CINEMA 006 - INTRODUCTION TO CINEMATOGRAPHY

    Recent Professors
    Christopher Rossiter, LACCD STAFF
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, 2274
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    6.3Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CINEMA001 ; CINEMA002 ; CINEMA003 ;
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CINEMA 006
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This introductory cinematography course covers current fundamentals of the art and craft of cinematography. This survey course involves lectures, studio demonstrations, and hands-on training. Foundational skills covered include professional digital cinema cameras, lenses and optics, composition, controlling focus, assistant camera training, camera movement, camera operating, exposure, image manipulation, lighting, and cinematography post-production.
    Usually Held
    Wed 11:15am–1:20pm, Wed 5:30pm–7:35pm, Wed 7:45pm–9:50pm, Wed 9:00am–11:05am