Placement Assistance

100%

Real-World Projects

25+

Free Career Counseling

1:1

Guaranteed Internships*

6-8 Months

The AAFT Advantage

At AAFT, we equip you with cutting-edge training and unprecedented opportunities, paving the way for your future success.

INR 12 LPA

Highest CTC offered

5000+

Industry Experts

37000+

Global Alumni Network

2800+

Top Recruiters

Earn While You Learn

6-8 months of hands-on internships at brand design companies & start-ups

Graduate with work experience, not as a fresher

Earn up to ₹1.5 L during the course, GUARANTEED INTERNSHIP*

*T&C Apply

NSDC certificate for advertising pr and corporate communication

Some Highlights of this Program

Masterclasses
by Industry Experts

85% Practical
Curriculum

Easy EMI Options
Available

100%
Placement Assistance

Access to well-equipped
labs and studios

Hands-on Training with
Practical Projects

World-Class Faculty with
Real-World Experience

Overview of Cinema Programs (All Specialization)

The B.Sc in Cinema is a comprehensive program that integrates the art, craft and science of filmmaking. Be it acting, cinematography, direction, video editing, post-production and sound recording, we have it all. These specialization programs are designed for students to gain in-depth knowledge, practical skills and expertise to excel in the dynamic world of cinema. Through participatory exercises, hands-on training, and immersive workshops, students delve into acting techniques, dramatic theories, video editing essentials, and the visual aesthetics of cinematography. These programs serve as an excellent stepping stone for those aspiring to pursue film masters programs, offering both theoretical insights and real-world experience.

    Key Highlights

  • Learn about the theoretical and practical elements of drama
  • Understand the technical elements of cinematography
  • Learn about lighting, exposure and composition
  • Work on real-life projects
  • Learn about pre-production and post-production phases
  • Learn the nitty-gritty of post-production; budgeting and casting
  • Understand the editing workflow
  • Access to various tools like Adobe Photoshop; FCP, Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Learn to synchronize audio with sounds effects and visual content
  • Learn to write a script for documentary, films, movies, OTT and more
  • Basics of sound editing
  • Pitching your work and promote on social media

    Additional Features

  • Industry-Centric Curriculum
  • Blue and Green Shooting Facility
  • Virtual Sets
  • Mini Film Shooting Studio
  • Mini TV Studio
  • Outdoor Shooting Facility
  • Rehearsal Hall
  • Film Video Production
  • Screening Theater
  • Post-Production Lab
  • Red Camera
  • Tracks, Cranes and Trolleys
  • In-house Global Film Festival

Program Details

2025

Batch

3 Years

Duration

10+2

Eligibility

Offline

Mode

5 Days a Week

Class Schedule

Mapping Your Way to a Stellar Career

    1. Projects & Assignments

  • 10+ per semester
  • Case study-based hands-on projects
  • Build your portfolio with live projects

1

    2. Professional Development

  • Build your professional brand
  • Build workplace competencies
  • Gain leadership training to accelerate your career
  • Network with industry leaders

2

    3. Industry Apprenticeships

  • Live project with industry partner
  • At least 2 opportunities across 12 months
  • Network with industry partner companies
  • Minimum 5 interview attempts for each student

3

    4. Mentorship Sessions

  • Employability Boot Camps for each learner
  • Dedicated Corporate Resource Cell with mentors
  • Guided workshops by industry leaders

4

    5. On-Campus Immersion

  • On-campus celebrity interactions
  • Interactive sessions led by industry experts
  • Live feedback from expert faculty

5

    6. Job-Ready Portfolio

  • Create an industry-centric portfolio with live projects
  • Learn key storytelling skills to secure stakeholder buy-ins
  • Participate and prepare for your dream roles

6

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What Will You Master?

B.Sc in Cinema (All Specialization Programs)

