Photography Course
Taking a photograph does not simply mean pressing a button. It is a way of observing, choosing, and telling a story. It is about turning light into emotion.
DRAWING WITH LIGHT
Instructor: Alessandro Casalini
Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Participants: minimum 10, maximum 20
Target audience: Anyone aged 18 and over who wishes to explore the world of photography and visual storytelling, both for personal and professional purposes.
The Photography Course will guide you step by step in discovering the language of photography, from technical foundations to the creative choices that make an image truly your own.
Duration
starting from September 2026
9 lessons of 2 hours each
Who is it for?
The course is aimed at film enthusiasts, students, the curious and anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge of cinematic language, without specific technical or professional requirements.
Cost
Registration €280.00
* For ART and ACT students
discounted price of €100.00
Included in the price
5 entrances to Lucca cinemas at the end of the tour
Contents
The course provides analytical tools useful for critically reading a film. Lectures are complemented by individual viewings of the proposed works and moments of guided group discussion, encouraging the development of a personal and informed perspective. Participants will gradually delve into the main elements of cinematic language, understanding the role of each department in the construction of the audiovisual narrative.
The course is supported by a dedicated online platform, which allows you to review lessons, consult supplementary materials, and interact with other students even outside of in-person meetings.
Goals
Acquire critical tools for informed film analysis; develop a deeper understanding of cinematic language and its components; hone your observation and interpretation skills.
Topics covered
Screenplay, acting, direction, cinematography, production design, editing, sound and soundtrack.
Teacher
Alessandro Casalini
Photographer, Director of Photography, and Visual Language Instructor
For over fifteen years, Alessandro Casalini has explored and narrated the world through the lens, moving naturally between artistic, commercial, and cinematic photography. He has served as Director of Photography for commercials, short films, feature films, events, and theatrical productions, collaborating with major organizations such as Sky, La Feltrinelli, RCR, the Uffizi in Florence, and on film projects including Zoraide, Dead Bride, Rinascimento dell’Arte, and Fuoco Sacro.
A photographer with both technical and poetic sensibility, he combines professional rigor with expressive research, guiding participants to understand how light, color, and composition can become powerful storytelling tools.
Since 2015, he has been a Photography and Cinematic Photography instructor at Accademia Cinema Toscana, where he trains new generations of visual artists through an approach that blends hands-on experience, creativity, and visual awareness.
With him, photography is not just a technique, but a way to train the eye and give shape to emotions.
