Filmmaking Foundations

Filmmaking is more than a century old, and the Digital Cinematography degree program instills in students a deep understanding of traditional film theory and storytelling techniques, and how these elements apply to the production of today’s digital content.

Courses like Film Foundations, Lighting I and II, and Directing cover standard filmmaking concepts that teach you to look at shot composition with an artist’s eye – helping to add a more cinematic quality to your projects. This includes learning depth of field management, the art of cinematography and lighting design, and how to frame a scene to enhance its emotional impact.

Classes in Storytelling and Creative Writing round out this education by breaking down the elements of effective story structure, which you’ll be able to adapt to everything from television commercials to independent feature films. You’ll also learn how to sequence your footage during postproduction, with emphasis on pacing and narrative flow.