PROGRAM DETAILS
Course Description
The BA in Film Direction & Script Writing is an intensive undergraduate program (8 semesters + internship/project) designed to nurture creative storytellers, filmmakers, and screenwriters. A script forms the foundation of every film, providing structure, dialogue, character arcs, and thematic depth[. Direction transforms that written script into a cinematic experience, orchestrating performances, visuals, sound, and editing.
The program combines artistic, technical and practical training with critical theory to produce skilled professionals ready for careers in cinema, television, OTT, and other visual storytelling platforms.
What You'll Learn
By integrating academic training with practical exposure, the program connects students directly with industry realities:
- Training in screenplay development, adaptation, and writing for multiple formats.
- Equipping you with directorial techniques—from managing sets to visual storytelling.
- Knowledge of film production, distribution, marketing, and audience engagement.
- Understanding of film aesthetics, history, and theory applied to modern trends.
"LEARN BY DOING—CREATE BY PRACTICING"
Key Highlights
- In-depth training in screenplay writing, character development, structure, and genre.
- Hands-on experience in directing actors, staging scenes, and visualizing scripts.
- Study of classical and contemporary world cinema and Indian cinema traditions.
- Emphasis on collaborative production processes and leadership in film units.
- Regular short film projects, script labs, peer reviews, and capstone projects.
- Mentorship by experienced filmmakers, screenwriters, and critics.
- Integrated learning of production planning, script breakdowns, storyboarding, and post-production.
- Lectures, Case studies, Practicum, Role plays, and Field Trips.
Career Avenues
Graduates can pursue various paths in the film and media industries, including:
FEES STRUCTURE
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
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.
CONNECT
sifiwayanad@gmail.com
+91 8281520380 / +91 9447203755
Thonichal, P. O Nallurnadu
Mananthavady, Wayanad, 670 645
Kerala, India
