Course Info

FILM 401: Fundamentals of Cinema Production

This course is a beginning workshop in narrative film production. The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of cinema production, including camera and lens technology, composition, lighting, directing, sound recording, and basic editing. Students will produce several short films with an emphasis on visual storytelling and personal expression. PREREQUISITE(S): None

Fall 2024-2025


Section 701

Class number 14300
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
CLOSED
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
CLOSED



Section 702

Class number 14301
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus


Section: 760
Class number: 14343
Meeting time: Tu 6:30PM - 9:45PM
Location: LACAM 00001

Fall 2023-2024


Section 701

Class number 13109
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus



Section 702

Class number 13110
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus


Section: 760
Class number: 13392
Meeting time: Th 6:30PM - 9:45PM
Location: LACAM 00001

Fall 2022-2023


Section 701

Class number 18759
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus



Section 702

Class number 18760
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus


Section: 760
Class number: 19105
Meeting time: Th 6:30PM - 9:45PM
Location: LACAM 00001

Fall 2021-2022


Section 701

Class number 4374
Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus
Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Instructor: Brian Zahm | View syllabus



Section 702

Class number 4375
Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
Meeting time: M 6:00PM - 9:15PM
Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus


Section: 760
Class number: 18478
Meeting time: Th 6:30PM - 9:45PM
Location: LACAM 00001 at Off Campus