Cinematography

An in-depth introduction to camera, lighting and grip.

What you’ll do on the course

  • gain hands-on experience of cinematography’s art and craft and the department’s roles
  • be taught by established industry professionals using industry-standard equipment
  • learn camera and lighting through tailored masterclasses and technical workshops 
  • deepen your understanding of storytelling with a camera and how to gain employment in the industry 
  • have guest speakers talking about the role of camera assistants, spark/gaffer (lighting) and a leading rental house
  • learn about the environmental impacts of cinematography and methods of sustainable practice 
  • get an introduction to colour grading and the DIT pipeline 
  • watch and discuss films 
  • experience filming with actors 

Course details

This course is based in Lincoln but open to people across the UK.

Dates and location for Cinematography
Delivered byUniversity of Lincoln
Course dates4 to 10 August 2025
LocationLincoln
Number of places30
Booking details and contactFind out more about the cinematography course
Applications open18 November 2024
Applications close5 May 2025