Bachelor of Fine Art in Film Making

BACHELOR OF FINE ART IN FILM MAKING

This course has been crafted to provide an intensive knowledge towards the understanding of cinema in different genre of filmmaking i.e script writing, Cinematography, Direction, and Editing. This course focused on day to day operation of the Motion Picture Cinema Process, Short films, Documentary and commercial and deliver the expert guidance on above. Please note, this course is offered educational help and as a tool of path – making, in the end, student will have to perform and deliver their assignments, which will prove their skill and attitude in real world.

Intensive, industry-ready creative
professional program across
various disciplines

PROGRAM AIMS

- Provide students with an understanding of concepts and processes in the field of film making.

- Develop basic and advance skills of pre-production, production and post production in the art of Filmmaking.

COURSE HIGHLIGHT

University / Institution	IIP Academy	Indian Institute of Photography
Program Name	Bachelor of Fine Art in Film Making	BFA in Film Making
Website	www.iipedu.com	www.iipacademy.edu.in
Eligibility	12th Class pass Certificate in any stream. Admission is on a first-come-first-served basis.Based on Personal interview with Director
Course Duration	3 Academic Years
Maximum Seats	18 Seats
Class Days & Batch Timings	Monday to Friday 10:30am to 5:30pm
Placement	100% placement assistance and on-job training by IIP.

FEATURES OF THIS COURSE

- Program Designed to fulfil current film industry demands
- Industry Expertise Guest Lecture
- On Field Experience
- Course focused on its practical knowledge along with theoretical philosophy and research of cinema studies and art of film – making
- Indoor & Outdoor Shooting skill
- Highly Developed Aesthetical environment
- First Hand Trial and Error
- Practical Orientation
- In-depth Knowledge of Photography art
- Script – writing, Cinematography, Editing, Direction Workshops will be delivered by Industry Expert
- Specialization in Script writing , Film Direction, Cinematography, Audiography and Editing
- Learning by practice is our progressive educational approach
- Hand on experience of Cinema and Video Camera by Workshop (Red Camera, Sony Camera,Black Magic Camera Workshop)
- Different Editing and Colour Correction Software Workshop like FCP, and Davinci Resolve
- Our Project – based curriculum provides key knowledge of tools and their techniques
- To being as a IIPians, you will get option for elective credits in final year in Script – Writing,Direction, Cinematography, Editing and Colour Correction and Audiography

USP OF THE BFA (Film Making)

- 2000 sq. meter newly proposed IIP Campus at the heart of Noida Film City at Yamuna Expressway Near Noida International Airport is dedicated to the art of Filmmaking
- Apart from Film city of Uttar Pradesh , Punjab Film City is our official Partner
- As we all know in upcoming days, Film Market is shifting from Mumbai to Noida Film City, it is a golden opportunity to Filmmaker
- IIP itself is a budding University which is dedicated toward the Different forms of art and culture
- We feel the responsibility toward conservation of the Indian Art and Culture so our training approach is based on Indian Indology i.e exploration of Indian Literature, Culture, History and Indian Philosophy through art of Cinema.
- We promote independent Film-making approach in the Students, so individual can get a chance to produce his or her independent Film
- IIP film – making curriculum is designed in consideration of Indian as well as World Cinema industry norms
- Creative minds behind the IIP have great Experience of Branding, Advertising and Entrepreneurship
- IIP gives each student to grow and develop an entrepreneurial approach.

After Completion of this Course Student will able to : (minimum 75% of attendance required)

- Produce and Create their own Film and TV Content
- Handle Different format of Cameras (video as well as Cinema Cameras)
- Write their own Film and T.VScript
- Edit and Color correct the different Film and TV format.

Syllabus of BFA Cover the Following

Semester 1

Course I - Still Photography (Theory & Practical)

Course Objective:

1. Introduction basics of contemporary photographic practices and image making techniques.

2. Prepare students to use photography as a tool of Storytelling.

Course II- Introduction to Film Study

Familiarising Student with the Film Theories.Film Language & Cinema’s Journey from Primitive to Narrative

Course III : Screen Writing

This is an introductory level course that helps students develop a Sense of Screen writing for audio-visual media.

Semester 2

Course IV- Digital Filmmaking (Foundamental) (Theory & Practical)

Under this course students learn to art of Digital Filmmaking. Help Student to enhance creative ways of thinking about the art of Cinema. Develop foundational skills related to different aspects of digital filmmaking. Motivate students to polish their creativity, theory and practice. Explore innovative methods of storytelling . Develop strong production skills that include knowledge of direction, scripting, camerawork, editing and sound.

