Cinematography

Three Year PG Diploma Course In  Cinematography

Cinematography encapsulates the knowledge of painting and sculpting with light, cinematographic control of the aesthetic, and the emotional possibilities of a well designed and executed photographic image. As both an art and a craft, it is a dynamic process that involves the composition of light, shadow, time, movement and space. At FTII, students of cinematography learn not only how to create captivating images but also understand the discipline and achieve a synthesis of technical skill and creative sensibility.

Students of cinematography get acquainted will all aspects of film making in the first semester common module. Once the specialization starts, they learn photographic theory, concepts and techniques in lighting with extensive hands on practice on cameras. They also participate in master classes, Q&A sessions and interactions with leading cinematographers. During coordinated exercises and projects, students learn lighting techniques of increasing complexity, and advanced practices. Learning is facilitated through progressive instructions using portable HD camcorders, Digital HD cine-cameras and the state of the art Digital Cinema cameras.

Course Duration

3 Years Divided into 6 Semesters.

Total No of S​eats

10 (Ten)

Eligibility Cr​iteria

• Candidates successful in the Joint Entrance Test (JET) will be called for Orientation and Interview.
• Final merit list will be prepared on the basis of written examination(JET), orientation and interview with each stage carrying 20%, 50% (20% practical +30% written) and 30% weightage respectively subject to qualifying in Medical test.

Faculty

• Prasanna Jain,

             Professor & HoD

• Satya Prakash Rath,

             Associate Professor

• Lalit Tewari,

             Associate Professor

• Thivakaran T.,

             Assistant Professor

• Giri Ratan Singh,

             Assistant Professor

Academic Support Staff

• Abhay Pratap Singh,

             Demonstrator