CERTIFICATE IN CINEMATOGRAPHY
Cinematography is the art and craft of the authorship of visual images for the cinema. It is a creative and interpretive process that results in an original evocative work rather than the simple recording of a performance. The images the cinematographer brings to the screen come from the artistic vision, imagination, and skill of the cinematographer as he or she works within a collaborative relationship with fellow artists.
Upon completion of the program, students have covered:
Operation of film and DV cameras. Structure and job responsibilities of the camera unit of a film crew. Principles of lenses, f-stops, stocks, and lighting equipment. Basic types of lighting, including basic special effects that can be done in-camera. History and development of technology in cinematographic equipment such as dollys and steadicams. How to compose a scene using the camera and use a photographic technique to tell a story visually. Aesthetics of frame composition and an in-depth survey of the classic examples of artistic cinematography. How to work and collaborate in a team-based environment within a production crew.
This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the required material by taking Option 1 or Option 2.
This certificate has been restructured. Students who began this certificate prior to fall 2007 have four years to complete their certificate according to the requirements in the SCPS bulletin the semester they began. Call an education advisor at (212) 998-7171 for more information.
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