This course examines the history of cinema and survey the major developments through the twentieth century and will explore the impact of technological developments on film production. The course analyses the relative successes or failures of major films and analyzes how present cultures and attitudes shape our view of the past. The student is introduced to the basic fundamentals of cinematography including technical and artistic performance. Special emphasis will be placed on shot composition and lighting. The student is encouraged to utilize techniques of digital video production mixing aesthetic understanding with production from the camera to the computer. The student will learn the language of cinema through the hands-on practical application of the camera and basic postproduction and will complete a basic production utilizing the stages of production.
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Lab fee required.