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One-Year Filmmaking Diploma Course

One-Year Integrated Diploma in Film & Television Technology

A comprehensive, integrated diploma at GKFTII covering Direction, Cinematography, Video Editing, and Sound Recording — for graduate students only.

Direction Cinematography Editing Sound Recording
Duration 1 Year
Eligibility Graduate Students Only
Course Highlights

What You'll Learn

Film Direction & Script Writing

Documentary Filmmaking

Ad Films & Song Sequences

Cinematography: Light, Lens & Composition

Camera Movement & On-Location Shooting

Video Editing: Continuity, Rhythm & Pace

Sound Recording & Design

Capstone Short Film Project

Course Overview

Course Overview

GKFTII's One-Year Integrated Diploma in Film and Television Technology is a graduate-level program that builds skills across four core tracks — Direction, Cinematography, Video Editing, and Sound Recording — combining structured lectures with hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and practical projects at every stage.

Direction Curriculum

Trimester-Wise Curriculum

Trimester 1
Direction & Script Foundations
  • Overview of Directing & Film Production
  • Basics of Script Writing (Fiction) & Three-Act Structure
  • Screen Grammar & Shot Composition
  • Practical Exercises & Deliverables: Photo Essay, Observation Film, Dramatic Action Short Film
Trimester 2
Non-Fiction & Documentary
  • Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking & Research
  • Important Documentary Films & Filmmakers
  • Interview Techniques & Writing for Documentary
  • Deliverable: Documentary Film (10–15 Minutes)
Trimester 3
Ad Films & Song Sequences
  • Fundamentals of Advertising & Brand Identity
  • Writing a Creative Brief & Pitching Ideas
  • Song Sequences in Indian Cinema: Genres & Analysis
  • Deliverables: Ad Film & Song Sequence
Trimester 4
Final Project
  • Script Writing Inputs & Mentoring for the Final Project
  • Idea Pitching & Script Writing for the Final Project
Cinematography Curriculum

Camera, Light & Composition

Module 1
Control of Visual Composition
  • Light, Color Quality & Color Temperature
  • Exposure Control & Light Measurement
  • Lighting Aesthetics: Highlights & Shadows
  • Lenses & Optical Characteristics
  • Hands-On Camera Practice: DSLR, Camcorders & Composition
Module 2
Color, Format & Movement
  • Color Perception & Filters for Cinematic Effect
  • Digital Formats: SD, HD, UHD & Image Grading
  • Tracking, Crane, Dolly & Handheld Camera Movements
  • Mixed Lighting Setups: Daylight, Tungsten, HMI & Kino
  • Night-for-Night & Low/High-Key Lighting Demonstrations
Post-Production Curriculum

Editing & Sound Recording

Video Editing
3 Modules
  • History of Editing, Continuity, Rhythm & Pace
  • Dialogue & Action Sequence Editing
  • Documentary Editing Techniques
  • Introduction to Multicam Editing
  • Advanced, Ad/Promo & Sound-Integrated Editing
Sound Recording
3 Modules
  • Sound Wave Theory & Psychoacoustics
  • Microphones, Location Sound & Pro-Tools
  • Digital Audio, Mixing Consoles & MIDI/Timecode
  • Sound Design for Fiction & Non-Fiction
  • Advanced Mixing, Mastering & 5.1 Surround
Projects of One Year Filmmaking

Projects by Level

Beginner Level
Photo Story or Photo Essay, Observation Film, Dramatic Action Short Film (Silent)

Intermediate Level
Short Documentary Film or Dialogue Film

Advanced Level
Music Video or Mise-en-Scène Film

Capstone Level
Final Short Film (Up to 20 Minutes)

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