Film Making

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Yes — at AAFT School of Cinema, the degree programs in film and television are structured to provide a broad foundation in filmmaking while also offering specialisation options in key areas such as direction, cinematography, editing, and acting. Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Core Curriculum (Common to All Students)

All students in BA/BFA or MA/MFA in Cinema study foundational subjects like:

Film theory and history

Scriptwriting & storytelling

Film production & direction basics

Visual language and cinematography fundamentals

Editing and post-production techniques

Sound design and music in films

Acting basics & on-screen performance

These courses ensure every student has a holistic understanding of filmmaking before choosing a specialization. 

2. Specialization Options

a) Direction

Focus on film direction, scene blocking, shot composition, and storytelling through visuals

Includes practical projects like directing short films, web series, and advertisements

Covers working with actors, technical crew, and production management

b) Cinematography

In-depth study of camera operation, lighting, framing, and shot design

Hands-on experience with DSLRs, cinema cameras, drones, and lighting equipment

Projects include shooting short films, commercials, and digital content

c) Editing / Post-Production

Covers video editing, color grading, sound editing, and visual effects (VFX)

Training on industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects

Practical assignments include editing short films, documentaries, and ad campaigns

d) Acting / Performance

Students learn method acting, improvisation, dialogue delivery, body language, and screen presence

Practice through short films, theatrical performances, and camera workshops

Training often overlaps with direction and production modules for hands-on experience

3. How Specializations Are Integrated

From Year 2 or 3 onwards (UG), students typically choose electives or focus areas according to interest.

PG programs (MA/MFA/PG Diploma) allow deeper specialization, with major projects and thesis films often aligned with chosen streams (e.g., a student specializing in cinematography shoots and edits their own short film).

Many students combine core and specialisation modules to build a professional portfolio ready for the industry.

4. Industry-Oriented Projects

Students create multiple short films, documentaries, ads, and digital content during the program.

Specialization ensures that the final-year or PG capstone project showcases the student's chosen expertise (e.g., a final film entirely directed or edited by the student).