Diane Howard, Ph.D.

COMM 4391 CINEMATOGRAPHY
Offered for Fall Semester 2008, Saturdays- 10 a.m. (3 hours once a week)

Instructor: Javier C. Rivera (http://www.javiercrivera.com)

Resources: www.IMDb.com

Course Schedule:

Week 01: Cinematography and Lighting Terminology, Samples

Week 02: Job Descriptions, Film Sample

Week 03: Camera and Lighting Equipment

Week 04: Camera and Lighting Equipment Exercises and Critiquing

Week 05: Terminology Review, Film Sample

Week 06: Lighting Tricks

Week 07: Camera Tricks

Week 08: Quiz, Film Sample

Week 09: Camera and Lighting Equipment Exercises and Critiquing

Week 10: Team Assignments / Preproduction for Film

Week 11: Production Time for Final Film

Week 12: Production Time for Final Film

Week 13: Production Time for Final Film

Week 14: Final Film Due, Film Sample

Week 15: Critique Final Film

Semester Project: Create a silent short film.

Objectives: Students will utilize basic terminology and camera techniques to create a silent film that establishes mood and story.

Grading: One third of the final grade is based on class participation and activities. One third of the final grade is based on quiz and examination. One third of the final grade is based on the final project.

Appropriate Dress: Casual, no open toe shoes.

Teaching Philosophy: This class will adhere to Student Policies and Standards as set forth in the UMHB Student Handbook.

Class Requirements: Students are expected to participate in various projects throughout the course. Projects include, lighting setups and critiques,
composition setups and critiques, film recommendations, and a short film.