Course Catalogs

Cinematography (CIN)

CIN 300  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
CIN 303  Nonfiction Video Storytelling  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with CIN 603  
Students explore production practices, digital image capture, sound capture, and postproduction processes used to tell compelling nonfiction stories. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: TRF 205 or VIS 201  
CIN 313  Cinematography I: Fundamentals  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with CIN 613  
Students explore the fundamentals of digital cinematography art and science utilizing large sensor digital cinema cameras and modern lighting instruments. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: TRF 205 or VIS 201  
CIN 323  Cinematic Light & Lens  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with CIN 623  
Students explore lighting design, grip & lighting instruments, lensing strategies and lens characteristics emphasizing application in cinematic storytelling. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413  
CIN 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
CIN 433  Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Double-numbered with CIN 633  
Students deepen their understanding of cinematographic art and craft. Emphasis on interpreting scripts from different genres into cinematic images. Additional work required of graduate students.
Prereq: CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413  
CIN 483  Cinematography Capstone  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students work individually and in collaboration to produce advanced cinematography projects and develop work portfolios that reflect their brand.
Prereq: CIN 433  
CIN 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
CIN 499  Honors Capstone  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
CIN 500  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
CIN 503  Virtual Production  (3 Credits)  
Public Communications  
Students explore the fundamentals of virtual production utilizing mixed reality, remote production, and in-camera visual effect techniques.
Prereq: VIS 437 or CIN 433  
CIN 510  Topics in Cinematography  (1 Credit)  
Public Communications  
Development of skills that enhance cinematographic storytelling. Different sections will focus on different specialized production practices such as camera movement, previsualization, color grading, and virtual cinematography.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
Prereq: CIN 313 and CIN 433