The Cinematography certificate provides students with well-rounded technical skills in camera and lighting techniques and aesthetics grounded in film studies. The curriculum provides students with experience with advanced camera, grip and lighting gear as students learn to use these to tell stories and move viewers. Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for entry level positions in commercial and independent narrative, documentary, music video or corporate production as director/producers, cinematographers, gaffers, grips, set electricians and audio video technicians.
Upon Completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
• Apply cinematography fundamentals for film and video.
• Collaborate in a group to plan and execute a dramatic scene, functioning in the role of producer, director, director of photography and editor.
• Demonstrate expressive use of composition, lens choice, lighting and camera movement.
The projected number of annual completers for the Cinematography Certificate is 13 students. This estimate is based on the enrollment data for the required courses shown in the table below.
| CB01: Course Department Number | CB02: Course Title | F17/Sp18 Annual # Sections | F17/Sp18 Annual Enrollment Totals | F18/Sp19 Annual # Sections | F18/Sp19 Annual Enrollment Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cine 21 | Introduction to Film Studies | 4 | 134 | 7 | 240 |
| CINE 24 | Basic Film Production | 10 | 169 | 10 | 184 |
| CINE 25 | Narrative Filmmaking | 4 | 75 | 4 | 71 |
| CINE 54 | Cinematography & Lighting | 2 | 48 | 2 | 41 |
| CINE 56 | Introduction to Film Editing | 2 | 40 | 2 | 22 |
| CINE 74 | Advanced Cinematography & Lighting | 1 | 12 | 1 | 20 |
The goal of the Cinematography Certificate is to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills required for entry level employment in the film/video industries as well as prepare them for advanced study in specific areas. The general areas in which students may find work are:cinematographer/director, camera operation, lighting technician and digital video production. The course of study is designed as a base for further study.
Item1. Program Goals & Objectives
The goal of the Cinematography Certificate is to provide students with foundational knowledge and skills required for entry level employment in the film/video industries as well as prepare them for advanced study in specific areas. The general areas in which students may find work are:cinematographer/director, camera operation, lighting technician and digital video production. The course of study is designed as a base for further study.
Upon Completion of this certificate, students will be able to:
• Apply cinematography fundamentals for film and video.
• Collaborate in a group to plan and execute a dramatic scene, functioning in the role of producer, director, director of photography and editor.
• Demonstrate expressive use of composition, lens choice, lighting and camera movement.
Item 2. Catalog Description
The Cinematography certificate provides students with well-rounded technical skills in camera and lighting techniques and aesthetics grounded in film studies. The curriculum provides students with experience with advanced camera, grip and lighting gear as students learn to use these to tell stories and move viewers. Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for entry level positions in commercial and independent narrative, documentary, music video or corporate production as director/producers, cinematographers, gaffers, grips, set electricians and audio video technicians.
Item 3. Program Requirements
The program requirements are shown in the table below.
The minimum time for completion of this certificate is three semesters. Completion time will vary based on student preparation and number of units or classes completed per semester.
Courses Required for the Certificate of Achievement in Cinematography
Required courses: Units:
CINE 21- Introduction to Film Studies 3.00 Year 1 Fall
CINE 24 – Basic Film Production 4.00 Year 1 Fall
CINE 25 – Narrative Filmmaking 3.00 Year 1 Fall/Spring
CINE 54 – Cinematography & Lighting 3.00 Year 1 Spring
CINE 56 – Introduction to Film Editing 4.00 Year 1 Spring
CINE 74 – Advanced Cinematography & Lighting 3.00 Year 2 Fall
It is possible to complete the entire certificate in three semesters (1.5 years):
Year 1 Fall = 7 or 10
Year 1 Spring = 7 or 10
Year 2 Fall = 3 or 6/7
Item 4. Master Planning
The Certificate of Achievement in Cinematography is the result of Cinematography and Editing faculty feedback, our annual advisory committee meetings and evaluation through assessment and program review. This Certificate follows the recently adopted Pre-Production/Producing Certificate, the first in our program, launched in the spring of 2019. This certificate will serve students interested in specializing in cinematography and lighting and proposes a reasonable course load and progression to completion for our mostly working student population.It is achievable in three semesters. Our industry advisors suggest that the most successful job applicants are those with specialized skills, course work and experience.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CINE 21 | Intro to Film Studies | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| CINE 24 | Basic Film Production | 4 | Y1, S1 |
| CINE 25 | Narrative Filmmaking | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| CINE 54 | Cinematography & Lighting | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| CINE 56 | Intro to Film Editing | 4 | Y1, S2 |
CINE 74 Advanced Cinemato- 3 Y2, S1
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Kelly Green · 06/24/19
BACCC received email from Anjali Sundaram on 6/21/19: We got word back from the Dean at San Mateo City College saying that they do not see any significant impact on their program from our proposed Cinematography Certificate.
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