ART 131 - INTRODUCTION TO MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION

    Recent Professors
    M. Sisson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    FTMA 100 or equivalent; FTMA 101 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Provides an introduction to the theory, terminology, and process of motion picture production for film, television, and digital media. Includes basic cinematography including the operation, function and creative uses of pre-production, production and post-production, gaffing and grip equipment, scriptwriting, camera operation, camera composition, principles of lighting and lighting techniques, sound recording and sound design, digital graphics, and digital editing. [D; CSU; UC] ( FTMA 102 )
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:20pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–4:25pm, Mon Wed 2:20pm–4:30pm