Summer Film Appreciation Course 2023 (Online 28th June to 28th July 2023)

Summer  Film Appreciation Course 2023 (Online)

from

28^th June (Monday) to 28^th July (Friday) 2023

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its ‘Centre for Open Learning (CFOL)’ initiative, in association with National Film Development Corporation of India (National Film Archives of India) will be conducting Summer Film Appreciation course 2023 in online mode.

Following are the details in this regard;

1. Name of the online Course: Summer film Appreciation Course 2023 (Online)
2. Dates: Monday 26^th June to Friday 28^th July 2023 (24 Days, Monday to Friday, Except Saturday, Sunday & Holiday)
3. Timings: 10 am to 12 Noon & 4 pm to 6 pm  (04 hours every day) + 01 pm to 04 pm- general online film screening as per course requirement.
4. Max. no. of participants: 70 (Course may not be conducted if there are less than 56 participants)
5. Age: 18 Years & above (Participant born on or before 15^th May 2005)
6. Educational Qualification: HSC (12^th pass). In exceptional cases, In the exceptional case, 10^th pass may be considered.
7. Online Platform: Google Classroom & Google Meet platform
8. Medium of Instructions: English
9. Per Participant Course fee:

1. For Indian Nationals: Rs 15000/- (Including GST)
2. For Foreigners including NRI, OCI etc. and also those Indian Nationals who are presently staying outside India: Rs 45000/- (Including GST)

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 15 – 20 days of the course commencement.

10. Mode of payment: Online through SBI collect (along with application form).
11. Due date & time to submit application: 19^th June 2023, Monday, 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)Full access ri the following four OTT platforms throughout the period of the course:

• Netflix                                                                                                                                     
• Amazon Prime Video                                                                                                            
• Disney+Hotstar                                                                                                                      
• MUBI                                                                                                                                      

(ii) A Desktop / Laptop having minimum 4 GB RAM, 1.6 GHz or better processor (Intel i3 or i5 or better).  (Windows / MAC)

(iii) Operating system: a) Windows 7 or 8 or 10. b) MAC OS Sierra or later

(iv) Audio – Video software: Latest versions of VLC player, Windows Media Player or Quick Time Player.

(v) Compatible good quality headphones/ earphones with mic

(vi) Compatible HD webcam

(vii) 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.

(viii) 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.

16. Course Director: Mr. Pankaj Saxena

About Course Director

5. FTII alumnus with Diploma in Film Editing and Post Diploma in Film Direction.
5. Written, edited and directed a vast number of documentaries, short fiction films and television programs.
5. Held top positions in prestigious media organizations such as Discovery Channel and BBC Worldwide.
5. Awarded film maker, global traveler, published writer and cinema academic.
6. Taught Film Appreciation at over 40 venues in 25 cities and towns through the length and breadth of India under the aegis of FTII’s SKIFT (now CFOL) initiative.
5. Currently working as Professor, Screen Studies and Research at FTII.

17.  How to Apply:

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

2. Read the “Terms Used”, then tick/ click on the ‘check box’ and further click on “Proceed”

3. Select All India in State of Corporate / Institution, then select Educational Institutions in Type of Corporate/ Institution and click go.

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

5. In the payment category select “Summer Film Appreciation Course 2023”.

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

7. Make necessary payment of Rs. 15000/- OR Rs. 45000/- as the case may be.

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

9. 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

Please mail the soft copy of the digital receipt of payment to assistant.fro@ftii.ac.in

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

11. 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.

18. Communication with participants: All communications with the participants will be carried out through email only. List of shortlisted participants will be published on FTII website and selection email will be sent to the selected participants on their registered email id.
19. Certificates: All participants would be given participation e-certificates on successful completion of the course. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory.
20. Queries: For any queries please contact Mr. Swapnil Kapure, Assistant Film Research Officer, FTII, on assistant.fro@ftii.ac.in OR call on 020 – 2558 0084

The contours of the Course will broadly be as under: -

5. Travel back in time and meet the pioneers of cinema.
5. Study the evolution and development of film language.
5. Identify the wide spectrum of forms comprising screen arts.
5. Examine the power of the medium and its relationship with the society.
6. View and analyze timeless classics and modern masterpieces.
5. Familiarize yourself with theoretical aspects of the film making process.
5. Investigate the issues facing screen arts and form your own opinion.
5. Explore contemporary cinema – of India and the world.
5. Meet some of the best known film professionals and enrich yourself from their knowledge and experience.

            *Applicants may please note that this is not a film production or a scriptwriting course. The emphasis is completely on understanding and appreciation and there are no practice-based inputs included in the syllabus.*

            *Since the course is based on Audio – Visual medium where films will be screened, the respective visual & hearing disability of a differently abled person should not be more than 60%. *