Foundations of Film & Video Cinematography - Columbia College Chicago

Foundations of Film & Video Cinematography from Columbia College Chicago is a Campus Bachelor Film degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Who is the cinematographer? A cinematographer is the person who makes a film happen. He/she visualizes the script and makes it, physically, into images. He/she must be talented, creative, knowledgeable in all areas of filmmaking. He/she must be good in dealing with people and must be able to improvise. Ultimately he/she is fully responsible for all images on the screen. About the Cinematography Program The goal of the cinematography program is to give students a pre-professional level of knowledge and competence necessary to conceive and create images for the screen. Students on completing the Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography should be able to: 1. Understand the concept, practice, and aesthetics of lighting. 2. Be able to link a lighting concept to dramatic material. 3. Develop a coherent film or video with the emphasis on communicating the message of te piece visually. 4. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of 6mm and 35mm cameras and responsibilities of an assistant camera and a camera operator. 5. Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of electronic imaging, image optics, special effects (optical and digital), and film stocks and laboratory practices. 6. Be able to translate a director's concept into a complete short film that both demonstrates proficiency of craft and creativity and fulfills the director's explicit intention. Cinematography is a very demanding profession and only the strongest, most talented and most persistent students can survive. Cinematographers are self-motivated. View more details on Columbia College - Chicago, IL . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Film courses.