Film & TV

The B.A. (Hons.) Film and New Media programme at IILM University, Gurugram, is a comprehensive four-year undergraduate endeavor offered by the School of Communication. The programme is designed to nurture future filmmakers and emerging new media artists. It provides a unique curriculum that equips students with the acumen and proficiency necessary for a promising career in the film industry, a rare opportunity at the undergraduate level.The curriculum of the programme encompasses a wide range of courses covering film theory, history, screenwriting, directing, cinematography, sound design, editing, and producing. Students are immersed in an environment that fosters free and open learning, empowering them to discover their distinct creative voice and evolve their individual artistic approaches.The programme distinguishes itself by committing to equip students with essential tools to thrive as comprehensive film professionals at the undergraduate level. It includes exhaustive training covering various facets of filmmaking, from pre-production to post-production, complemented by hands-on exposure to cutting-edge equipment and software.Key aspects that make the B.A. (Hons.) Film and New Media programme unique at IILM School of Communication include:Comprehensive Training: The programme covers various facets of filmmaking, ensuring a holistic understanding from pre-production to post-production.Faculty Expertise: Delivered by a cadre of highly qualified and experienced faculty comprising academicians, researchers, and industry stalwarts.Liberal Arts Approach: Upholds a liberal arts approach, incorporating courses spanning literature, history, philosophy, and sociology to develop critical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving skills.Specializations: Starting from the third semester, students can choose specializations such as Direction and Screenplay, Cinematography, Sound Design, or Editing.Interdisciplinary Outlook: Integrates theory with practice, rooted in a liberal arts framework encompassing humanities, expressive arts, and social sciences.Upon completion of the program, graduates emerge equipped with comprehensive creative, academic, technical, and professional skills, ready to pursue careers in roles such as Film Directors, Cinematographers, Screenwriters, Film Editors, Sound Designers, Film Producers, Film Critics, and Web Content Creators within the film and media industry.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Film, TV and Animation Studies doesn’t guarantee placement to its students. However, the demand for skilled media professionals are on the rise, which help BVBFTS students to find jobs in leading TV channels and production houses after passing out from the college. In addition to this, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Film, TV and Animation Studies organises media seminars with eminent media persons that back students to build contacts for getting media jobs and assignments. In addition to this, BVBFTS circulates its students’ bio-data and work portfolios across leading TVS channels and media houses for recruitment purpose.

The Amity School of Film and Drama (ASFD) offers two programs: Bachelor of Visual Arts in Film and Television Production (BVA in Film and Television) and Bachelor of Visual Arts in Screen Arts (BVA in Screen Arts). Both programs aim to train students in various aspects of filmmaking, acting, and screen arts, but they have different focuses and outcomes.BVA in Film and Television Production:Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)Focuses on training students in producing, direction, cinematography, VFX, editing, and sound designEmphasizes all aspects of production and direction, giving students a complete ecosystem knowledgeIncludes real-world skills like budgeting and production managementBVA in Screen Arts:Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)Covers a wide range of screen arts, including acting for live-action filmmaking, animation, and all kinds of screens (movie theaters, television, digital screens, and mobile phone screens)Offers training in acting, body movement, voice and speech training, playwriting, screenwriting, film producing, direction, cinematography, editing, sound design, animation filmmaking, VFX, comics, game design, and pre-visualizationCurricula and syllabi are globally benchmarked against the best in the industryIn conclusion, if your interest lies in working in the film and television industry, the BVA in Film and Television Production program may be more suitable. However, if you want to explore various aspects of screen arts, including acting, animation, and filmmaking, the BVA in Screen Arts program might be a better fit.