FTII offers online course on ‘appreciation of Indian cinema’; Check details here

Students must note that the course will be held from August 31 to September 18 from 7 to 9 pm. Read further to check selection process, eligibility, course fee and more. 

The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune begins a short-term online evening course on ‘Appreciation of Indian Cinema.’ Interested candidates can apply online at FTII’s official website, i.e. ftii.ac.in. The last date to apply online is August 18. Students must note that the course will be held from August 31 to September 18 from 7 to 9 pm.

FTII Admission 2020: Selection Process

The selection for ‘Appreciation of Indian Cinema’ will be on a first-come-first-serve basis. A total of 50 participants will be selected for the course. The medium of teaching of the course will be English.

FTII Appreciation of Indian Cinema Course: Eligibility

In order to apply for the FTII Appreciation of Indian Cinema online course, candidate must have a +2 certificate.

FTII Admission 2020: About the course, application fee and other details

Students must note that the course will be delivered through Google classroom and online awareness is required for the same. After the successful completion of the programme, all participants will be given participation e-certificates. A minimum of 90 per cent attendance is mandatory. Karan Bali, an FTII alumnus and makes documentary movies, his latest being ‘An American in Madras’ will be delivering the course. In order to apply for the course, candidates need to deposit an application fee of Rs 6,500. For foreign nationals, the fee will be Rs 19,500.

During the course the students will study the journey of the evolution of Indian cinema and from when India first became aware of moving images, i.e. on July 7, 1896 to the present day. Highlights of the course include an exploration of current trends, regional cinema perspectives, the world of Indian documentary, silent era and foundation of the industry, the rise of multiplexes, and Indie cinema among others.

Several online courses are offered by FTII. One of the currently running courses includes a foundation course in video editing, cinema and role of the critic. The institute will begin another course on the basic orientation of sound in cinema from August 22 and advanced course in appreciation of documentary films from August 21.

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