Weekend and online “Basic Course in Art of Story Structure” from 13-21 June 2026
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune under ‘Centre for Open Learning’ (CFOL) program, announces “Basic Course in Art of Story Structure” (Weekend and Online).
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Name
of the Online Weekend Course:
Basic Course in Art of Story Structure (Weekend and Online)
(2) Dates:
13-21 June 2026 (Only on Saturdays &
Sundays, 13-14 & 20-21 June 2026)
(3) Timings:
10
am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 3 pm (Indian Standard Time – IST) – 04 hrs per day
(4) Max. no. of participants: 24 (Course will be
conducted only if min. strength of 20 participants is reached)
(5) Age:18 years & above as on
01st June 2026 (participants born on or before 31st May
2008)
(6) Educational Qualification: HSC
(12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be
considered
(7) Online Platform: Google
Classroom & Google Meet platform
(8) Medium
of Instructions:
English& Hindi
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Per
Participant Course fee:
Rs 7,200/- per participant for participants from India.
Rs.21,600/- per participant for participants from foreign countries, OCI, PIO, Indians presently not staying in India
Course fee of selected participants will be non-refundable, non-transferrable, non-adjustable, etc. under any circumstances. Course fee of all the non – selected participants will be returned within 21 working days of the course commencement.
(10) Mode of payment: Online
through SBI Collect (along with application form).
(11) Due date & time to submit application: 01 June 2026, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be
considered.
(12) Selection Criteria: On First – Come – First – Served Basis. List of selected participants will be
published on our website and selection emails will also be sent to all the
selected participants.
(13) Online
platform:
FTII will be using “Google Classroom” and participants are requested to get
familiarized with the
same. Steps to join online class including login id & password will be
shared with each selected participant
in the selection email.
(14) Computer literacy: It is the participant’s responsibility to be technologically capable to take an online course. Participants must be computer literate.
(15) MANDATORY REQUIREMENT:
Since the course is online, participants must have following facilities;
(i) A Desktop / Laptop having minimum 4
GB RAM, 1.6 GHz or better processor (Intel i3 or i5 or better). (Windows / MAC)
(ii) Operating system: a) Windows 7 or 8
or 10. b) MAC OS Sierra or later
(iii) Audio – Video software: Latest versions
of VLC player, Windows Media Player or Quick Time Player.
(iv) Compatible good quality headphones/
earphones with mic
(v) Compatible HD webcam
(vi) Internet pack of minimum 5 GB per
day exclusively for this course. It is recommended to have fixed wired Internet
connection with minimum speed of 10 Mbps or more.
(vii) Web browser: Latest version of Google Chrome (Preferred), Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari.
Use
of Mobile Phone (in place of Laptop or Desktop Computer) to attend the classes
is strictly prohibited. Such participants will not be allowed to join the
classes.
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Course Director: Vikas
Sharma
Vikas Sharma is a professional screenwriter, a freelance script consultant, and a full-time senior faculty member of Screenwriting at Whistling Woods International for the last six years. Prior to Whistling Woods, he spent five years teaching scriptwriting at the Film and TV Institute of India in Pune. He teaches screenwriting workshops in India and abroad for Film Schools, Media Colleges, Universities, Film Festivals, Skill India, and other organizations.
Vikas has also served as a mentor and chief advisor for several script labs and fellowships, including the Asia Society's New Voices Fellowship for Screenwriters, the 100 Storyteller Program, the Cinerise Screenwriting Program, and the Cinestaan India Script Contest, to name a few.
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How to apply:
1.
Click open the link -
2.
Make necessary payment of Rs
7,200/- or Rs. 21,600/- either case may be.
3.
Once payment is done, please
note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment
confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.
4.
If possible, digitally store
the receipt of payment. This can be carried out in one of the following ways;
(i)
by taking printout of
receipt of payment, scan & save it
(ii)
by taking screenshot of
payment (if using mobile) or print screen (if using computer)
(iii)
by simply taking a
photograph from mobile
(iv)
check your bank account to
confirm whether money (course fee) has been deducted or not
(v)
After a day or two, once
again check to see whether money (course fee) has been refunded.
(vi)
In case of refund, it is a
transaction failure and if so, once again apply for the course afresh.
5.
No document/ certificate
related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached.Participants’
self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.
6.
Terms
& conditions: By agreeing to the terms
& conditions in the application form, participants are confirming that they
have read & understood the website advt. They are eligible to apply and
fulfil all the requirements as stated in the advt. Further, participants agree
that decision of FTII Director regarding admission to the course and its conduction
will be final.
7.
Further to add in this, it is expected of the
participants that during the class they must mute their mics but keep their
cameras on unless otherwise instructed. Keeping camera off throughout the class
or not heeding to instructions to switch on the camera will be seen as an act
of indiscipline and will lead to expulsion from the Course and forfeiture of
the Course fee. Decision of FTII Director regarding conducting the course in
all respects will be final.
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Communication with participants:
All
communications with the participants will be carried out through email only.
List of shortlisted participants may be published on FTII website and selection
email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email id.
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Certificates: All participants would be
given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course.
Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
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Queries: For any queries please
contact Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on
info.cfol@ftii.ac.in OR call on 020 – 2558 0085
Course Details
“There is no greater agony than
bearing an untold story inside you.” – Maya Angelou
Do you feel the same?
Do you have a story and a burning desire to tell it, but don’t know how to
start?
If so, this short
course is designed to help you tell your story for the screen.
What You’ll
Learn:
The
Importance of Stories
Why stories are
essential to the human experience.
Elements of a
Great Story:
- Premise: Crafting and
identifying a strong dramatic foundation.
- Theme: Giving your story deeper meaning
and resonance.
- Character: Creating
credible, multidimensional characters with growth and arcs.
- Point of View: Establishing
your protagonist and narrative perspective.
- Conflict: The driving
force of any screenplay and the essence of drama.
- Plot: The backbone of your
story—connecting events logically and emotionally.
- Setting: Anchoring your
story in a compelling time, place, and atmosphere.
Story
Structure:
- Structuring your narrative for maximum
impact.
- Classical (3-Act) Structure vs. Linear
and Non-linear Approaches.
- Key Story Elements:
- Story Spine
- Inciting Incident
- Turning Points
- Crisis
- Climax
- Resolution
Methodology:
This hands-on
course combines:
- Online classroom instruction
- Film viewing and analysis
- Interactive workshops
- Writing exercises
By the end of the
course, participants will have written and structured their own stories while
gaining a solid understanding of storytelling principles.