Cinematography - ART 161 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ART 161 - Cinematography
Explores the practical and theoretical elements of cinematography with an emphasis on lighting and camera technique. Investigates the history of the craft through film cameras to digital video with topics of camera operation including composition, camera settings, lenses, filters, shot design, and movement. Provides students with the opportunity to create lighting designs and solve practical lighting problems. This course is cross-listed with PHT 151. Credit will not be awarded for both.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
Prerequisite: ART 160.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
46589 ART 161-1BYW 3
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
66205 ART 161-80YA 3
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2025-10-22 Alexandria HY
2nd 7 Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
56524 ART 161-001N 3
 M     
2:20 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
56404 ART 161-01YW 3
    Th  
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Fifteen Week
81937 ART 161-80YA 3
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
 2026-03-24 Alexandria HY
2nd 7 Week
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
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