Cinematography and Editing

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
Mode icon
Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1005
Course ID icon
Course ID
201265
Campus icon
Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Communication and Journalism
Course level icon
Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes
alt
Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course introduces students to core theory, concepts and techniques within cinematography and editing for film and television production. Students will explore the histories, genres and styles of cinematography and editing. Students will demonstrate their knowledge by shooting and editing a short film production.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply key concepts in cinematography to produce storytelling images
  • Apply the principles of camera and lens movement and operation
  • Analyse and apply key concepts in real world dramatic lighting to deliver narrative-based film and television sequences
  • Apply key concepts in screen editing to deliver narrative-based film and television sequences

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Visual Effects
Bachelor of Film and Television