Lighting for Emotional Impact

FILM TV X 478.283

Gain a stronger sense of lighting and its impact in motion pictures through lectures, workshops, and assignments. Discover different lighting styles and techniques, specifically tailoring them to story and emotional impact.

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What you can learn.

Focus on the theory and practical application of lighting concepts
Complete assignments and exercises for in-class evaluation and critique
Understand the emotional impact lighting can have on an audience
Develop your craft for lighting and, by extension, cinematography

About this course:

This course is designed to help you develop a stronger understanding of lighting for motion pictures. Through lectures, workshops, assignments, and in-class exercises, you learn about different lighting styles and techniques. Special emphasis is placed on lighting tailored specifically for the story and the emotional impact that lighting can have on the audience. The class focuses both on theory and practical application of the concepts presented. Throughout the course, visual references are discussed, and completed assignments and supervised exercises are screened and critiqued in class.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of FILM TV X 478.27A Introduction to Cinematography is strongly recommended.

Summer 2025 Schedule

June 23 - August 4

Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT

Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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403878

Fee:

$1,985.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood

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Notes

2 day weekend workshop TBA at a studio in L.A
Internet access required. Materials required. Visitors not permitted..

Refund Deadline

No refunds after July 06, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Masters of Light by Dennis Schaefer

ISBN 0520274660

Cinematography: Theory and Practice by Blain Brown

ISBN 9780367373467

Schedule

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Lecture

Mon Jun 23, 2025

7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT