The Summer Programme packs months of film-making into a short time; and helps you make a short film from concept to completion. In the process, you learn the essentials of film craft, be it directing, camerawork, sound or editing. You learn by doing, and get mentored by filmmakers.
EQUIVALENT TO A LONGER COURSE
This is a full-time programme of 7+1 weeks. Highly immersive, it covers more than 360 hours across 2 months; i.e. over 70% of a semester (an average university semester = 500 hours).
360+ HOURS OF LEARNING – TOTAL IMMERSION
LEARN BY DOING – OVER 60% PRACTICAL LEARNING
WORK ON DSLR CAMERAS & PRO GEAR
MEET LIKE MINDED PEOPLE
Also perfect for media / journalism / animation students; still photographers moving to video; and people with some basic experience in the field. Ideal for film enthusiasts.
It helps you are a film buff or engage with photography or theatre; however, this is not mandatory. What is important is that you must be committed and willing to work hard.
ELIGIBILITY: Functional knowledge of English is needed. Age: 18+ preferred; 15+ may be considered in some cases. There's no upper age limit but people over 55 should be sure of their energy levels.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The programme guides you through the process of making a film from start to completion.
You begin working with cameras from day 01. You are introduced to the essentials of filmmaking – camerawork, sound recording and more. At the same time you begin exploring the director's craft – shot taking, scene construction, visual continuity and narrative.
Practical exercises of increasing complexity follow, stressing both the technical and the creative side of filmmaking. You shoot several short projects, in the process developing your audio-visual storytelling skills. Your learning is complemented by film viewing, assignments and field-work.
In parallel, you start work towards your final film project. You develop an idea from concept to screenplay. You pitch this to your batch, and some ideas are short-listed for production.
Advanced sessions in shot-taking, story boarding and narrative exercises follow. Work begins on casting, locations, scheduling and pre-production. In other words, you learn to approach film-making as a professional would.
You then shoot the films (in groups); followed not just by the editing but by thorough post production – audio design and mixing; titling; colour correction and mastering. You are mentored at each stage of the process to maximise your learning.
SYLLABUS IN DETAIL:
- The Director’s Craft: Shots & Shot-taking; Simple Scenes
- Field trips and assignments
- Editing and Narrative Flow
- Introduction to Cameras
- Image Composition.
- Camera: Exposure. Focus. Lens
- Understanding Light
- Basics of Sound Recording
- Using Shotgun Microphones
- Using Zoom Recorders
- Writing for the Screen
- From Idea to Storyboard
- Shot breakdown & Storyboarding
- Narrative: advanced shooting exercises
- Pre-production – Screen tests, casting and more
- Budgeting and Scheduling
- Preparatory Shoots
- Shooting the final project
- Assembly, analysis and the Rough Cut
- The Fine Cut
- Sound Design and Mixing
- Titling and Graphics
- Colour Correction
- Promoting your film
- Closing and Counselling session
SHOOT UP TO 5 SHORT EXERCISES:
You'll be shooting from the very first day. Some practicals will be individual and others in pairs or teams. The final project will be in a small team, with individual roles for each person. You also get to assist on the film made by the other team(s).
LOTS OF HANDS-ON PRACTICE: good equipment-to-participant ratio.
FILM SCREENINGS: world cinema / contemporary Indian documentary
EXTENSIVE STUDY MATERIAL: of use long after the course is over
- Canon DSLR kits or similar
- Professional tripods with video heads
- Zoom recorder, Shotgun mics, Boom rod, etc.
- Basic light kit, hard and soft reflectors
- Final Cut Pro on Apple Mac computers
ON COMPLETION:
- Learn how to promote your film at festivals and screenings
- Get guidance on the next step, whether you plan to go to film school or to seek work
- Get personalised counselling
CERTIFICATE UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROGRAMME
DATES: WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2019.
We will email you when admissions open - simply leave your contact info here: https://goo.gl/vp7u9X
FULL TIME COURSE: 360+ hours.
TIMINGS: 10 am to 6/8 pm, on most days.
Held 4-5 days per week. Remaining 1-2 day a week you have assignments, usually flexitime. Sundays are usually free. Schedule may vary close to your final film shooting dates.
VENUE: At Hauz Khas. Assignments & fieldwork - anywhere in Delhi.
BATCH SIZE: 12 ONLY. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION.
CHARGES: INR 52,000/- or EARLY BIRD & STUDENTS: INR 48,500/- (seats 1-4 only, conditions apply)
INCLUSIVE OF
- 7-8 weeks of full-time learning
- DSLRs, Apple Macs and other specified equipment (as per schedule)
- Extensive study material and study films
- Copy of the final films you make
- Tea, Coffee and munchies
- Certificate, on successful completion of programme
- Individual counseling
Note: you cover your food, transport and any incidental expenses that you may incur during assignments and shoots.
