Foundation Course in Comic Acting in Delhi (20 to 24 January 2025)
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Foundation Course in Comic Acting in Delhi from 20-24 January 2025
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, under its Centre for Open Learning (CFOL) initiative and in association with Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi announces Foundation Course in Comic Acting in Delhi.
Following are the details in this regard;
(1) Course Name: Foundation Course in Comic Acting
(2) Dates: 20-24 January 2025
(3) Timings: 10 am to 5 pm (Lunch Break 01.00 pm to 02.00 pm)
(4) Total No. of participants: 24 (Course will be conducted only if min. strength of 20 is reached)
(5) Age: Participants must be 18 years or above in age as on 01st January 2025 (participants born on or before 31st December 2006)
- Educational Qualification: HSC (12th pass). In exceptional cases, 10th pass may be considered
(7) Nationality: Indian
(8) Venue: Triveni Auditorium, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, Delhi, 110001
(9) Per participant course fee: Rs 9,000/-
Course fee is excluding breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea/ coffee, snacks etc.
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 refunded within 21 working days of the course commencement. Also, due to any other reason, if the course is cancelled by FTII, course fee will be refunded.
However, due to any reason, if the course is postponed OR cancelled by the organisers, course fee will be refunded.
(10) Last date to apply: 31 December 2024 by 6 pm
(11) Course Director: Joy Fernandes
(12) Medium of Instructions: English and Hindi.
(13) Selection Criteria: First – Come – First – Served basis. Selected candidates would be communicated by email. List of the selected participants will be published on FTII website.
(14) Certificates: All participants would be given participation certificate on successful completion of the course which will carry logo of FTII and Triveni Kala Sangam and will be jointly signed by FTII Director, Triveni Kala Sangam Official and the Course Director. Minimum 90% attendance is mandatory to get certificate.
(15) Queries: For any queries contact Mr. Milind Joshi, Asst. Outreach Officer – 020 - 25580085, info.cfol@ftii.ac.in
(16) 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.
(17) Accommodation: Outstation participants may please note Triveni Kala Sangam may suggest for accommodation in nearby locations where students can arrange for their accommodation. Please contact Ms. Rachit Jain from Triveni Kala Sangam, on 99588 31338 for the same.
(18) Participants need to assure general decency, decorum etc. on the campus. Failing to do so will lead to cancellation of admission without refunding course fee apart from taking internal disciplinary action and dealing the matter as per law of the land. All rights in this regard are reserved with FTII.
(19) How to apply:
1. Click open the link - https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm OR visit www.onlinesbi.sbi and further click on “SB Collect” which is at the top left, vertically 06th from left to right.
. In the Search box, search/Find FTII Fees Account and click submit.
2. In the payment category select “O1 Foundation Course in Comic Acting (in Delhi)”.
3. Fill-up the application form with requisite details and proceed for payment.
4. Make necessary payment of Rs 9000/-
5. Once payment is done, please note "SBI collect Reference Number" (mentioned in payment confirmation receipt). This may be required for future reference.
6. 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.
7. No document/ certificate related to educational qualification, age etc. is to be attached. Participants’ self – declaration in the application form is sufficient.
8. 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. Also, it is presumed that participants will be staying and or attending the course at their own risk & cost and will not be held responsible for anything or matter of what-so-ever nature. Further, participants agree that decision of Director, FTII regarding admission to the course and its conduction in all respect will be final.
(20) About Course Director:
Joy Fernandes
Joy has nearly three decades of experience on stage, both nationally and internationally. His international work includes playing the comic lead ‘Nick Bottom’ in the internationally acclaimed version of Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ directed by Tim Supple which ran for over 250 successful shows in India, US, UK, Canada, Europe and Australia.
He also played the principal character of ‘Shantilal’ in the commercial hit ‘Merchants of Bollywood’ directed by Toby Gough and was part of their successful tours in UK, China, Australia & Singapore.
Joy has also acted for, worked and workshopped with theatre stalwarts like Dame Cicely Berry,
Irshad Panjatan, Catherine Dubois, Naseerudin Shah, Rajat Kapoor, Ramu Ramanathan, Danish Hussain and others. He has acted in, written, directed and produced several successful plays over the years.
He has acted in several feature films (Jajantaram Mamantaram, Paanch, Dasvidanya etc), and directed, scripted and acted for several TV shows, ads, web-series, stand-up gigs, conceived and hosted events etc. He has trained every age and personality profile in voice and drama and is a member of the Guest Faculty for Comedy and Breath, Voice & Phonetics, at the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune.
He conducts theatre therapy for corporates under his brand, EnterTrainment. Humour, comedy, wit and satire are an integral part of Joy and passionately show up in most of his work.
(21) Course Overview
To use the dynamic, vibrant benefits of comedy to improve one’s overall personality development, combat stress, develop better body language, enhance lateral thinking, hone one’s voice and breathing skills and dramatically improve focus and concentration.
Breath-work and Voice-work to build strong vocal range and resonance
Games and Activities to improve focus, concentration and reflexes
Theatre exercises to encourage the process of lateral thinking to understand the various genres of humour
Introducing the participants to the works of great comics, viewing and discussing their styles
Enabling the execution of various styles of comedy like stand-up, crosstalk, wordplay, mime, clowning, abstract and many others
Encouraging and enabling creative release
Scene-work and roleplay exercises to understand how to use the different styles effectively
Constant focus on entertainment and fun to ensure that the entire process is stress-busting, motivating and rejuvenating for the participants.