Portfolio/log book (50%) to assess learning outcomes 1 and 3.
A practical piece (50%), 3 minutes in duration to assess learning outcome 2.

Students will learn in-depth aspects of composition, lighting and image design, 3 point lighting, use of natural light, practical lights, the use of ND and graduated filters, exposure for digital media, dynamic range and how it is controlled and manipulated in post production. Gamma control and its relevance to camera matrix settings. The students will also cover the history of composition within the technology of cinematography.

Lectures
Workshops
Supervised Field Trip
Group Tutorials
Independent practice and experimentation
Independent reading and research
(1:n) (1:30)

Specialist workshop facilities, as appropriate
Library
Word-processing facilities
Internet access

Brown, B. (2002), Cinematography: Theory and Practice: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors, and Videographers: Image Making for Cinematographers, Directors and Videographers , 1st Edition, Focal Press, ISBN-10: 0240805003

Malkiewicz, K. & Mullen, D. (2005 Cinematography: The Classic Guide to Filmmaking, Revised and Updated for the 21st Century, Simon & Shuster, ISBN-10: 074326438X

Alton, J. (1995) Painting with Light, University of California Press, ISBN-10: 0520089499

Ascher, S. & Pincus, E. (2007) The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age, Plume, ISBN-10: 0452286786

None.