B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Acting)
Semester 1
  • Acting and Presentation
  • History of Indian and World Cinema
  • Production - I - Concepts of Blocking, Composition and Continuity
  • Digital Photography - Theory and Practice
  • Techniques of Screenwriting - I
  • Elements of Editing - Theory and Practice
Semester 2
  • Acting, Craft and Execution
  • Art Forms and Cultural Studies
  • Production - II - Film with no Dialogue (2-5 minutes)
  • Digital Video Technique
  • Mise-en-Scene and Elements of Production Design
  • Communication and Soft Skills
Semester 3
  • Indian Cinema
  • Media Ethics and Law
  • Film Marketing and Promotions
  • Production III - Ad Films
  • Acting Specialization - I
  • Direction Specialization - I
  • Cinematography Specialization - I
  • Post-Production Specialization - I
Semester 4
  • World Cinema
  • Understanding New Media - OTT
  • Production IV - Documentary Film Production
  • Production V - Dialogue Exercise 7-min
  • Life Skills / EDGE
  • Summer Internship
  • Acting Specialization - II
  • Direction Specialization - II
  • Cinematography Specialization - II
  • Post-Production Specialization - II
Semester 5
  • Contemporary Indian Cinema
  • Contemporary World Cinema
  • Production VI - Short Film - 5 Min
  • Production VII - Music Video
  • EDGE / Life Skills
  • Acting Specialization - III
  • Direction Specialization - III
  • Cinematography Specialization - III
  • Post-Production Specialization - III
Semester 6
  • Producing and Directing Films - Final Fiction Film - 20 Mins
  • Research Module
B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Cinematography)
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright and building confidence in presentation
  • Core concepts and forms of films
  • Understanding early cinema and film fundamentals
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Role and application of technology in photography
  • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  • Individual projects in directing and producing
Semester 2
  • Mastering advanced acting and directing techniques
  • Exploring post-WWI and WWII cinema history
  • Significance of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Techniques of film and video editing
  • Crafting coherent films and TV programs through shot assembly
  • Key elements of composition: camera, lighting, sets, props, and more
  • Interpreting mood, character, and story in films
Semester 3
  • Exploring the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Understanding their importance in the entertainment industry
  • Enhancing craft sense and creative ability
  • Individually directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Mastering film editing techniques and workflows
  • Specializing in cinematography: composition, lighting, equipment, and visual effects
  • Performing as a cinematographer: technician, manager, and storyteller
  • Gaining hands-on experience with grip, electric, and camera equipment
  • Applying skills across pre-production, principal photography, and post-production
Semester 4
  • Introduction to different cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and reviews of the films
  • Learning individually to direct and produce 10-12 minute short films
  • Developing a sense of selecting the right location, conceiving 3D visuals
  • Developing the feel and look of each frame
  • Learning to supervise the décor and sticking to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to ethical and legal issues in film and media
  • Techniques for addressing moral dilemmas
  • Exploring moral, legal, and ethical aspects of professional communication
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond
  • Learning global film marketing and distribution strategies
  • Understanding trends in film distribution and exhibition
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Cinematography
Semester I
  • Introduction to Photography
  • Camera
  • Lighting and Visual Communication
Semester II
  • Introduction to Camera & Lighting technique
  • Terminology in Cinematography
  • The Shot and How to Frame It
  • Camera Angles
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Set Lighting
Semester III
  • Introduction to Cinematography
  • Concept of Exposure
  • Composition and its Techniques
  • Terminologies & Digital Imaging
  • Camera Lens & Optics Camera Lens & Optics
  • The Third Dimension
Semester IV
  • Seven pillars of method acting
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Camera movements
  • Continuity
  • Digital Video Techniques
  • Film Shooting Techniques
  • Types of Cuts and Practical Exercise
Semester V
  • Lighting Techniques
  • 3-POINT LIGHTING SETUP
  • Digital Imaging Techniques
  • Set operations
  • Practice Basic Scene Lighting of a Film Set
  • Shooting for Documentaries- Musical Videos- Short Films
Semester VI
  • Final Film (Fiction-Non Fiction)
  • Final Graduating Collaborative Group Project
B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Direction)
Semester 1
  • Reducing stage fright, building confidence, and mastering presentation skills
  • Introduction to core film forms and concepts
  • Understanding early cinema and enhancing foundational film knowledge
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Application of technology in photography
  • Working with Adobe Photoshop
  • Individually directing and producing projects
Semester 2
  • Developing advanced acting and directing skills
  • Exploring cinema history post-WWI and WWII
  • Understanding the role of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Mastering the art of film and video editing
  • Techniques for assembling shots into a cohesive film or TV program
  • Understanding key elements like movement, camera, lighting, make-up, sets, and props in shot composition
  • Interpreting mood, character, and story in films
Semester 3
  • Exploring the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Understanding the significance of costumes and make-up in the entertainment industry
  • Developing craft skills and creative abilities
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos individually
  • Understanding the film editing and cutting process
  • Specializing in Direction to develop students' ability to collaborate with the head, actors, crew, and post-production team to create and execute aesthetic looks and shooting plans for a screenplay
Semester 4
  • Introduction to diverse cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and film reviews
  • Directing and producing 10-12 minute short films individually
  • Developing skills in location selection and conceiving 3D visuals
  • Crafting the feel and look of each frame
  • Supervising décor and adhering to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to ethical and legal issues in film and media
  • Analyzing techniques for handling moral dilemmas
  • Exploring moral, legal, and ethical discourse in professional communication
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond
  • Learning global film marketing and distribution strategies
  • Understanding current trends in film distribution and exhibition
