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Cinematography

The Cinematography Program
consists of specialization modules

within the EICAR Filmmaking program.

 

  • The Filmmaking program emphasis is twofold:
    • Cross-disciplinary courses that give the students the knowledge and understanding of all the aspects of visual storytelling enabling them to direct and communicate with their collaborators and to fully express their ideas on film or video.

    • Hands-on-film teaching where the students “learn by doing” in a collaborative environment. This lets the student develop his own “creative voice” through teamwork. The students have the opportunity to work in most film and video formats including 16mm, 35mm and HD, including the latest Red and Panasonic HD cameras.
  • The Cinematography program is specifically designed to give students professional preparation for a career as a film or digital cinematographer. This is accomplished through theoretical courses and practical exercises as well as extensive “hands-on-film” work where students will shoot their classmates’ productions allowing the students to master the technical and aesthetic principles of cinematography.
    The students will be introduced to a wide variety of electrical and camera equipment - Steadicam, Crane, Dolly, etc.

 

EICAR offers two degrees 

  • Master of Fine Arts is a highly individualized 2 year program designed for students who have either a Bachelor’s degree in cinema or Fine Arts or who have had extensive professional experience.

    The first year     consists of intermediary and advanced courses in the key disciplines of filmmaking (directing, cinematography, screenwriting, production and editing, ) as well as Hands-on-Film exercises and shorts.

    In the second year the emphasis is on the student’s thesis film with the possibility to specialize in Cinematography. Students have additional required courses in their specialization as well as workshops, and one-to-one tutoring. Students also have the opportunity to work on EICAR productions -other than their own- in their area of specialization and, when available, to work on professional productions, as interns.
    >> Master specialization Cinematography
      

Additionally, EICAR offers Fast Track 

a non-degree, one year intensive filmmaking program which is tailored to meet a student’s specific needs. The program serves as a powerful springboard for students looking to begin their film education by testing the waters. Special Cinematography modules are available to Fast Track students.
>> Fast Track