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TFM 522 - Advanced Film and Television Cinematography

TFM 522: Advanced Film and Television Cinematography (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: TFM 322 or admission to the M.F.A. in Film and Television Production or the M.F.A. in Design and Technology. Counts toward Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2026-27), Film and Television Production, M.F.A. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Production Electives
  • 15 Additional Graduate Units
  • Core Courses
  • Major
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Art, craft, and industry of cinematography. Telling visual stories with video and film. Attributes and optics of lenses. Qualities and aesthetics of lighting.
Prerequisites
TFM 322 or admission to the M.F.A. in Film and Television Production or the M.F.A. in Design and Technology.
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Typically offered
Spring

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #5354· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
24 of 24 seats open
Tue 4:00 PM-5:40 PM · COM 108