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Direction
Semester I
  • Mise-en-scene: Meaning & Elements
  • Importance & Relevance in Films
  • Scene Examples to Illustrate Mise-en-scene
  • Basic Considerations Before Undertaking a Production
  • Decoding Film Budgeting
Semester II
  • Composition
  • Techniques of Composition
  • Continuity
  • The Continuity System
Semester III
  • Visual Communication & Aesthetics
  • Basic Shot Conventions
  • Cinematography & Rules of Composition
  • Idea Generation Techniques
  • Story Development Process
  • Writing for Different Formats
  • Space & Time in Direction, Maintaining Through Costumes and Make-up
Semester IV
  • Writing in Direction
  • Characterization & Structuring in Direction
  • Basics of Production Designing
  • Importance of Costumes, Jewelry & Make-up
  • Role of Editing in Direction
  • Directional Unity
  • Shot Continuity
  • Montages
Semester V
  • Shot Division
  • Script Breakdown & Scene Breakdown
  • Budgeting & Its Format
  • Recce and Location Scouting
  • Role of Location Manager
  • Floor Plan & Storyboarding
  • Importance of Storyboards
  • Master Scene & Master Shot
  • How to View a Film Through the Filmmaker's Eye
Semester VI
  • Final Group Project
B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Post-Production)
Semester 1
  • Reducing stage fright, building confidence, and mastering presentation skills
  • Introduction to core film forms and concepts
  • Understanding early cinema and enhancing basic film knowledge
  • Introduction to still photography and design technology
  • Application and importance of technology in photography
  • Working with Adobe Photoshop
  • Directing and producing individually
  • Basics of video post-production
Semester 2
  • Developing advanced acting and directing skills
  • Exploring cinema history post-WWI and WWII
  • Understanding the importance of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Mastering the art of film and video editing
  • Techniques for assembling shots into a cohesive film or TV program
  • Understanding key elements like movement, camera, lighting, make-up, sets, and props in shot composition
  • Interpreting the mood, character, and story of the movie
Semester 3
  • Understanding the early years of Indian cinema through screenings, discussions, and reviews
  • Exploring the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Understanding the significance of costumes and make-up in the entertainment industry
  • Developing craft skills and creative abilities
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos individually
  • Mastering the process of film editing and cutting
  • Specializing in video post-production to understand post-workflows from asset management to final delivery
  • Collaboration with clients/directors, technical and aesthetic editing skills, software mastery, color correction, and
  • industry-standard delivery formats
Semester 4
  • Introduction to diverse cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and reviews of films
  • Individually directing and producing 10-12 minute short films
  • Selecting the right location and conceiving 3D visuals
  • Crafting the feel and look of each frame
  • Supervising décor and adhering to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to a broad range of ethical and legal issues pertinent to film and media.
  • Analyzing techniques to deal with moral dilemmas.
  • Analyzing moral, legal and ethical discourse pertaining to professional communication.
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond.
  • Learning how to market and distribute films around the globe.
  • Understanding the trends of distribution and exhibition of films in the current scenario.
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films.
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Post-Production
Semester I
  • Introduction to Film Editing
  • Principles of Editing
  • Editing & Sound
  • The Editing Workflow
  • Adobe Premiere Pro (Interface and Workflow)
Semester II
  • Key Editing Practices
  • Non-Linear Editing & Digital Technology
  • Editing Picture and Sound
  • Audio ‘Post Production
  • Adobe Premiere Pro/FCP (Editing Software)
Semester III
  • Fiction and Non – Fiction handling in Editing workflow
  • Types of Documentary films
  • Post Production of Documentary films
  • Post Production audio basics
Semester IV
  • Introduction to new narratives
  • Principles of Music Video Editing
  • Basics of Color correction
  • Fundamentals of Song recording
  • Music Editing Mixing & Sound
Semester V
  • New Narratives and Editing patterns
  • New Technological trends
  • Advance color theory
  • Advance sound practice
Semester VI
  • Specialization Showreel
B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Sound Editing)
Semester 1
  • Reducing stage fright, building confidence, and mastering presentation skills
  • Introduction to core film forms and concepts
  • Understanding early cinema and enhancing foundational film knowledge
  • Introduction to still photography and design technology
  • Exploring the application and importance of technology in photography
  • Learning Adobe Photoshop
  • Individually directing and producing projects
Semester 2
  • Developing advanced acting and directing skills
  • Exploring cinema history post-WWI and WWII
  • Understanding the importance of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Mastering the art of film and video editing
  • Techniques for assembling shots into a cohesive film or TV program
  • Recognizing the role of elements like movement, camera, lighting, make-up, sets, and props in shot composition
  • Interpreting mood, character, and story in films
Semester 3
  • Exploring the early years of Indian cinema through screenings, discussions, and reviews
  • Understanding the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Recognizing the significance of costumes and make-up in the entertainment industry
  • Developing skills and abilities in the craft
  • Individually directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Mastering the process of film editing and cutting
  • Specializing in sound editing, focusing on producing high-quality sounds through various software
Semester 4
  • Introduction to diverse cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and reviews of films
  • Directing and producing 10-12 minute short films individually
  • Selecting the right location and conceiving 3D visuals
  • Crafting the feel and look of each frame
  • Supervising décor and adhering to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to ethical and legal issues in film and media
  • Techniques for addressing moral dilemmas
  • Analyzing moral, legal, and ethical discourse in professional communication
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond
  • Learning global film marketing and distribution strategies
  • Understanding current trends in film distribution and exhibition
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel
B.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Acting)
Semester 1
  • Acting and Presentation
  • History of Indian and World Cinema
  • Production - I - Concepts of Blocking, Composition and Continuity
  • Digital Photography - Theory and Practice
  • Techniques of Screenwriting - I
  • Elements of Editing - Theory and Practice
Semester 2
  • Acting, Craft and Execution
  • Art Forms and Cultural Studies
  • Production - II - Film with no Dialogue (2-5 minutes)
  • Digital Video Technique
  • Mise-en-Scene and Elements of Production Design
  • Communication and Soft Skills
Semester 3
  • Indian Cinema
  • Media Ethics and Law
  • Film Marketing and Promotions
  • Production III - Ad Films
  • Acting Specialization - I
  • Direction Specialization - I
  • Cinematography Specialization - I
  • Post-Production Specialization - I
Semester 4
  • World Cinema
  • Understanding New Media - OTT
  • Production IV - Documentary Film Production
  • Production V - Dialogue Exercise 7-min
  • Life Skills / EDGE
  • Summer Internship
  • Acting Specialization - II
  • Direction Specialization - II
  • Cinematography Specialization - II
  • Post-Production Specialization - II
Semester 5
  • Contemporary Indian Cinema
  • Contemporary World Cinema
  • Production VI - Short Film - 5 Min
  • Production VII - Music Video
  • EDGE / Life Skills
  • Acting Specialization - III
  • Direction Specialization - III
  • Cinematography Specialization - III
  • Post-Production Specialization - III
Semester 6
  • Producing and Directing Films - Final Fiction Film - 20 Mins
  • Research Module
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright and building confidence in presentation
  • Core concepts and forms of films
  • Understanding early cinema and film fundamentals
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Role and application of technology in photography
  • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  • Individual projects in directing and producing
Semester 2
  • Mastering advanced acting and directing techniques
  • Exploring post-WWI and WWII cinema history
  • Significance of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Techniques of film and video editing
  • Crafting coherent films and TV programs through shot assembly
  • Key elements of composition: camera, lighting, sets, props, and more
  • Interpreting mood, character, and story in films
Semester 3
  • Exploring the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Understanding their importance in the entertainment industry
  • Enhancing craft sense and creative ability
  • Individually directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Mastering film editing techniques and workflows
  • Specializing in cinematography: composition, lighting, equipment, and visual effects
  • Performing as a cinematographer: technician, manager, and storyteller
  • Gaining hands-on experience with grip, electric, and camera equipment
  • Applying skills across pre-production, principal photography, and post-production
Semester 4
  • Introduction to different cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and reviews of the films
  • Learning individually to direct and produce 10-12 minute short films
  • Developing a sense of selecting the right location, conceiving 3D visuals
  • Developing the feel and look of each frame
  • Learning to supervise the décor and sticking to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to ethical and legal issues in film and media
  • Techniques for addressing moral dilemmas
  • Exploring moral, legal, and ethical aspects of professional communication
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond
  • Learning global film marketing and distribution strategies
  • Understanding trends in film distribution and exhibition
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Cinematography
Semester I
  • Introduction to Photography
  • Camera
  • Lighting and Visual Communication
Semester II
  • Introduction to Camera & Lighting technique
  • Terminology in Cinematography
  • The Shot and How to Frame It
  • Camera Angles
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Set Lighting
Semester III
  • Introduction to Cinematography
  • Concept of Exposure
  • Composition and its Techniques
  • Terminologies & Digital Imaging
  • Camera Lens & Optics Camera Lens & Optics
  • The Third Dimension
Semester IV
  • Seven pillars of method acting
  • Visual Storytelling
  • Camera movements
  • Continuity
  • Digital Video Techniques
  • Film Shooting Techniques
  • Types of Cuts and Practical Exercise
Semester V
  • Lighting Techniques
  • 3-POINT LIGHTING SETUP
  • Digital Imaging Techniques
  • Set operations
  • Practice Basic Scene Lighting of a Film Set
  • Shooting for Documentaries- Musical Videos- Short Films
Semester VI
  • Final Film (Fiction-Non Fiction)
  • Final Graduating Collaborative Group Project
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright and building confidence in presentation
  • Core concepts and forms of films
  • Understanding early cinema and film fundamentals
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Role and application of technology in photography
  • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  • Individual projects in directing and producing
Semester 2
  • Mastering advanced acting and directing techniques
  • Exploring post-WWI and WWII cinema history
  • Significance of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Techniques of film and video editing
  • Crafting coherent films and TV programs through shot assembly
  • Key elements of composition: camera, lighting, sets, props, and more
  • Interpreting mood, character, and story in films
Semester 3
  • Exploring the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Understanding their importance in the entertainment industry
  • Enhancing craft sense and creative ability
  • Individually directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Mastering film editing techniques and workflows
  • Specializing in cinematography: composition, lighting, equipment, and visual effects
  • Performing as a cinematographer: technician, manager, and storyteller
  • Gaining hands-on experience with grip, electric, and camera equipment
  • Applying skills across pre-production, principal photography, and post-production
Specialization in Post-Production
  • Introduction to different cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and reviews of the films
  • Learning individually to direct and produce 10-12 minute short films
  • Developing a sense of selecting the right location, conceiving 3D visuals
  • Developing the feel and look of each frame
  • Learning to supervise the décor and sticking to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to ethical and legal issues in film and media
  • Techniques for addressing moral dilemmas
  • Exploring moral, legal, and ethical aspects of professional communication
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond
  • Learning global film marketing and distribution strategies
  • Understanding trends in film distribution and exhibition
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel
Semester I
  • Mise-en-scene: Meaning & Elements
  • Importance & Relevance in Films
  • Scene Examples to Illustrate Mise-en-scene
