Exploring Film & TV Production: Cinematography Summer Camp (Ages 9-13)

This class is taught in English.

Students will be able to:

Understand the role of cinematography in telling stories

Identify different camera shots to communicate different aspects of a story or scene

Recognize the role of lighting in creating mood, highlighting important aspects of a scene, and supporting storytelling

Create storyboards using aspects of cinematography to plan out a scene

Identify the role and responsibilities of key players, including the director, producer, script writer, and actors

Daphne Sardis is a New Jersey-based filmmaker, writer, and actor. Her most recent short film credits include Ioanna (Writer/Director) and Diary of a Simpy Kid: The Documentary (Director). She is currently studying Digital Filmmaking and English at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, where she is also a Writing Center tutor and the videographer for the Livingston Theatre Company. Her most recent theatre credits include Into the Woods (The Witch), Hair (Claude), Cinderella (Queen), and tick, Tick, BOOM! (Jon). She is very excited to bring beginner filmmaking courses to Ferrell Studios and inspire the next generation of artists.

Students will receive daily video assignments to practice their cinematography skills.

Students will receive verbal feedback from the instructor throughout the various exercises of the camp.

5 hours per week in class, and an estimated 0 - 1 hours per week outside of class.