• Gulshan Kumar Film & Television Institute of India
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One-Year Filmmaking Diploma Course

1st Trimester

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Overview of Directing and Film Production
  • Overview of films and filmmaking.
  • Various Department Heads and Roles.
  • The director's vision and responsibilities.
  • Field and functions of a director.
  • Film Production Stages
Basics of Script Writing (Fiction Writing)
  • Life as a source of fiction: ideas from memory, experience, and imagination.
  • Storytelling Practice and Traditions, Mythology.
  • Idea incubation, Story development
  • Characterization, Character development and arc.
  • Structure of a screenplay: Three-act structure.
  • Writing scenes and sequences.
  • Script writing in final draft software
Screen Grammar
  • Elements of shot composition and camera movements.
  • Narrative continuity.
  • Concepts of mise-en-scène and montage.
  • Master shot, insert, cut-in, cut-away, match cut, jump cut.
  • Master shot, insert, cut-in, cut-away, match cut, jump cut.
Practical Exercises
  • Creative Writing
  • Film Screenings and discussions
Deliverables
  • Photo Story OR Photo Essay
  • Observation Film.
  • Dramatic Action Short Film (Silent/Sound)
  • Multi-camera Production

2nd Trimester Direction

Non-Fiction (Documentary Film):
  • Introduction to documentary filmmaking
  • Observation Film and Early documentary
  • Introduction to documentary filmmaking.
  • Introduction to documentary filmmaking.
  • Research in documentary and its importance.
  • Important documentary films and filmmakers
  • Interviews Exercise
  • Writing for documentary films.
Practical Exercises
  • Interview Ex.
  • Idea Pitching for documentary film.
Deliverables:
  • Documentary (10-15 mins)

3rdTrimester (Direction)

Ad Film and Playback
  • Fundamental of Advertising
  • Brands Identity
  • Concept, Story and Ideation.
  • Writing a creative brief and pitching the documentary idea.
  • Importance of Song sequence in Indian Cinema.
  • Different genres of song sequence.
  • Analyses of songs sequences of filmmakers.
  • Pitching for song sequence.
Deliverables
  • Ad Film
  • Song Sequence

4th Trimester (Direction)

  • Script writing inputs and mentoring for the final project.
  • Idea Pitching and script writing for the final project.

Cinematography Curriculum

Module 1

Lectures

1. Control of Visual Composition

  • Understanding the nature of light, color quality, and color temperature concepts.
  • Exposure control and light measurement using light meters.
  • Lighting aesthetics: Use of highlights and shadows.
  • Lenses and optical characteristics.
  • Introduction to single-camera filmmaking techniques for narrative and documentary projects.

Workshops

  • Use of light and lenses for dramatic storytelling in studio and on-location settings.
  • Use of available light combined with artificial lights for a fiction scene on location.

Camera Practical’s / Demonstrations

  • Hands-on practice with filmmaking cameras (e.g., Panasonic P2 camcorder, DSLR Canon 5D Mark III, or similar).
  • Camera operation practical’s for developing a sense of composition and movement (Artist & Camera).
  • Practical demonstrations of photographic light types and purposes.
  • Lighting day and night scenes on a set: Low-key lighting techniques.
  • Understanding lighting ratios and practical use of exposure meters.
  • Shooting with available daylight and artificial light on location, with live sound recording – Demonstration.
  • Practical use of selective lenses, depth of field, and ND filters for various scenes – Demonstration and practice.
  • Lighting and shooting for dramatic scenes: Focus on creating mood and emotion in fiction projects.

Module 2

Lectures
  • Color perception and its role in storytelling through cinematography.
  • Filters for lenses and lights: Types and purposes for cinematic effect.
  • Technical aspects of modern filmmaking cameras (e.g., CCD/CMOS sensors).
  • Understanding digital formats: Concepts of SD, HD, UHD, and beyond for film production.
  • Basics of image grading and post-production techniques for film

Camera Practical’s / Demonstrations

  • Concept of selective focus and its role in storytelling: Camera practicals for follow focus during dramatic compositions.
  • Practical demonstrations of tracking, crane, and handheld camera movements for dynamic shots.
  • Location shooting with portable lights for cinematic storytelling in daylight.
  • Location shooting with available light for evening or night scenes, emphasizing mood and tone.
  • Location shooting with available light for evening or night scenes, emphasizing mood and tone.