  • Basic Considerations Before Undertaking a Production
  • Decoding Film Budgeting
Semester II
  • Composition
  • Techniques of Composition
  • Continuity
  • The Continuity System
Semester III
  • Visual Communication & Aesthetics
  • Basic Shot Conventions
  • Cinematography & Rules of Composition
  • Idea Generation Techniques
  • Story Development Process
  • Writing for Different Formats
  • Space & Time in Direction, Maintaining Through Costumes and Make-up
Semester IV
  • Writing in Direction
  • Characterization & Structuring in Direction
  • Basics of Production Designing
  • Importance of Costumes, Jewelry & Make-up
  • Role of Editing in Direction
  • Directional Unity
  • Shot Continuity
  • Montages
Semester V
  • Shot Division
  • Script Breakdown & Scene Breakdown
  • Budgeting & Its Format
  • Recce and Location Scouting
  • Role of Location Manager
  • Floor Plan & Storyboarding
  • Importance of Storyboards
  • Master Scene & Master Shot
  • How to View a Film Through the Filmmaker's Eye
Semester VI
  • Final Group Project
Semester 1
  • Reducing stage fright, building confidence, and mastering presentation skills
  • Introduction to core film forms and concepts
  • Understanding early cinema and enhancing basic film knowledge
  • Introduction to still photography and design technology
  • Application and importance of technology in photography
  • Working with Adobe Photoshop
  • Directing and producing individually
  • Basics of video post-production
Semester 2
  • Developing advanced acting and directing skills
  • Exploring cinema history post-WWI and WWII
  • Understanding the importance of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Mastering the art of film and video editing
  • Techniques for assembling shots into a cohesive film or TV program
  • Understanding key elements like movement, camera, lighting, make-up, sets, and props in shot composition
  • Interpreting the mood, character, and story of the movie
Semester 3
  • Understanding the early years of Indian cinema through screenings, discussions, and reviews
  • Exploring the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Understanding the significance of costumes and make-up in the entertainment industry
  • Developing craft skills and creative abilities
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos individually
  • Mastering the process of film editing and cutting
  • Specializing in video post-production to understand post-workflows from asset management to final delivery
  • Collaboration with clients/directors, technical and aesthetic editing skills, software mastery, color correction, and
  • industry-standard delivery formats
Semester 4
  • Introduction to diverse cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and reviews of films
  • Individually directing and producing 10-12 minute short films
  • Selecting the right location and conceiving 3D visuals
  • Crafting the feel and look of each frame
  • Supervising décor and adhering to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to a broad range of ethical and legal issues pertinent to film and media.
  • Analyzing techniques to deal with moral dilemmas.
  • Analyzing moral, legal and ethical discourse pertaining to professional communication.
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond.
  • Learning how to market and distribute films around the globe.
  • Understanding the trends of distribution and exhibition of films in the current scenario.
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films.
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Post-Production
Semester I
  • Mise-en-scene: Meaning & Elements
  • Importance & Relevance in Films
  • Scene Examples to Illustrate Mise-en-scene
  • Basic Considerations Before Undertaking a Production
  • Decoding Film Budgeting
Semester II
  • Composition
  • Techniques of Composition
  • Continuity
  • The Continuity System
Semester III
  • Visual Communication & Aesthetics
  • Basic Shot Conventions
  • Cinematography & Rules of Composition
  • Idea Generation Techniques
  • Story Development Process
  • Writing for Different Formats
  • Space & Time in Direction, Maintaining Through Costumes and Make-up
Semester IV
  • Writing in Direction
  • Characterization & Structuring in Direction
  • Basics of Production Designing
  • Importance of Costumes, Jewelry & Make-up
  • Role of Editing in Direction
  • Directional Unity
  • Shot Continuity
  • Montages
Semester V
  • Shot Division
  • Script Breakdown & Scene Breakdown
  • Budgeting & Its Format
  • Recce and Location Scouting
  • Role of Location Manager
  • Floor Plan & Storyboarding
  • Importance of Storyboards
  • Master Scene & Master Shot
  • How to View a Film Through the Filmmaker's Eye
Semester VI
  • Final Group Project
Semester 1
  • Reducing stage fright, building confidence, and mastering presentation skills
  • Introduction to core film forms and concepts
  • Understanding early cinema and enhancing foundational film knowledge
  • Introduction to still photography and design technology
  • Exploring the application and importance of technology in photography
  • Learning Adobe Photoshop
  • Individually directing and producing projects
Semester 2
  • Developing advanced acting and directing skills
  • Exploring cinema history post-WWI and WWII
  • Understanding the importance of lighting and cinematography in storytelling
  • Mastering the art of film and video editing
  • Techniques for assembling shots into a cohesive film or TV program
  • Recognizing the role of elements like movement, camera, lighting, make-up, sets, and props in shot composition
  • Interpreting mood, character, and story in films
Semester 3
  • Exploring the early years of Indian cinema through screenings, discussions, and reviews
  • Understanding the aesthetics of make-up, costumes, and jewelry
  • Recognizing the significance of costumes and make-up in the entertainment industry
  • Developing skills and abilities in the craft
  • Individually directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Mastering the process of film editing and cutting
  • Specializing in sound editing, focusing on producing high-quality sounds through various software
Semester 4
  • Introduction to diverse cultures and art forms
  • Understanding the essence of religions, history, political theories, beliefs, and language
  • Exploring Iranian, French, Latin, and Korean cinema
  • Screening, discussions, and reviews of films
  • Directing and producing 10-12 minute short films individually
  • Selecting the right location and conceiving 3D visuals
  • Crafting the feel and look of each frame
  • Supervising décor and adhering to budget allocation
Semester 5
  • Introduction to ethical and legal issues in film and media
  • Techniques for addressing moral dilemmas
  • Analyzing moral, legal, and ethical discourse in professional communication
  • Focus on the rise of Indian cinema in the 90s and beyond
  • Learning global film marketing and distribution strategies
  • Understanding current trends in film distribution and exhibition
  • Directing and producing 15-20 short films
Semester 6
  • Specialization Showreel

