Digital Cinematography
Skills Competency Award (SCA) Film and Television Production · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
Designed to provide a focused skillset for those students interested in pursuing a career in Digital Cinematography.
Requirements
Skills Competency Award Requirements
Complete all Major Requirements with a “C” or higher or "P" in each course. Candidates for a Skills Competency Award are required to complete at least 20% of the major requirements through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| FP 170 | Cinematography I | 3 |
| FP 175 | Film and Video Production I | 3 |
| FP 207 | Color Correction for Film | 3 |
| FP 270 | Cinematography II | 3 |
| Total Units | 12.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze a script and determine camera, light and grip needs, and create a lighting plan.
- Compose and shoot a scene using a digital video camera.
- Light a scene using light and grip equipment.
- Color Correct raw footage for integration in a Non-Linear editing workflow.