Diploma In Filimmaking

A one-year filmmaking course provides an intensive and comprehensive introduction to the art and craft of filmmaking. Students learn the fundamentals of screenwriting, directing, cinematography, editing, and sound design through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on workshops, and collaborative projects. The curriculum is designed to cover the entire production process, from conceptualization to post-production, allowing students to develop their technical skills and creative vision. By the end of the course, participants will have produced several short films, gaining practical experience and a portfolio to showcase their work.

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-PRACTICAL EXERCISES-
DIALOGUE EXERCISE| LONG TAKE | DOCUMENTARY | ADVERTISEMENT

Subjects covered

STAGE 1 ( MONTH 1 )

INTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS
INTRODUCTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY
INTRODUCTION TO EDITING
CURATED SCREENINGS
PROJECT 1 - 1 MINUTE FILM SHOT
USING MOBILE PHONE

STAGE 2 ( MONTH 2)

THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF A STORY
STAGES OF WRITING
SCRIPT WRITING FORMAT
SCRIPT READING PRACTICE
SCREENPLAY WRITING PRACTICE
STORYTELLING (PRACTICAL EXERCISES)

STAGE 3 ( MONTH 3 & 4 )

DIRECTION

BRIEF HISTORY OF WORLD CINEMA
IMAGE AND SOUND
SPACE AND TIME CONTINUITY
FILM GRAMMAR

CINEMATOGRAPHY

IMAGE FORMATION
CAMERA MOVEMENTS
LENSING FUNDAMENTALS
COMPOSITION - BASICS

EDITING

DIGITAL EDITING FUNDAMENTALS
HISTORY AND THEORY
VISUAL CONTINUITY
SPACE AND TIME

PRACTICAL EXERCISE - 5 MINUTE FILM

STAGE 4( MONTH 5 - 9 )

DIRECTION

ART OF DIRECTION
DRAMA AND ITS ELEMENTS
PLOT, TIME, STRUCTURE
CINEMATIC AND THEATRICAL ELEMENTS
FILM TECHNIQUES AND AESTHETICS
BLOCKING AND STAGING
SCHEDULING AND CHARTING

CINEMATOGRAPHY

LENSING
LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
CAMERA MOVEMENT TECHNIQUES

EDITING

DIALOGUE SCENE EDITING
MISE- EN-SCENE EDITNG
DOCUMENTARY EDITING

STAGE 5- FINAL PROJECT- 20 MINUTES SHORTFILM

DEMO FILM- USING INDUSTRY STANDARD CAMERA (RED OR ARRI ALEXA- 2 DAYS) INTERNSHIP- FEATURE FILM