M.Sc in Cinema (All Specialization Programs)

M.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Cinematography)
Semester 1
  • Acting and Presentation
  • History of Cinema
  • Digital Photography - Theory and Practice
  • Production I - Concepts of Blocking, Composition and Continuity
  • Techniques of Screenwriting
  • Elements of Editing - Theory and Practice
  • Production - II - Dialogue Exercise
  • CARE Online Program
Semester 2
  • Digital Video Techniques
  • Production - III - Mise-en-scene and Elements of Production Design
  • Understanding Film Theory
  • Production - IV - Ad Film
  • Acting Specialization - I
  • Direction Specialization - I
  • Cinematography Specialization - I
  • Post-Production Specialization - I
Semester 3
  • Film Marketing and Media Laws
  • Contemporary of Cinema
  • Production - V - 5 Minutes Short Fiction
  • Production VI - Documentary
  • Acting Specialization - II
  • Direction Specialization - II
  • Cinematography Specialization - II
  • Post Production Specialization - II
Semester 4
  • Producing and Directing Films - Final Fiction Film
  • Dissertation
M.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Acting)
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright, mastering presentation skills and building confidence
  • Core concepts of primitive and early cinema
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Key elements of movement, camera, lighting, makeup, sets, props and frame composition
  • Fundamentals and principles of screenwriting
Semester 2
  • History of cinema post-WWI and WWII
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Role of cinematography and lighting in storytelling and mood creation
  • Post-production in filmmaking and TV, including video and sound editing
  • Optional specialization in acting
Semester 3
  • Film screenings, discussions and reviews on Indian New Wave Cinema
  • Significance of costumes and jewelry in the entertainment industry
  • Global film marketing, distribution and censorship laws
  • Create a 15-minute short film
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Acting
Semester I
  • Introduction to acting
  • Theatrical games exercises
  • Voice training
  • Introduction to theories of acting
  • Psychophysical
  • Body Movement
  • Theatrical Monologue
  • Sense memory & imagination
  • Playback
Semester II
  • 5 Ws of acting
  • Observing on location
  • Character research
  • Monologue Continued
  • Seven pillars of method acting
  • Film Monologue
  • Action problem
  • Improvisation
  • Scene work
Semester III
  • Animal Instinct
  • Characterization
  • Detailed characterization
  • Intense improvisation
  • Intense scene work
  • Dubbing and voice over
  • Audition and casting
Semester IV
  • Specialization Showreel
M.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Direction)
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright, mastering presentation skills and building confidence
  • Core concepts of primitive and early cinema
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Key elements of movement, camera, lighting, makeup, sets, props and frame composition
  • Fundamentals and principles of screenwriting
Semester 2
  • History of cinema post-WWI and WWII
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Role of cinematography and lighting in storytelling and mood creation
  • Post-production in filmmaking and TV, including video and sound editing
  • Optional specialization in direction, focusing on aesthetic execution and collaboration with the school head, actors, crew, and post-production team
Semester 3
  • Film screenings, discussions and reviews on Indian New Wave Cinema
  • Significance of costumes and jewelry in the entertainment industry
  • Global film marketing, distribution and censorship laws
  • Create a 15-minute short film
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Direction
Semester I
  • Mise-en-scene: Meaning & Elements
  • Importance & Relevance in films
  • Scene Examples
  • Basic Considerations before undertaking a production
  • Decoding the Budgeting of a film
Semester II
  • Understanding Visual Medium
  • Visual communication & aesthetics
  • Generating Ideas and Developing Ideas
  • Understanding Target Audience
  • Story development, Understanding plots and subplots
  • Space & Time in Direction
  • Maintaining Time & Space through Costumes and Make-up
  • Study of Genre
  • Creative Aspect of Director
  • Understanding psychology of target audience
Semester III
  • Analyzing Script for Films, TV and Advertisements
  • The origins of Documentary Cinema
  • Types of Documentary Films
  • Planning and Execution
  • Technical aspects of Director
  • Shot Division & Script & Scene Breakdown Budgeting
  • Recce
  • Floor Plan & Storyboarding
  • Master Scene & Master Shot
  • Camera Blocking & Actors Blocking
  • Continuity & types of continuity
  • Single Camera v/s Multi Camera
  • Master Scene & Master Shot
  • How to see a film through filmmaker’s eye
Semester IV
  • Specialization Showreel
M.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Post-Production)
Semester 1
  • Introduction to Film Editing
  • Principles of Editing
  • Editing and Sound
  • The Editing Workflow
  • Adobe Premiere Pro (Interface and Workflow)
Semester 2
  • Montage Editing - Rational / Constructive Editing
  • Fundamentals of Scene Construction
  • Post-Production Process
  • Digital Audio Workstation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
Semester 3
  • Principles of Music Video Editing
  • Aesthetic of Film Music
  • Music Editing, Mixing & Mastering
  • Color Theory
  • Advance Sound Practice
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel
M.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Sound Editing)
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright, mastering presentation skills and building confidence
  • Core concepts of primitive and early cinema
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Key elements of movement, camera, lighting, makeup, sets, props and frame composition
  • Fundamentals and principles of screenwriting
Semester 2
  • History of cinema post-WWI and WWII
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Role of cinematography and lighting in storytelling and mood creation
  • Post-production in filmmaking and TV, including video and sound editing
  • Optional specialization in sound editing using software for processing, mixing and enhancing sound quality
Semester 3
  • Film screenings, discussions and reviews on Indian New Wave Cinema
  • Significance of costumes and jewelry in the entertainment industry
