1-Year Cinematography

An intensive one-year cinematography conservatory building camera, lighting and image-making skills for screen production.

Practice-First Training at Al Hisn Big Time Studios

Delivered inside Al Hisn Big Time Studios in Riyadh in strategic academic alignment with New York Film Academy (NYFA), 1-Year Cinematography places students on active professional soundstages from week one. Participants work with cinema-grade camera packages, lighting rigs, and post-production suites under the mentorship of international faculty.

Core Curriculum Modules

• CIN-135 — Digital Cinema Camera Systems & Optics: Hands-On Studio Practical
• CIN-235 — Studio Lighting Design & Grip Craft: Hands-On Studio Practical
• CIN-335 — Visual Composition & Color Grading Workflow: Craft Theory & Analysis

Program Specifications & Admissions

• Discipline Track: Cinematography
• Duration & Format: 1 year · full time
• Tuition Fee: $21,000 (SAR 78,750)
• Location: Al Hisn Big Time Studios, Makkah Road, Riyadh
• Entry Requirement: High-school diploma or equivalent (18+ years), passion for visual storytelling, and readiness for collaborative set work.

Core Curriculum & LMS Subjects

Students enrolled in this program complete hands-on studio modules and practical production assessments tracked directly inside the Ajyal LMS Portal:

Subject Code	Curriculum Module / Subject	Training Mode
CIN-135	Digital Cinema Camera Systems & Optics	Hands-On Studio Practical
CIN-235	Studio Lighting Design & Grip Craft	Hands-On Studio Practical
CIN-335	Visual Composition & Color Grading Workflow	Theory & Script Craft

Program Syllabus & Lesson Breakdown