Introduction to Cinematography

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

SUBHADARSHI TRIPATHY is the Director of Film Programs at the Centre for Entertainment Arts. His professional history includes leadership roles at prominent media companies, managing content creation and production, heading broadcast stations and pioneering initiatives in education, animation, and children's programming. Tripathy holds advanced diplomas in VFX, film making, and computer graphics, and has received numerous awards for his contributions to the industry. He is currently a jury member of the global format awards at Cannes, France for the 3rd consecutive year.

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 from 9am–12pm and university preparation workshops from 1:30–3pm, Monday through Friday. University preparation workshops prepare you for success at university and improve your chances of getting into the university and career of your choice.

Choose to live in a student residence on campus or commute daily to UBC Vancouver:

Commuter Option includes lunch in residence dining hall, Monday through Friday, and UBC Recreation Card.

Residence Option includes private room and full board, airport pick-up and drop-off, local medical insurance for all international students (and custodianship if required for visas), weeknight and weekend social activities (e.g., trips to Grouse Mountain, Granville Island and Robson Street), and UBC Recreation Card.

Cost details

*All fees are subject to change

To register

A Family Account in UBC’s Lifelong Learning registration system is required to register for UBC Future Global Leaders on-campus.

After you add the course to your cart and go to check out, you’re asked to create a new Family Account or log in if you already have a Family Account.

A parent or guardian needs to set up the Family Account with their primary email address. After the account is created, the parent/guardian adds the student as a family member to their Family Account using the student’s primary email address (the student’s email address cannot be the same as the parent/guardian email address).

Add the student to the course session in your cart and complete the checkout process.

After completing the checkout process, and while logged into your Family Account, select New Application to access the FGL information package. Your registration is not final until the information package has been completed and submitted. You may partially complete the information package and return to it at any time within your Family Account.

If you are located in China or Russia, you will need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to create a Family Account, register for a course, fill out the information package and complete payment. If you do not have a VPN or need assistance, please contact us.