  • Global film marketing, distribution and censorship laws
  • Create a 15-minute short film
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel
M.Sc in Cinema (Specialization in Cinematography)
Semester 1
  • Acting and Presentation
  • History of Cinema
  • Digital Photography - Theory and Practice
  • Production I - Concepts of Blocking, Composition and Continuity
  • Techniques of Screenwriting
  • Elements of Editing - Theory and Practice
  • Production - II - Dialogue Exercise
  • CARE Online Program
Semester 2
  • Digital Video Techniques
  • Production - III - Mise-en-scene and Elements of Production Design
  • Understanding Film Theory
  • Production - IV - Ad Film
  • Acting Specialization - I
  • Direction Specialization - I
  • Cinematography Specialization - I
  • Post-Production Specialization - I
Semester 3
  • Film Marketing and Media Laws
  • Contemporary of Cinema
  • Production - V - 5 Minutes Short Fiction
  • Production VI - Documentary
  • Acting Specialization - II
  • Direction Specialization - II
  • Cinematography Specialization - II
  • Post Production Specialization - II
Semester 4
  • Producing and Directing Films - Final Fiction Film
  • Dissertation
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright, mastering presentation skills and building confidence
  • Core concepts of primitive and early cinema
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Key elements of movement, camera, lighting, makeup, sets, props and frame composition
  • Fundamentals and principles of screenwriting
Semester 2
  • History of cinema post-WWI and WWII
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Role of cinematography and lighting in storytelling and mood creation
  • Post-production in filmmaking and TV, including video and sound editing
  • Optional specialization in acting
Semester 3
  • Film screenings, discussions and reviews on Indian New Wave Cinema
  • Significance of costumes and jewelry in the entertainment industry
  • Global film marketing, distribution and censorship laws
  • Create a 15-minute short film
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Acting
Semester I
  • Introduction to acting
  • Theatrical games exercises
  • Voice training
  • Introduction to theories of acting
  • Psychophysical
  • Body Movement
  • Theatrical Monologue
  • Sense memory & imagination
  • Playback
Semester II
  • 5 Ws of acting
  • Observing on location
  • Character research
  • Monologue Continued
  • Seven pillars of method acting
  • Film Monologue
  • Action problem
  • Improvisation
  • Scene work
Semester III
  • Animal Instinct
  • Characterization
  • Detailed characterization
  • Intense improvisation
  • Intense scene work
  • Dubbing and voice over
  • Audition and casting
Semester IV
  • Specialization Showreel
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright, mastering presentation skills and building confidence
  • Core concepts of primitive and early cinema
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Key elements of movement, camera, lighting, makeup, sets, props and frame composition
  • Fundamentals and principles of screenwriting
Semester 2
  • History of cinema post-WWI and WWII
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Role of cinematography and lighting in storytelling and mood creation
  • Post-production in filmmaking and TV, including video and sound editing
  • Optional specialization in direction, focusing on aesthetic execution and collaboration with the school head, actors, crew, and post-production team
Semester 3
  • Film screenings, discussions and reviews on Indian New Wave Cinema
  • Significance of costumes and jewelry in the entertainment industry
  • Global film marketing, distribution and censorship laws
  • Create a 15-minute short film
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel
Specialization in Direction
Semester I
  • Mise-en-scene: Meaning & Elements
  • Importance & Relevance in films
  • Scene Examples
  • Basic Considerations before undertaking a production
  • Decoding the Budgeting of a film
Semester II
  • Understanding Visual Medium
  • Visual communication & aesthetics
  • Generating Ideas and Developing Ideas
  • Understanding Target Audience
  • Story development, Understanding plots and subplots
  • Space & Time in Direction
  • Maintaining Time & Space through Costumes and Make-up
  • Study of Genre
  • Creative Aspect of Director
  • Understanding psychology of target audience
Semester III
  • Analyzing Script for Films, TV and Advertisements
  • The origins of Documentary Cinema
  • Types of Documentary Films
  • Planning and Execution
  • Technical aspects of Director
  • Shot Division & Script & Scene Breakdown Budgeting
  • Recce
  • Floor Plan & Storyboarding
  • Master Scene & Master Shot
  • Camera Blocking & Actors Blocking
  • Continuity & types of continuity
  • Single Camera v/s Multi Camera
  • Master Scene & Master Shot
  • How to see a film through filmmaker’s eye
Semester IV
  • Specialization Showreel
Semester 1
  • Introduction to Film Editing
  • Principles of Editing
  • Editing and Sound
  • The Editing Workflow
  • Adobe Premiere Pro (Interface and Workflow)
Semester 2
  • Montage Editing - Rational / Constructive Editing
  • Fundamentals of Scene Construction
  • Post-Production Process
  • Digital Audio Workstation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
Semester 3
  • Principles of Music Video Editing
  • Aesthetic of Film Music
  • Music Editing, Mixing & Mastering
  • Color Theory
  • Advance Sound Practice
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel
Semester 1
  • Overcoming stage fright, mastering presentation skills and building confidence
  • Core concepts of primitive and early cinema
  • Basics of still photography and design technology
  • Key elements of movement, camera, lighting, makeup, sets, props and frame composition
  • Fundamentals and principles of screenwriting
Semester 2
  • History of cinema post-WWI and WWII
  • Directing and producing montages and music videos
  • Role of cinematography and lighting in storytelling and mood creation
  • Post-production in filmmaking and TV, including video and sound editing
  • Optional specialization in sound editing using software for processing, mixing and enhancing sound quality
Semester 3
  • Film screenings, discussions and reviews on Indian New Wave Cinema
  • Significance of costumes and jewelry in the entertainment industry
  • Global film marketing, distribution and censorship laws
  • Create a 15-minute short film
Semester 4
  • Specialization Showreel

