This course aims at providing the knowledge needed for both technical and non-technical oriented students to express themselves as directors or screenwriters in visual terms. Students will learn to appreciate the art and the practical use of cinematography in filmmaking. Students of director and screenwriter will be trained to incorporate cinematic apparatus in their creative works to different extends according to their technical orientation. For non-technical oriented student, more emphasis will be placed on the analytical appreciation and application of the art and craft.

This course is for students with basic photography knowledge and is interested in advanced filmmaking art and craft, especially in the area of cinematography. Seating priorities will be given to MFA Year 2 and 3 students of the Academy of Film.