Cinematography Certificate
Full-time students who wish to complete their program in 3 quarters should select the shaded courses in each specific quarter, illustrated by the vertical columns of the chart. Cinematography workshops have limited spaces; early enrollment is recommended.
2 Foundation Courses (8 units)
| Course No. | Title | Units | Spring | Summer | Fall |
| FILM TV X 404 Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television | 4 | R/O/I/H(I) | R/O/I | R/O/I |
| FILM TV X 476.581 The Language of Filmmaking | 4 | R/O/I | I/O | I/O |
6 Required Cinematography Courses (24 units)
Select 1 Elective (4 units)
Students must complete 1 elective (4 units) from courses numbered X 400-499 in Cinematography, Directing, Post-Production, Producing, Film & TV Development, Business & Management of Entertainment, or Acting. New electives are added regularly.
| X 400-X 499 Various Entertainment Courses | 4 | R/O/I | R/O/I | R/O/I |
Note: Full-time students wishing to add additional electives or take a vacation quarter may extend their program length. F-1 Visa students may have up to 5 quarters to complete their program. Domestic students have a maximum of 3 years.
Chart Legend: I = In-Person | R = Remote | O = Online | H (I/R) = Hybrid (In-Person/Remote)