As of 5/12/2023, the UCLA Film & Television Cinematography Summer Institute Session A and Session B are closed to new applicants. Students are encouraged to apply to session C.
Track 7: Pre-College Cinematography
The UCLA Film and Television Cinematography Summer Institute gives high school students an unparalleled opportunity to study cinematography at one of the most prestigious film schools in the world. This one-week intensive workshop is designed for highly motivated rising juniors and seniors, and spring 2023 high school graduates. Students are immersed in the concepts, creativity and technique of cinematic lighting through a combination of lectures and hands-on lighting exercises. Students will explore such concepts as composition, framing, blocking, lens choice, camera movement/placement, exposure, lighting techniques/equipment, shot design, and set protocol.
- Students work on UCLA sound stages with the latest digital cinema cameras and lighting equipment
- The program curriculum consists of a combination of lectures and hands-on lighting exercises
- Class exercises will be screened at the end of the workshop. Friends and family are welcome!
- This workshop carries 2 units of UCLA college credit
This is an intensive immersion experience for beginning to intermediate filmmakers designed to form a basic understanding of the aesthetic, creative, and logistical decisions involved in lighting for film and television. Previous experience in cinematography is not required.
Curriculum
This program carries 2 quarter units of UC credit. Students in this track are enrolled in FTV 75 Lighting for Film and Television.
Supply List
External Hard Drive
You will need a 500gb (minimum) external hard drive to save your film work this summer. It should be:
- 7200 RPM HDD or Solid State Drive (SSD)
- With either a USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt connection. USB 2.0 is supported, but not recommended, as it will be very slow for video editing.
- Examples of acceptable drives:
- Samsung T5 Portable SSD - 500GB - USB 3.1 External SSD (MU-PA500B/AM)
- G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE ev RaW USB 3.0 Hard Drive with Rugged Bumper
Grip Gloves
You will need your own pair of Grip Gloves for lighting exercises. Your grip gloves must be heat resistant.
Here are some examples of acceptable grip gloves:
*Recommended Supply Lists will be sent out to enrolled students as part of their welcome packet after registration and acceptance to the program.
Admission
Admission to the program is by instructor consent only. This track is open to high school students enrolled in 10th - 12th grade in Spring 2023.
Schedule
View the program layout for
Cinematography Session A (June 25 - July 1, 2023)
Cinematography Session B (July 30 - August 5, 2023)
Cinematography Session C (August 6 - August 12, 2023)
Registration
Registration opens February 15, 2023. Please check back for more updates or visit the Summer Sessions website for more information.
Grades and Transcripts
Program participants will earn units of credit on a letter grading basis and will be recorded on an official University of California transcript. Please note that official transcripts are not automatically sent to students. To request a transcript, please contact the UCLA Registrar’s Office.
Housing
Due to the rigorous and intense nature of the program, the residential plan, which includes a meal plan, is mandatory for all on-campus participants. Participants will be housed in one of the UCLA residence halls, comfortably furnished and conveniently located within easy walking distance of classrooms, libraries, and recreational facilities.
Summer Scholars Support
Scholarship support may be available for continuing California high school students with a family annual adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. For deadlines, eligibility requirements and application information, please visit the Summer Scholars Support page.
Student Quotes
Scholarship support may be available for continuing California high school students with a family annual adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less. For deadlines, eligibility requirements and application information, please visit the Summer Scholars Support page.
Contact Us
UCLA Summer Institutes
1332 Murphy Hall
Box 951418
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1418
Tel: (310) 825-4101
Fax: (310) 825-1528
E-mail: info@summer.ucla.edu