CINE 271 Documentary Cinematography

This course focuses on the language, practice and art of visual storytelling in the documentary form. Students will examine the cinematographer’s role in the ideation, shooting and editing of non-fiction film content. Through a series of screenings, lectures, experiential exercises and class discussions, students will better understand the history and practice of cinematography as it pertains to story, character and structure - all through the prism of documentary.

Repeatable: N
Formerly 24-2820
Prerequisites CINE 102 Cinema Notebooks and CINE 103 Cinema Image and Process or CINE 267 Documentary Production Module I: Location Camera and Sound or CINE 264 Documentary Production Module II: The Interview or CINE 269 Documentary Production III: Intermediate Field Production or MEDI 101 Cinematic Storytelling
Minimum Credits 3 Maximum Credits 3