Course V- Television Production (Foundamental)

The Television Production (Foundational) Course is a course in TV Production. It introduces the students to the basics, approaches of multi-camera production and working in a studio Environnment. To train students to be thinking professionals. To impart hands-on training, utilizing the latest technology.

Course VI – Film Studies II

This Course deals with the History of World Cinema i.e History of World Cinema in Post World War 1 and Post World War 2 Era

Semester 3

Course VII- Advanced Still Photography

To encourage students to understand the creative potential of Photography. Student will Learn the technical and aesthetic requirements of professional photography art and learning to work with still images and sound to tell a story. Creating a visual design for an A/V production using still images.

Course VIII-Advanced Digital Filmmaking (Theory & Practical)

Provide students an environment of learning advanced digital filmmaking . Help understand the skills involved in directing fiction and non-fiction films. Instruct student how to deal with actors for different genres and formats.Provide a working knowledge of digital workflows. Help students work with script and more complex narrative strategies. Familiarize them with advanced production skills on high-end equipment .

Course IX- Film Study III

Provide Student with the immense knowledge regarding the Ethics and Aesthetic Of Documentary films. Course deals with the knowledge of Indian and the world documentary historical journey.

Semester 4

Course X- Film Marketing & Distribution

This course deals with the basics of film marketing,Different modes of marketing, Film advertisement,How does film distribution of a film work? What is distribution right? Idea about film market, festivals Film organizations in India and Audience reception.

Course XI -Sound for Media

The course is designed to teach students with the Aesthetics of sound and sound recording techniques. Sound is the important part of the Cinema and other media. By this course student will learn, how to record sound for different situations and spaces. Student are groomed to understand creative use of sound in film and tv.

Course XII-Film Study -IV

This Couse is deal with Film Theories Like Realism,Montage Theory,Semiotics [Christian Metz], Auteur Theory,Feminism in cinema,Queer Theory in Film.

Semester 5

Course XIII- Research and Methodology

This course introduces students to research methodologies. This units teach about film studies,familiar student to the debates around popular culture and New media.

Course XIV (Electives)

This Course is designed to elect the specialization in the different genre of filmmaking.

Advanced Screen Writing

Exploring more advanced narrative forms. Create writing techniques for linear and non-linear stories.Developing character, plot, structure and dialogue/sound for final project

Advanced Cinematography (Theory & Practical)

To understand digital workflows and associated technical concepts. To develop advanced skills in lighting and introduce students to more specialized camera and shooting Technique for their final Project.

Advanced Editing (Theory & Practical)

The elective will train students to combine technical process with a creative imagination, teach them how to manage Digital workflows, files and technologies and explore a historical overview of editing styles to emphasize creative, conceptual and technical skills.

Advanced Sound (Theory & Practical)

The course will give a advanced understanding of sound to the students to acquire enough knowledge and expertise to become professional in the field of sound recording and sound designing.

Semester 6

Course XV

This Couse deals in the study of Censorship; Film Censorship,Brief History of Censorship in India,Censorship Laws in India,Debate around censorship,Case study of Censorship:

Course XVI

DIGITAL FILMMAKING ARTS PROJECTS & WORKFLOWS (Practical)

This course deals with the Visual Imagination, Set designing and final workflow in Film/TV.

Course XVII

Final Project Submission

Fee Details

Total Course Fee: Rs 7,25,000/-

At the time of admission	Rs.50,000/-
1^st Semester	Rs. 1,35,000/-
2^nd semester	Rs. 90,000/-
3^rd semester	Rs. 1,35,000/-
4^th semester	Rs. 90,000/-
5^th semester	Rs. 1,35,000/-
6^th semester	Rs. 90,000/-
Total Fee	Rs. 7,25,000/-

Scope & Placement

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Making prepares students for careers in Print Publications, E-Magazines, Advertising Agencies, Production Houses, TV Channels etc. One can also start one’s own business of Photography Studio, Freelance work for Fashion, Advertising, Commercial & Industrial photography. One can start Travel Photography, Fine Arts, and Experimental Photography and can organize Exhibitions and Shows individually or in a Group.

The classroom learning combined with the experiential exposure by professional photographers/ mentors provide a unique and innovative technical education that develops graduates with a creative style and unique visual problem-solving skills.

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The Institute offers a home away from home; we offer a community where students develop friendships, share experiences, learn from each other, and feel part of a supportive and caring community.

Facilities

Food | Laundry | Gym | Transport | Indoor sports

There exist a number of opportunities in a wide variety of avenues for placement

Advertising | Fashion | Media Production Houses | Weddings & Corporate Events

Fine Art & Experimental Photography | Wildlife & Travel Industry | Tourism & Culture Industry

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