Workshops

  • Use of available light and portable lights for shooting a documentary or narrative project on location.
  • Advanced camera movements and composition techniques for visual storytelling.
  • Advanced set lighting and camera movements for fiction scenes.
  • Use of mixed lighting setups (daylight, tungsten, HMI, Kino) for interior and exterior scenes, including night-for-night shoots.

Demonstrations

  • Crane movements outdoors with artist choreography – Demonstration.
  • Advanced crane and dolly movements with set lighting – Demonstration.
  • Trolley shots for dynamic storytelling on location – Demonstration.
  • Introduction to software for color grading and image correction – Half-day session.
  • High-key and low-key lighting for cinematic scenes – Demonstration

Video Editing Curriculum

Module 1

Lectures
  • History of Editing: Evolution of editing techniques in filmmaking
  • Principles of Continuity: Understanding spatial and temporal continuity.
  • Rhythm and Pace: Crafting the flow of scenes and sequences.
  • Dialogue Editing: Techniques for clarity and emotional impact.
  • Action Sequence Editing: Building tension and maintaining spatial clarity.
  • Dramatic Impact: Enhancing storytelling through creative editing choices.
  • Introduction to Multicam Editing: Overview of editing multicamera shoots.
Practical’s
  • Classroom exercises focused on cutting footage for rhythm, pace, and continuity.
  • Scene assembly exercises emphasizing dramatic and action sequences.

Module 2

Lectures
  • Introduction to Documentary Editing: Techniques and challenges.
  • History of Documentary Films: Evolution of the genre and editing styles.
  • History of Documentary Films: Evolution of the genre and editing styles.
Practical’s
  • Editing classroom documentary projects.
  • Scene assembly for non-fiction storytelling.

Module 3

Lectures
  • Advanced Editing Techniques.
  • Ad and Promo Editing: Crafting high-impact, concise edits.
  • Aesthetics of Sound in Editing: Integrating sound design with visual storytelling.
Practical’s
  • Classroom exercises focusing on ad, promo, and sound-integrated edits.

Sound Recording Curriculum

Module 1

Lectures
  • Sound Wave Theory: Fundamentals of sound.
  • Psychoacoustics: How humans perceive sound.
  • Microphones: Design, applications, and stereo miking techniques.
  • Sound Design for Fiction: Crafting immersive auditory experiences.
  • Art of Location Sound Recording: Challenges and solutions.
  • Pro-Tools: The modern tool for audio production.
  • Principles of Analogue Mixing Consoles and Monitoring.
Practicals& Assignments
  • Voice-over recording and dubbing.
  • Dialogue and effects syncing with visuals.
  • Audio processing, track-laying, mixing, and mastering.
  • Assignments on location sound recording techniques.
Workshops
  • Techniques of Audio Post-Production on Pro-Tools.
  • Techniques of Location Sound Recording.

Module 2

Lectures
  • Digital Audio Theory: Understanding the digital workflow
  • Digital Mixing Consoles: Techniques and applications.
  • Sound Design for Non-Fiction: Challenges and creative solutions.
  • Advanced Application-Specific Processors: Theory and use cases.
  • Audio Monitors and Amplifiers: Practical usage.
  • MIDI and Timecode Theory: Synchronization and integration in production.
Practical’s& Assignments
  • Assignments on advanced audio processors and mixing techniques.
  • Track-laying, mixing, and mastering for non-fiction projects.
  • Track-laying, mixing, and mastering for non-fiction projects.

Module 3

Lectures
  • o Art of Monitoring for Sound Professionals.
  • o Advanced Sound Mixing Techniques.
  • o Mastering Techniques for Sound Design.
Workshops
  • Techniques of 5.1 Surround Mastering for Films.
  • Outdoor Sound Recording and Mixing.
  • Aesthetics of Sound Design for Films.

Projects of One Year Filmmaking

Levels Projects
Beginner Level Photo Story OR Photo Essay Observation Film. Dramatic Action Short Film (Silent)
Intermediate Level Short Documentary Film OR Dialogue Film
Advance Level Music Video OR Miseen Scene film
Capstone Level Final Short Film (Up to 20 mins)
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