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B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization In Direction)

“TO MAKE A FILM IS EASY; TO MAKE A GOOD FILM IS WAR. TO MAKE A VERY GOOD FILM IS A MIRACLE.” -‘Revenant’ director- Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

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B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization In Direction)

The objective of this course is to enable students to deal with creative aspects of Direction and Filmmaking such as creating, shaping and controlling artistic and dramatic facets of a film/drama, visualization of script or screenplay, selection of setting/ locations and special costume effects. It comprises guidance for technical crew/actors in creation and development of a concept or visualization and enabling students to direct various types of shots, videos, short films, etc. that includes various exercises, both as individual and in team.

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Breaking down the Screenplay into Location Breakdowns, Artists Breakdown, and Costumes Breakdowns etc. for Production Planning.
Budgeting the Production
Auditioning the Actors to the Characters of the Screenplay.
Finalizing the Cast & the Crew
Procurement of the Equipment, Lights, Locations for the Shoot.
Managing and Shooting the Production
Managing and taking care of post production

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Course Projects

Project 1

Ideation & direction- 2 min Fiction

Project 2

Directing 10 shot Exercise

Project 3

Directing Advertisement

Project 4

Types of Promos & Montages

Project 5

Directing 12 min Fiction

Project 6

Directing Final Diploma Film (Fiction/ Non-Fiction)

Focuses on reducing stage fright, developing confidence and understanding presentation skills.
Introduction to core forms and concepts of films.
Understanding primitive, early cinema and enhancing the basic knowledge of films.
Introduction to still photography and design technology.
Application and importance of technology in the field of photography.
How to work on Adobe Photoshop.
Directing and producing individually.

Developing advanced acting and directing skills.
Exploring the history of cinema after WW I and WW 2.
Importance of lightning and cinematography in storytelling.
Understanding the art of film and video editing.
Learning the techniques and practice of assembling the shots into a coherent film and TV program.
Understanding the importance of elements like movements, camera, lighting, make-up, sets, props, etc., in a composition of frame or shot.
Learning to interpret the mood, character, and story of the movie.

Understanding early years of Indian cinema through screening, discussions and reviews.

Aesthetics of make-up, costumes and jewellery.
Understanding the significance of costumes and make-up in the entertainment industry.
Developing the sense and ability of craft.
Directing and producing montage and music videos individually.
Understanding the process of cutting up a film and editing it.
Specialization in Direction to develop students' ability to play the role of the director in creating and executing aesthetic looks and shooting plans of a screenplay in collaboration with school head, actors, key crew members, and the post-production team.

Introduction to the different cultures and art forms.
Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language.
Exploring Iranian, French, Latin and Korean cinema.
Screening, discussions, and reviews of the films.
Learning individually to direct and produce 10-12 minutes short films.
Developing a sense of selecting the right location, conceiving 3D visuals.
Developing the feel and look of each frame.
Learning to supervise the décor and sticking to budget allocation.

Introduction to a broad range of ethical and legal issues pertinent to film and media.
Analyzing techniques to deal with moral dilemmas.
Analyzing moral, legal and ethical discourse pertaining to professional communication.
Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond.
Learning how to market and distribute films around the globe.
Understanding the trends of distribution and exhibition of films in the current scenario.
Directing and producing 15-20 short films.

Specialization showreel

SEMESTER –I

Mise-en-scene: Meaning & Elements
Importance & Relevance in films
Scene Examples
Basic Considerations before undertaking a production
Decoding the Budgeting of a film

SEMESTER –II

Composition
Techniques of Composition
Continuity
The Continuity System

SEMESTER –III

Visual communication & aesthetics
Basic shot conventions
Cinematography & Rules of Composition
How to generate ideas
Story development
Writing for different formats
Space & Time in Direction, Maintaining Time & Space through Costumes and Make-up

SEMESTER –IV

Writing in Direction
Characterization & Structuring in Direction
Basics of Production Designing
Importance of Costumes, Jewelry & Make up
Role of Editing in Direction
Directional Unity
Shots continuity
montages

SEMESTER –V

Shot Division
Script Breakdown & Scene Breakdown
Budgeting & its Format
Recce
Role of location manager
Floor Plan & Storyboarding
Importance of storyboard
Master Scene & Master Shot
How to see a film through filmmaker’s eye

SEMESTER –VI

Having a show reel is not just a tool; it is the most important tool. The show reel is a resume. It is the video where every ounce of the students' efforts has to be put in to show, not only the he things they have filmed, but the versatility of your editing and being able to show different styles
This will be the final Graduating collaborative group Project, where all the students will be working with each other to complete the project

Program Faculty

Mr Yogesh Mishra

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Ankit Saroha

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Dr Sneha Samaddar

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Sonam Pathan

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Amarpal Singh Fauzdar

Assistant Professor View Bio

Ms Geet

Assistant Professor View Bio

Ms Poonam Sharma

Assistant Professor View Bio

Placement

Fiza Dang

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Besalite Productions

Shubham Sharma

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Besalite Productions

Aaryan Sah

DIRECTOR

Outburst Entertainment

Shamangi Sharma

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Mx Player

Lab & Equipments

AAFT School of Cinema is equipped with high-end editing labs with the latest software and Chroma studios. Our fully-equipped studios with high-end cameras and other equipment provide students an opportunity to face and handle cameras in real-time.

Infrastructure

The School of Cinema is also equipped with TV studios, RED Digital camera, tracks, trolleys, cranes along with cameras of HD and SD compatibility. The School also boasts of:

Blue and green screen shooting facilities
Virtual Sets Mini Film Training studio
Post-production lab
Screening theatre
Film shooting spaces
Mini Tv training studio
Outdoor shooting facility
Film shooting floor
Rehearsal hall
Film video production facilities

Student Workshops

AAFT takes strident measures to organize periodic workshops to enrich the industry knowledge of students while exposing them to the views and insights of experts and veterans across multiple fields.

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Other Degrees offered

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B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization In Cinematography) Learn the fundamentals of cinematography with 3-year course

M.Sc Cinema (Specialization In Direction) Master the art of filmmaking with this 2-year degree course

M.Sc Cinema (Specialization In Sound Editing) Learn the principles of sound editing with this 2-year course

Diploma in Acting and Presentation Learn the nuances of acting with this diploma course

Certificate in Video Editing and Sound Recording Learn the techniques of video editing

Diploma in Post-Production Learn the post-production techniques of filmmaking

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B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization In Direction)

B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization In Direction)