One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course in TV with specialization in TV Direction

One Year Post Graduate Certificate Course in TV with specialization in TV Direction

This course is conducted by the Department of TV Production and Direction. In a world where stories shape our perceptions and guide our understanding, the art of direction stands as the cornerstone of audio visual storytelling. The course is a meticulously crafted journey for aspiring directors and producers, refining their technical skills and creative vision. This course offers a unique opportunity to learn the art and craft of direction across a spectrum of mediums - from television and film and to documentaries, OTT platforms, and emerging audio-visual formats. For those unable to commit to a longer program of study, this intensive, hands-on course is structured to maximize learning within a condensed time frame. Over the span of one year, students will learn the foundational principles of writing, producing and directing for the screen. Combining theoretical insights with hands-on experience, they will explore ways of engaging storytelling. The curriculum covers basics of cinematography, editing, sound recording, and sound design. Students of Direction learn to lead production teams with creative and technical expertise, enabling them to assume key roles as directors, program producers and filmmakers.

Running for over 20 years, this course has proven its success through many National, Asian, and International awards won by our students. Add to this a strong network of award –winning alumni, and it is no surprise our graduates quickly find their place in industry, frequently emerging as independent filmmakers in their own right.

Structure: The course is divided into three carefully designed phases with a modular structure:
 Phase 1: Introduction to various skill sets

This is a common module in which students of all disciplines are introduced to basics of writing, direction, cinematography, sound recording and design, editing as well as production, informed by an aesthetic approach. Theoretical input and hands-on training in single and multi-camera exercises coupled with faculty mentoring and feedback instill a strong foundation.

Phase 2: Specialization in Direction (Fiction and Non-fiction)

Students of Direction embark on their specialization. They produce fiction and non-fiction programs (ranging in duration from 5 - 12 minutes). They work with cutting-edge equipment and explore innovative storytelling in collaboration with their peers from allied specializations. The focus is on refining their skills in writing, direction and production through guided inputs by seasoned faculty, visiting experts and practical workshops by acclaimed filmmakers and industry practitioners.

Phase 3: The course-end exercise

Students write, direct, and produce a 15-minute film that showcases professional execution and a distinct personal aesthetic. Guided by experienced faculty and industry experts, this phase enables students to handle all aspects of production from ideation to execution and gain valuable feedback from internal as well as external faculty.

Course Duration: 01 Year (Yearly pattern, Total marks = 1000)

Total No. of Seats: 11

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in any discipline

Faculty
  • M. D. Negi, Professor and HoD
  • Dr. Milind Damle, Associate Professor
  • Wasimbarry Maner, Associate Professor
  • Swapnil Kapure, Assistant Professor