Basic Course in Art of Story Structure (01 to 09 February 2025) - Weekend and online

Weekend and online “Basic Course in Art of Story Structure” from 01-09 February 2025

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: 01-09 February 2025 (Only on Saturdays & Sundays, 01-02 & 08-09 February 2025)
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 01^st February 2025 (participants born on or before 31^st January 2007)
6. Educational Qualification: HSC (12^th pass). In exceptional cases, 10^th pass may be considered
7. Nationality: Indian
8. Online Platform: Google Classroom & Google Meet platform
9. Medium of Instructions: English& Hindi
10. 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.

11. Mode of payment: Online through SBI Collect (along with application form).
12. Due date & time to submit application: 13 January 2025, 6 pm IST. Application submitted after due date & time will not be considered.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Computer literacy: It is the participant’s responsibility to be technologically capable to take an online course. Participants must be computer literate.
16. 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.

17. 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.

18. How to apply:

1. Click open the link - https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm OR visit www.onlinesbi.com and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06^th from left to right.

2. Search/Find FTII Fees Account in Educational institutions name and click submit.

3. In the payment category select “B5 Basic Course in Art of Story Structure”.

4. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.

5. Make necessary payment of Rs 7,200/- or Rs. 21,600/- either case may be.

6. Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference. 

7. 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.

8. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached.Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.

9. 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.

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.

19. 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.
20. Certificates: All participants would be given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
21. Queries: For any queries please contact Mr. Milindkumar Joshi, Assistant Outreach Officer, FTII, on info.cfol@ftii.ac.in OR ftiioutreach@gmail.com OR call on 020 – 2558 0085

Course Details

1. Premise: Crafting and identifying a strong dramatic foundation.
2. Theme: Giving your story deeper meaning and resonance.
3. Character: Creating credible, multidimensional characters with growth and arcs.
4. Point of View: Establishing your protagonist and narrative perspective.
5. Conflict: The driving force of any screenplay and the essence of drama.
6. Plot: The backbone of your story—connecting events logically and emotionally.
7. 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

• 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.