2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Nov 08, 2024  
2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog

FMA 117 - Cinematography and Lighting


Description: Field production course exploring cinematic storytelling through camera techniques, lighting styles, sound design and editing for film and media.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Replication of professional film/video/media lighting
  2. Collaborative filmmaking techniques
  3. Camera work
  4. Lighting and power
  5. Grip and electric
  6. 30-60 second DP reel

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Produce footage for demo reel. (1-6)
  2. Demonstrate safe and effective lighting. (4)
  3. Collaborate on a film set. (1-6)
  4. Practice camera settings and operation. (3)
  5. Use proper rigging and grip techniques. (1,3-5)
  6. Participate in short film shoots. (1-5)
  7. Edit and export a Director of Photography reel and short film projects. (2,6)