SWAN 411 - Special Topics in Cinematography and Production

3 Credits
2 lecture hours. 2 lab hours.

Through lecture and lab, this course focuses on specialized production and technical approaches to cinematography as an extension of storytelling on location and in sound stages. Topics for the course range from green screen animation, directing and capturing action, wildlife and nature projects, travelogues, the environment, science, aerospace, engineering, medical topics, etc. The course integrates the advanced study of principles of digital cinematography, with emphasis on electronic exposure control, lighting, formats, cameras, and lenses. In addition to camera techniques, students will become familiar with jibs, camera dollies, and portable camera devices such as the “steadicam.” Students are required to complete individual and collaborative field exercises in specific topic areas culminating in applied theory and practice on short films and documentaries. The course also features guest lectures, screenings, and visiting artists.

Prerequisite(s) SWAN 330 or SWAN 380 or permission of the Instructor required to register
Offered (AS NEEDED)