Course Info

FILM 250: Cinematography I

This course is an overview of the technologies and aesthetic principles of cinematography. The concepts covered will include digital formats, measurement and control of exposure, basic lens properties, camera support and movement, rules of composition and the placement and control of light. Class sessions will consist of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises and screenings of selected film clips which demonstrate specific cinematography techniques.

FILM 110 is a prerequisite for this class.

Winter 2024-2025


Section 501

Class number 22490
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 502

Class number 22491
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 503

Class number 22492
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 504

Class number 22545
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 801

Class number 22556
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 802

Class number 25055
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 1/4/2025 - 3/21/2025
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus


Fall 2024-2025


Section 401

Class number 14381
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 402

Class number 14292
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 403

Class number 14355
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 404

Class number 14367
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 405

Class number 14382
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 406

Class number 16355
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 701

Class number 14393
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 702

Class number 14291
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus


Spring 2023-2024


Section 601

Class number 32503
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 602

Class number 32510
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 603

Class number 32604
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 604

Class number 35411
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 605

Class number 35412
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 901

Class number 32572
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 902

Class number 32605
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0201 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 4/1/2024 - 6/14/2024
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED


Winter 2023-2024


Section 501

Class number 22412
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 502

Class number 22413
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 503

Class number 22414
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 504

Class number 22481
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 801

Class number 22494
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/6/2024 - 3/22/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
CLOSED


Fall 2023-2024


Section 401

Class number 15907
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 402

Class number 13099
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 403

Class number 13512
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 404

Class number 13563
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 405

Class number 15908
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 406

Class number 16696
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 701

Class number 13098
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus


Spring 2022-2023


Section 601

Class number 39743
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 602

Class number 39766
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 603

Class number 42225
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 901

Class number 40438
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 902

Class number 42226
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 3/25/2023 - 6/9/2023
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED


Winter 2022-2023


Section 501

Class number 28972
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus



Section 502

Class number 28973
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 503

Class number 28974
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 504

Class number 30777
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 801

Class number 31534
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 1/2/2023 - 3/19/2023
Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus


Fall 2022-2023


Section 402

Class number 18749
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 403

Class number 23909
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 404

Class number 24779
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 701

Class number 18748
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED


Spring 2021-2022


Section 601

Class number 37119
Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: M 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: M 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 602

Class number 37143
Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 901

Class number 42421
Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 3/26/2022 - 6/10/2022
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus


Winter 2021-2022


Section 501

Class number 28676
Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED



Section 502

Class number 28677
Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Lee Madsen | View syllabus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Lee Madsen | View syllabus
CLOSED



Section 503

Class number 28678
Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED


Fall 2021-2022


Section 401

Class number 4363
Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
CLOSED


Section: 402
Class number: 4364
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES PST15 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Emily Page | View syllabus
Section: 430
Class number: 18247
Meeting time: M 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: Online: Sync
CLOSED

Spring 2020-2021

Section: 601
Class number: 30208
Meeting time: M 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: Online: Sync
Section: 602
Class number: 30253
Meeting time: Tu 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: Online: Sync
Section: 603
Class number: 30813
Meeting time: Th 1:30PM - 4:45PM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus
CLOSED

Winter 2020-2021

Section: 501
Class number: 28644
Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Marc Menet | View syllabus

Section 502

Class number 28645
Meeting dates: 1/4/2021 - 3/21/2021
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Camille DeBose
Meeting dates: 1/4/2021 - 3/21/2021
Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Camille DeBose


Section: 503
Class number: 28646
Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: Online: Sync