Course description for 2026/27
Intermediate Cinematography
FTV2013
Course description for 2026/27

Intermediate Cinematography

FTV2013
Intermediate Cinematography advances students’ understanding of cinematographic principles and techniques, with a dual focus on live-action and computer-generated (CG) production environments.
Intermediate Cinematography advances students’ understanding of cinematographic principles and techniques, with a dual focus on live-action and computer-generated (CG) production environments. Students will explore how visual storytelling adapts across physical and virtual spaces, developing skills in camera operation, lighting design, and composition. Through practical exercises and collaborative projects, students will learn to make creative and technical decisions that support narrative intent, genre conventions, and production workflows in both film and CG contexts.
Restricted to students at the Bachelor studies in CG art and Animation, Games and Entertainment Technology, Film and TV production and connected study programs at our international partner institutions

After completing the course, the student must have obtained:

Skills:

  • can independently plan and execute complex camera setups and lighting designs tailored to specific narrative goals
  • can critically assess and refine cinematographic choices during pre-production, production, and post-production phases
  • can use professional tools and software to simulate and evaluate visual outcomes in both physical and virtual environments

Knowledge:

  • has advanced knowledge of cinematographic aesthetics, genre-specific visual styles, and the role of cinematography in both live-action and CG-based productions
  • has insight into ethical, cultural, and artistic considerations in visual storytelling across media formats
  • understands how camera and lighting principles apply across physical and virtual environments, including differences in workflow and visual impact

General Competence:

  • can reflect on and articulate the role of cinematography in cultural, artistic, and communicative contexts
  • can collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, integrating cinematographic expertise into broader creative and technical workflows
  • can apply knowledge and skills to new contexts, demonstrating adaptability and innovation in visual storytelling across multiple mediums and genres
In addition to the semester fee and curriculum literature, it is assumed that the student has a laptop computer at his/her disposal.
Elective
Theory-based lectures, practical exercises.
Evaluation using mid-term and final surveys. Students are also encouraged to participate in the central quality surveys.

Portfolio (MA) Individual (100/100)

  • 1 Design Document
  • 1 Production

Graded: A-F 

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