Course Overview:
Bachelor’s in Film Studies focuses on the theoretical, historical, and practical aspects of cinema. The program explores film history, criticism, production techniques, and the cultural impact of film on society. Students learn about various forms of cinema, filmmaking processes, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, and post-production.
Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Semester-Wise Syllabus:
Semester 1:
Introduction to Film Studies
History of Cinema
Film Aesthetics and Visual Storytelling
Fundamentals of Scriptwriting
Introduction to Cinematography
Film and Society
Semester 2:
Film Genres and Narrative Structures
Film Production: Pre-Production Techniques
Sound Design and Production
Indian Cinema: Evolution and Trends
Digital Video Production Basics
Film Theory and Criticism
Semester 3:
World Cinema: Movements and Directors
Advanced Cinematography
Film Editing Techniques
Documentary Filmmaking
Film Direction: Styles and Approaches
Visual Effects and Post-Production
Semester 4:
Screenwriting for Film and Television
Advanced Film Production: Production Techniques
Cinematic Lighting and Color Grading
Acting for Film and Television
Film Marketing and Distribution
Film Industry Practices and Ethics
Semester 5:
Advanced Film Editing and Sound Design
New Media and Digital Filmmaking
Film Criticism and Analysis
International Film Festivals: Culture and Impact
Internship/Fieldwork in Film Production
Research Methodology in Film Studies
Semester 6:
Final Project: Short Film or Documentary Production
Portfolio Development in Film Studies
Film Entrepreneurship and Career Development
Trends in Digital and Independent Cinema
Capstone Project: Film Dissertation
Film Festival Participation and Showcase
Average Fees:
₹2,00,000 to ₹6,00,000 per year (Varies by institution)
Exams to Attend:
CUET, IPU CET, DUET, FTII Entrance Exam
Institution-specific entrance exams such as SRFTI Entrance Exam for Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Film Studies:
Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune
Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata
Whistling Woods International, Mumbai
Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC), Mumbai
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune
AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
Asian Academy of Film & Television (AAFT), Noida
Amity School of Communication, Noida
Christ University, Bengaluru
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Film Studies:
K. R. Narayanan National Institute of Visual Science and Arts, Kottayam
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady (Film Studies Department)
Cochin Media School, Kochi
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation & Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
St. Joseph's College, Devagiri, Calicut
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
School of Drama & Fine Arts, Thrissur
SCMS School of Media and Communication, Kochi
Kannur University Department of Communication, Kannur