The main objective of this online course is to approach the art of cinematography mainly from a practical perspective as well as from a theoretical one always from the perspective of visual storytelling. The objectives of the course are multifaceted. On the one hand participants will be acquainted with the art of cinematography through the use of lenses, camera movements, lighting techniques, controlling cinematic space as well as building an aesthetic approach to designing films.

Upon completion of the course, participants will understand the basic principles of cinematography, communicate more easily with the directors, understand the history of cinematography, and use it to design their films. A number of exercises/assignments will be given for each thematic unity. Assignments will be discussed during the class.

All potential participants are welcome. Basic photographic skills are advised.

Application Form can submit those who have:

• Access to Internet
• Personal email
• Basic computer skills
• Basic photographic skills are advised.

The course (one complete cycle) is structured on a weekly basis with two hour ZOOM meetings every Friday from 7pm to 9pm Greece time.

Course of the Program (12 thematic unities)

All thematic unities are 2 hours each.

#1 Types of LENSES and ways they influence/support the story

#2 Cameras. Sensor, Camera positions, Monitors, Framing ASSIGMENT 1

#3 LIGHT part 1. What is light, Natural vs Artificial, Four aspects of light. Ways to control light.

#4 LIGHT part 2 Three point lighting, Lighting ratios, Measuring light, How does light support the story and bring forth the inner world of the character ASSIGMENT 2 plus an online quiz for revision purposes

#5 The shooting process Working with the director, Ways to approach a scene, Moving the camera, Master shots, Close ups.

#6 The Long Take Examples from world cinema, How does the long take support the story ASSIGMENT 3

#7 Cinematic Space part 1 Different kinds of cinematic spaces.

#8 Cinematic Space part 2   Continuation of part 1. Controlling the lines, color and rhythm of a scene. ASSIGNMENT 4 plus an online quiz for revision purposes


#9 Painting and Cinema
 What is the relationship between cinema and painting? ASSIGNMENT 5 

#10 Image semiotics. Denotation and connotation   How a photo or an audiovisual piece produces meaning and how it is related to the cultural context.

#11 Semiotics: Narration and Myth  How does narration and the audio-visual choices create a myth around characters and objects.  ASSIGNMENT 6

#12 Zen and the art of cinematography Ways a cinematographer can understand the shot/sequence.  How to respond psychologically to the challenges of filmmaking.Ways she/he relates to the story.

Upon completion of this course the student will be awarded 2 ECTS.

1. Articles
2. Books,
3. Films that Peter Salapatas has photographed
4. Films from all over the world.
5. Exercises

Students can collaborate with the instructors for their own projects.

Obligations of Trainees: 

1. Participation in the programs of K.E.DI.BI.M. of the AUTH implies full acceptance of the program’s Study Guide and the Internal Regulation of Operation of the K.E.DI.BI.M. of the AUTH.
2. The presence/attendance of trainees in the educational programmes is mandatory. In the programmes which are realized in physical presence, as in those implemented using the modern method of tele-education, the study is generally mandatory and the limit of absences cannot exceed 10% of the prescribed training hours. The monitoring of asynchronous education is implemented according to the study schedule set by each programme.
3. For the successful completion of the programme, the participants should:
   – not exceed 10% absences of the scheduled training hours
   – have passed the exams
   – have paid all the tuition fees by 28/2/2025

Rights of Trainees:

1. Trainees are informed by the Department of Administrative Support of K.E.DI.BI.M. for all kinds of information related to the operation of the Centre.
2. Trainees are supported electronically through the educational platform by the trainers, as part of the educational process, to resolve questions and provide clarifications related to the thematic units of the programme.
3. Trainees have the right to apply for the interruption/termination of their programme attendance and a refund of their tuition fees, in accordance with the provisions of par. 12.9 hereof.
4. Students’/Trainees’ work is protected under the Copyright Regulations/Provisions.

After successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Training, which is issued by the Center for Education and Lifelong Learning of the AUTH and signed by the President of the Center.

Participants, who have attended but not successfully completed the program, will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

For further information, please contact Mr. Peter Salapatas:

Telephone number: 6972442186

Hours: 10am-13:00pm & 18:00-21:00pm

email: psalapatas@film.auth.gr