Course Info

FILM 357: Cinematic Space

This seminar mixes theory and practice to expose students to an in-depth exploration of different techniques and possibilities concerning cinematic space. Beginning with an introduction to the fundamental differences between montage and mise-en-scene, the course will teach students the art and craft of designing, blocking and executing plan sequences, starting with static camera shots and ending in complex 3D camera moves.

FILM 350 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2024-2025


Section 401

Class number 14312

  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/4/2024 - 11/19/2024
  • Meeting time: W 1:15PM - 4:30PM
  • Location: CINES P024A at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus


Fall 2023-2024


Section 701

Class number 13181

  • Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
  • Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0022 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/6/2023 - 11/21/2023
  • Meeting time: W 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus


Fall 2022-2023


Section 701

Class number 18839

  • Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P021B at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/7/2022 - 11/22/2022
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0101 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus


Fall 2021-2022


Section 701

Class number 4463

  • Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0023 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus
  • Meeting dates: 9/8/2021 - 11/23/2021
  • Meeting time: Th 6:00PM - 9:15PM
  • Location: CINES P0102 at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Campus
  • Instructor: Pete Biagi | View syllabus