Art Direction & Production Design

Three Year PG Diploma Course In Art Direction & Production Design

Introduced for the first time under the ambit of academic curriculum in the year 1996, Art Direction and Production Design Department at Film and Television Institute of India aspires to be a globally recognised center of excellence in education and training, shaping creative professionals who redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling in the film and television industry besides across various OTT platforms. The course emphasises on hands-on training in various aspects of Art Direction and Production Design with an understanding of scripts from the point of view of a Production Designer. Students learn the basics of film techniques and develop a better perspective of the film-making process by participating in the common module, after which the specialisation begins. Theory and practical work include design principles for moving images, research based concept art, mood and story boarding, set design, costume and property to suit the narrative. The course offers study of various software used for drafting, designing and effects, virtual set designing etc. concomitantly conducted in theory classes and practicals sessions. The practicals also include sessions on carpentry, painting, molding and set construction techniques. Regular interactions with eminent Production Designers and Art Directors, study visits, workshops, exchange programmes and design analysis enhance the students' potential to undertake independent work. Tours to shooting locales are also organised for a closer study of set design and construction techniques. Dedicated classrooms are equipped with drafting aids and computers with high end software. Carpentry, Painting, Molding, Costume & Property sections come under the department.

The Department also includes carpentry, painting, moulding, costume & property sections.

Course Duration

3 years divided into 6 Semesters.

Total No of S​eats

11 (Eleven)

Eligibility Cr​iteria

Bachelor's degree in Applied Art, Architecture, Painting, Sculpture, Interior Design or allied fields of Fine Arts or equivalent.

Faculty 

• Vikram Varma,

             Associate Professor & HOD

• Ashutosh R. Kavishwar,

             Assistant Professor

• Ujjawal Gawand,

             Associate Professor