FILM 3310 Cinematography
An advanced course in cinematography. Students rotate crew assignments in the camera, lighting and grip departments while completing video assignments varying documentary/dramatic, daylight, exterior/interior shooting skills. Visits by local freelancers underscore the collaborative nature of the role of the director of photography. Ideal for future filmmakers or aspiring film/video professionals.
Course overview
- Department
- Film
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Spring
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- Filmmaking I or equivalent or consent of the instructor
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.58 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.85 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Robert Heim | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 6 of 6 |
| Fall 2024 | Robert Heim | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 8 of 11 |
| Fall 2023 | Robert Heim | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 of 12 |
| Spring 2022 | Robert Heim | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 19 |