Tools That You Will Master

Career Prospects of B.Sc & M.Sc in Cinema

Film Director

Cinematographer (Director of Photography)

Sound Editor

Film Producer

Screenwriter / Scriptwriter

Actor / Actress

Costume Designer

Film Critic

Film Production Assistant

Assistant Director (AD)

Location Scout

Casting Director

Documentary Filmmaker

Video Editor (Non-Linear)

Web Series Creator / Director

Film Production Manager

Script Supervisor

NSDC x AAFT

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A strong partnership with NSDC ensures that our students are certified by NSDC and allows exposes the students to opportunities for placements in the industry. Financial assistance is also offered to students through NSDC Skill Loans with lower rates of interest.

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MasterClasses by Industry Experts

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Learn from Industry-led Experts

AAFT boasts of a highly qualified and experienced team of professors who hold impeccable industrial acumen after having led successful careers in their respective fields.

Prof. Dr. shivani Daape

Dean

Shivani Daape is a dynamic and visionary leader with over 22 years of extensive experience in academic administration, media communication, production, training and research.

Ankit Saroha

HOD (School of Cinema)

He is a Mass Communication Academician. He has mastered a whole host of skills in News channels, Production houses and Event Management Companies.

Mr. Ashok Dhingra

HOD, Cinematography

P.G Diploma in Screenplay Writing and Direction - Satya Jit Ray Film and Television Institute, Vidhu Vinod Chopra ( Film Mission Kashmir), Binod Pradhan etc.

Ms. Kirti

Assistant Professor

Kirti is a screenplay writer, director and educator, & an alumnus of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata.

Mr. Anurag Mishra

Assistant Professor

He is a professional actor, has worked in numerous Bollywood films, Television and Web series like URI, Satellite Shankar, Mumbhai and many more.

Mohammad Zorjis

Assistant Professor

Mohammad graduated in Mass Media from Jamia Millia Islamia,New Delhi. He studied Arts & Aesthetics in Masters programme from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Chandan Saxena

Assistant Professor

He has 11 years of experience in Media and Entertainment industry and academics. He has several research papers published in National and International Journals.

S. Kishore Mishra

Assistant Professor

Sheshank Kishore Mishra is a versatile filmmaker, educator and content creator with extensive experience in film production, video editing and mass communication. Since December 2022.

Mohini Mishra

Assistant Professor

Mohini Mishra is a media and entertainment professional with a 8-year tenure in Hindi Film Industry, when she has had the privilege of working in various capacities in the industry.

Mahendar Rao Sadanande

Assistant Professor

Mr. Mahendra Rao Sadanande is a seasoned cinematographer, photographer, and visual media educator with extensive experience across film, television, advertising, and academia.

Sawan Tank

Assistant Professor

Sawan Tank is an Indian film actor and model known for his work in Hindi cinema. A trained performer from the prestigious Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

Advanced Acting Studios

  • 5 Chroma Studios
  • 11 Shooting studios
  • Advance Theatre
  • Film Shooting Sets
  • Arri Film Camera
  • High-tech Film Set
  • 2 Sound studios
  • 2 Dubbing studios

Cameras and Recorders

  • SONY A7 R III, EX VIDEO EX3
  • CANON 5D MARK II, MARK III
  • CANON XF, GO PRO 4
  • PANASONIC AG-DVX200, AG-AC-130
  • PANASONIC UX-90
  • SONY PD 170, PD-177
  • SONY NX5, FX1 Camera

Post Production Labs

  • 326 Workstations
  • 64 High End Set Up (Mac Systems)
  • Adobe Premier Pro Video Editing Software
  • FCP (Final Cut Pro)
  • Nuendo Audio Editing Software
  • Sound Track Audio Editing Software

Lighting Equipment

  • Baby lights, Multi 10, Multi 20
  • Solar Lights, KINO light
  • Portable light kits
  • Elinchrom strob lights
  • LED bank cool lights
  • Spot lights, HMI, Dolly with tracks
  • LED KENO day/night
  • Flashgun light, Cranes

Advanced Acting Studios

  • 5 Chroma Studios
  • 11 Shooting studios
  • Advance Theatre
  • Film Shooting Sets
  • Arri Film Camera
  • High-tech Film Set
  • 2 Sound studios
  • 2 Dubbing studios

Cameras and Recorders

  • SONY A7 R III, EX VIDEO EX3
  • CANON 5D MARK II, MARK III
  • CANON XF, GO PRO 4
  • PANASONIC AG-DVX200, AG-AC-130
  • PANASONIC UX-90
  • SONY PD 170, PD-177
  • SONY NX5, FX1 Camera

Post Production Labs

  • 326 Workstations
  • 64 High End Set Up (Mac Systems)
  • Adobe Premier Pro Video Editing Software
  • FCP (Final Cut Pro)
  • Nuendo Audio Editing Software
  • Sound Track Audio Editing Software

Lighting Equipment

  • Baby lights, Multi 10, Multi 20
  • Solar Lights, KINO light
  • Portable light kits
  • Elinchrom strob lights
  • LED bank cool lights
  • Spot lights, HMI, Dolly with tracks
  • LED KENO day/night
  • Flashgun light, Cranes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common queries about our programs, admissions and more.

Are the cinema students offered career guidance or placement assistance?
  • AAFT offers robust support to students by facilitating connections with recruiters, leveraging a strong alumni network and fostering partnerships with leading firm companies to enhance job placement opportunities. Moreover, AAFT does have a Corporate Resource Cell (CRC) that provides assistance to students helping you become industry-ready with professional portfolios and showreels.
  • Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a recognized certification approved by NSDL (National Skill Development Corporation). This certification not only validates your skills and knowledge but is also widely respected in the industry, enhancing your credibility and employability.
  • Yes, AAFT School of Cinema students get the opportunity to direct their short film / project under the guidance of our experienced faculty.
  • Throughout the program, students get access to various software including Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, Black Magic Design DaVinci Resolve and more.
  • Yes, both B.Sc and M.Sc in Cinema programs offer hands-on experience to the students with professional software and camera equipment like DSLR cameras, lenses and lighting kits.
  • Both B.Sc and M.Sc in Cinema degree programs offer in-depth learning in film direction, cinematography, screenwriting, editing, production design, acting and sound design. However, M.Sc in Cinema specifically focuses on film theory, research methods, global cinema trends and project management in a film production.