Academic Curriculum

PROGRAM DETAILS

Course Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Cinematography is a specialized undergraduate program designed for aspiring filmmakers, visual storytellers, and cinematographers. This program blends artistic vision with technical proficiency to prepare students for the dynamic world of film, television, and digital content creation.

The curriculum blends core cinematic principles with hands-on experience in camera operations, lighting, composition, and post-production to develop professional cinematographers for the film, television, OTT, and advertising industries. The program emphasizes practical learning through workshops, lab sessions, short film projects, and industry internships, culminating in a capstone or thesis film.

What You'll Learn

Students are encouraged to develop their creative voice while gaining the competence to work in collaborative, professional environments. The program has been designed to:

  • Train students in the art and craft of image-making, from the fundamentals of photography to advanced digital cinematography.
  • Provide hands-on experience with industry-standard cameras, lighting setups, and post-production tools.
  • Encourage students to develop a unique visual style and artistic sensibility.
  • Integrate knowledge of film history, aesthetics & industry practices to connect theory with practice.
  • Prepare graduates for careers in feature films, documentaries, television, commercials, streaming content, and emerging media technologies (VR/AR).

"WHERE LIGHT BECOMES EMOTION"

Key Highlights

  • Experiential Learning: Hands-on training with industry-standard cameras, lenses, lighting, and grip equipment.
  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Developed in consultation with cinematographers, filmmakers, and industry experts.
  • Hands-On Training: Extensive practical exposure to cameras, lighting setups, and editing software.
  • Collaborative Approach: Collaboration with students of direction, editing, sound, and production design.
  • Workshops & Masterclasses: Regular sessions with renowned cinematographers and directors.
  • Portfolio Development: Guidance in building a professional show-reel & portfolio.
  • Internships & Projects: Opportunities to work on live sets and real-world projects.
  • Film Screenings & Analysis: Critical studies of classic and contemporary cinema.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to studios, labs, and production equipment.

Career Avenues

Graduates can pursue a wide range of creative and technical roles in the film, television, and digital content industry, including:

Cinematographer / DoP Director of Photography leading visual storytelling.
Camera Operations Camera, Steadicam, Gimbal, Drone & Underwater Operators.
Camera Department 1st AC (Focus Puller), 2nd AC, DIT, & Video Assist.
Lighting & Content Creation Lighting Designer / Gaffer & OTT Content Creator.
Investment

FEES STRUCTURE

First Year

Annual Tuition Fee₹90,000
Admission Fee (One Time)₹2,000
Arts & Sports Fee₹2,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable)₹50,000
Infrastructure Fee₹5,000
Amenity Fee₹2,500
Stationery Fee₹1,000
Library Deposit (Refundable)₹5,000
Hostel Admission Fee₹1,000
Hostel & Canteen Deposit (Refundable)₹10,000
Hostel Rent & Food (Per Month)₹8,000

Second Year

Annual Tuition Fee₹90,000
Arts & Sports Fee₹2,000
Infrastructure Fee₹5,000
Amenity Fee₹2,500
Stationery Fee₹1,000
Hostel Rent & Food (Per Month)₹9,000

Third Year

Annual Tuition Fee₹90,000
Arts & Sports Fee₹2,000
Infrastructure Fee₹5,000
Amenity Fee₹2,500
Stationery Fee₹1,000
Hostel Rent & Food (Per Month)₹10,000

Fourth Year

Annual Tuition Fee₹90,000
Arts & Sports Fee₹2,000
Infrastructure Fee₹5,000
Amenity Fee₹2,500
Stationery Fee₹1,000
Hostel Rent & Food (Per Month)₹11,000

Semester-wise Payment Summary

Semester Fee Amount (₹)
S1 & S2 ₹1,68,500
S3 & S4 ₹1,00,500
S5 & S6 ₹1,00,500
S7 & S8 ₹1,00,500
TOTAL FEE ₹4,70,000

* Note: Detailed fee structure for tuition, hostel, production-related activities fees and caution deposit will be provided separately during admission.

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sifiwayanad@gmail.com

+91 8281520380 / +91 9447203755

Thonichal, P. O Nallurnadu

Mananthavady, Wayanad, 670 645

Kerala, India