This course is part of the UBC Future Global Leaders On-Campus program for high school students ages 15–18.
This comprehensive yet entertaining introduction to the art of cinematography delves into the fundamentals of camera functionality, explores the essence of cinematography, and unravels the intricacies of visual storytelling. By the end of the course, you walk away with a new found appreciation for the art of cinematography, practical knowledge of essential cinematographic techniques, and the skills to create stunning visual content using just your smartphone.
This course is for anyone interested in filmmaking, photography, or video production, including students considering film school or a program in digital media. It also appeals to students who want to improve their technical skills in using a smartphone camera and editing software to create engaging visual content.
Note: students must bring their own smartphone with video camera
This course is offered in collaboration with the Centre for Entertainment Arts.
Course Format
This course is held on the UBC Vancouver campus. You attend class in-person 9am–12pm, Monday through Friday. After lunch, you attend university preparation workshops and participate in group activities on campus from 1:30–3pm.
You can also join the Virtual Student Lounge, hosted by our UBC Student Ambassadors. Meet other Future Global Leaders from across Canada and around the world.
To Register
After you add the course to your cart, you’re asked to complete your registration by creating a new account or logging in. If you are a parent, guardian or other adult registering for the first time on behalf of your student, please create the account in the name of the high school student attending UBC Future Global Leaders, not in your name.
To register, click “Open all” under Available Sessions, select the applicable Type under Fees / Tuition. You can pay a CAD$500 now or pay in full. Select “Scheduled Payment” if you wish to pay a CAD$500 deposit now and the balance later. We will automatically process the balance owing 30 days before the course start date for the Residence option and seven days before the course start date for the Commuter option. Do not select Scheduled Payment if you wish to pay in full now.
Click ADD TO CART. Once you have successfully added the items to your shopcart, click COMPLETE REGISTRATION to be directed to our online payment portal.