Course Info

FILM 150: Cinematography I (Formerly Film 250)

This course is an overview of the technologies and aesthetic principles of cinematography. The concepts covered will include digital formats, measurement and control of exposure, basic lens properties, camera support and movement, rules of composition and the placement and control of light. Class sessions will consist of lectures, demonstrations, hands-on exercises and screenings of selected film clips which demonstrate specific cinematography techniques.

FILM 110 is a prerequisite for this class.

Spring 2025-2026

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 35352
  • Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 602
  • Class number: 35353
  • Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 603
  • Class number: 35354
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 604
  • Class number: 35355
  • Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 605
  • Class number: 35356
  • Meeting time: M 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:
  • Section: 901
  • Class number: 35357
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: N/A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor:

Winter 2025-2026


Section 501

Class number 25096
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 502

Class number 25097
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 503

Class number 25098
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Chad Gilchrist | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: W 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Chad Gilchrist | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 504

Class number 25099
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Chad Gilchrist | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Chad Gilchrist | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 802

Class number 25100
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2026 - 3/20/2026
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED


Fall 2025-2026


Section 401

Class number 15605
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 402

Class number 15606
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Lori Felker | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Lori Felker | View syllabus



Section 403

Class number 15607
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Th 8:30AM - 11:45AM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 404

Class number 15608
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Dana Kupper | View syllabus



Section 405

Class number 16365
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John Otterbacher | View syllabus
    • CLOSED
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: John Otterbacher | View syllabus
    • CLOSED



Section 701

Class number 15609
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0202 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/10/2025 - 11/25/2025
  • Meeting time: Tu 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Estrella Vargas | View syllabus