipulate an image in prep, on set and in post, at any level of modern production and post-production environment.

CIN 530: The Science of Cinematography: Tech Lab
SPRING SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

This course explores and experiments with the physical nature of technology through lectures, hands-on workshops and screenings. Examples of covered topics include over/under exposure parameters for motion picture film and image sensors in various formats; comparative lighting exercises; accepted protocols for lens tests; photochemical and digital intermediate workflows from capture to deliverables; dailies’ screenings and analysis.

CIN 530: The Science of Cinematography: Fellow Research Project
SPRING SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED

Fellows will create two master’s program level group Research Projects with corresponding class-instruction over the course of the first year. While guided by the instructor, it is the Fellows’ own interests, active research and revelations that will drive the course.

Year One, End-of-Year Review

At the end of the first year, the Cinematography Discipline conducts an End of The Year Review, the Cinematography where Fellows present a scene (or scenes) from Cycle projects two or three, Cycle project workbooks and a self-analysis statement. The portfolio review is conducted by several Faculty through a private, formal interview with each Cinematography Fellow. The purpose of the review is to help Fellows identify areas of success and areas requiring improvement. The goal of the review is self-knowledge and personal growth for each Fellow.

SUMMER TERM
CIN XXX: Visual Essay Production Exercise Development
SUMMER TERM
2 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

Preparation for Visual Essay Production Exercise: pitch decks development and pre-production mentoring.

FALL SEMESTER

CIN 627: Advanced Technology
FALL SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

CIN 627 builds upon the tools and technology presented in CIN 530 and the larger first-year Cinematography curriculum. CIN 627 focuses on applications such as Effects, Advanced and non-standard optics, as well as the cinematographer’s relationship to post, including advanced workflow design, emerging color spaces, and LUTs.

CIN 631: Advanced Production Techniques with Master Cinematographers
FALL SEMESTER
3 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

In this course, Guest master practitioners will guide Fellows through exercises of interior and exterior lighting, composition, lens selection, color theory, exposure practices, image control, blocking of action and post-production workflows, in the context of cinematography as an evolving craft. This is a unique opportunity to engage one-on-one with master cinematographers, craftsmen and technicians in a workshop environment. Discussion of their work will provide insight into how these artists think, the techniques and tools they use, and how they approach specific shooting situations in pursuit of telling a story.

The Career Development Master Seminars prepare 2nd Year Cinematography Fellows for life beyond Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The seminars will be exploring topics such as career strategy, agents, interviews, the union, and self-promotion.

Past guest lecturers include Rachel Morrison ASC, Ed Lachman ASC, Ellen Kuras ASC, Erik Messerschmidt ASC, Polly Morgan ASC BSC, Ari Wegner ACS ASC, Catherine Goldschmidt ASC BSC, Steve Yedlin ASC, David Stump ASC, Natalie Kingston ASC, Shana Hagan ASC, Sandra Valde-Hansen ASC, Dan Sasaki and Walter Volpatto.

CIN 633: The History of Cinematography
FALL SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT HOURS
ELECTIVE

The history of cinematography is presented in this bi-monthly session, which rotates with the Language of Cinematography sessions. This class aims to provide a wide-ranging examination of the themes, trends, techniques, and technological developments that have informed the evolution of visual storytelling. Classes pair a screening with either a lecture or a dialogue with an invited guest. Films of cinematographic significance are presented to illustrate the journey of the cinematographer’s artistry from the early days to the digital age. Writing assignments and photographic assignments are used to underscore course insights.

CIN 635: Visual Essay Production Exercises

FALL SEMESTER
2.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL (Final credits earned in CIN 636 in spring term)
REQUIRED

Each Cinematography Fellow produces a Visual Essay shot on 35mm that demonstrates their storytelling abilities, understanding of visual perspective, and competency in the medium of film. The Visual Essay is guided throughout the entire process from pre-production to post-production by the Discipline Head of Cinematography and the Visual Essay Faculty. In a classroom setting, dailies and edits are reviewed by faculty and peers, culminating in a 3-minute film that will be shown in a showcase at the end of the year.

CIN 690: Thesis Consultation DIR/CIN
FALL SEMESTER
0 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL (Final credits earned may be in CIN 690 in spring term or CIN 691 in summer if Thesis has not been delivered)
REQUIRED

Cinematography Fellows will plan, produce and shoot their thesis project that will demonstrate creative and technical competencies. In this seminar, shared jointly with Directing Fellows, each Fellow will formally present their thesis plans and will review their dailies and edits. At the presentation of dailies, each Fellow will review the production experience. In addition, completed portfolio reels will be evaluated by the Discipline Head during a final exit interview and review.

The Discipline Head approves the thesis work as appropriate for graduation.

SPRING SEMESTER

CIN 630: The Science of Advanced Motion Picture Technology
SPRING SEMESTER
1 CREDIT HOUR TOTAL
REQUIRED

An exploration of the expanding uses of motion picture devices.

CIN 634: The History of Cinematography
SPRING SEMESTER
.5 CREDIT HOURS
ELECTIVE

The history of cinematography is presented in this bi-monthly session, which rotates with the Language of Cinematography sessions. This class aims to provide a wide-ranging examination of the themes, trends, techniques, and technological developments that have informed the evolution of visual storytelling. Classes pair a screening with either a lecture or a dialogue with an invited guest. Films of cinematographic significance are presented to illustrate the journey of the cinematographer’s artistry from the early days to the digital age. Writing assignments and photographic assignments are used to underscore course insights.

CIN 636: Visual Essay Production Exercises
SPRING SEMESTER
2.5 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL
REQUIRED

Continuation of CIN 635 from fall term, each Cinematography Fellow produces a Visual Essay shot on 35mm that demonstrates their storytelling abilities, understanding of visual perspective, and competency in the medium of film. The Visual Essay is guided throughout the entire process from pre-production to post-production by the Discipline Head of Cinematography and the Visual Essay Faculty. In a classroom setting, dailies and edits are reviewed by faculty and peers, culminating in a 3-minute film that will be shown in a showcase at the end of the year.

CIN 644: Thesis Post Reviews
SPRING SEMESTER 2 CREDIT HOURS
REQUIRED

During this course, Fellows will have the opportunity to share their thesis cuts (Director’s Producer’s, or Final) and receive feedback by their Cinematography peers.

CIN 690 & 691: Thesis Consultation DIR/CIN
SPRING SEMESTER and, if applicable, SUMMER TERM
0 CREDIT HOURS TOTAL (Final credits earned may be in CIN 691 if Thesis has not been delivered)
REQUIRED

Continuation from CIN 690 in fall semester, Cinematography Fellows will plan, produce and shoot their thesis project that will demonstrate creative and technical competencies. In this seminar, shared jointly with Directing Fellows, each Fellow will formally present their thesis plans and will review their dailies and edits. At the presentation of dailies, each Fellow will review the production experience. In addition, completed portfolio reels will be evaluated by the Discipline Head during a final exit interview and review. The Discipline Head approves the thesis work as appropriate for graduation.

¹Â Fellows will be enrolled into CIN 691 in summer term if thesis has not been delivered by end of spring semester.