Science of Cinematography

(4 Credits)

This course provides the theoretical and practical scientific foundations of cinematography. The semester begins with a theoretical component that surveys light, optics, color science and the psychology and physiology of human vision. These topics inform the practical component of the semester where students design and execute resolution, colorimetry and sensitometry tests. The class discusses science in the context of both analog and digital mediums, and assumes a basic knowledge of physics, as well as algebra. This course allocates as a General Education: Science for Film & TV majors.