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Documentary Production is a Specialization domain, and there may be many things that you will need to Keep Learning along with the Production Learning.
The suggestions that I can make are:
1 A Degree in a popular Language that shall be used in your works and place
2 Content Writing and Proof Reading
3. Web Development and Digital Marketing
4. Music and Sound Mixing Basics/Audio Production
5. Advertising and Public Relations Management
The decision depends on how much time you get free from the work of learning Documentary Production. When you say that you are learning the Production of Documentary-I take it as a Comprehensive work that is itself a time-taking thing and might not allow you to venture for more.
Read the related Question which gives a similar solution:
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The Certificate you are pursuing in Editing and Proof Reading is a good way to join the Media jobs, as Content Writing and Content Editing-Proof Reading is quite a good career. From Media/Journalism Writings to Website Developments, this task has a role.
You may think of the following courses depending on the qualifications you already have:
1. If the current course is done after doing graduation then a Post-Graduation in Mass Communication/Mass Media/Media Production can also be good for you. I shall not hesitate to suggest even a Master Degree in A Language- English, Hindi or the one you see as an additional strength for editing and proofreading works.
2. If one does Certificate in Proofreading and Editing after class 12th, pursue Graduation as a must to do thing. Any Stream you may choose keeping in mind that an Alternative Career has to be met openly. Proofreading and Editing Job can also be a part-time thing so you have enough time to do another degree or Higher Studies.
3. If this Certificate Course is done by someone who is a Master Degree Holder, if not in Language or Social Science, Humanities, do one degree.

Hello,
Design schools are started and run by state government. There are states and there are such schools. In some cases, the schools of designs run by states are simply superb while in some cases these are not worth mentioning. Hence, all cannot be painted by same brush.
What used to happen in olden times was the beurocratic approach that resulted in late decisions, which in turn hampered the untrammeled growth of these schools. Decision making used to be lethargic and hence, placements were also problematic.
But, with Advent of time, things have indeed changed. Agility has replaced lethargy. There is a great amount of hand holding of students as well as industry. This has happened due to different actions by government. Placements, hence nowadays are quite dynamically managed by even state design Schools. Students need not worry on this aspect, at least now a days.

Aspirants need to prepare for different components of Jamia Millia Islamia mass communication entrance test. The syllabus for each test section of the entrance is mentioned below:
Written Test: In section-A of Jamia Millia Islamia, mass communication entrance question paper, questions are from four areas/subjects:
1. General knowledge
2. Political issues (national and international)
3. Film, television, and other forms of media
4. Literature, art, and culture
Section-B of mass communication entrance question paper constitutes long essay-type questions. The descriptive part of the question paper is basically designed to test the critical and analytical understanding of the candidates. The test also evaluates a candidate's creative aptitude.
Interview: In order to clear the Jamia Millia Islamia, mass communication interview 2016, candidates need to have strong knowledge of different verticals including:
1. Contemporary media
2. Social, cultural, political, and economic issues
3. Films (fiction and non-fiction)
Apart from the above, candidates also need to have a creative bent of mind and strong visualization skills to clear the interview.
Portfolio: As mentioned above, a candidate's portfolio provides a documentary proof of his/her media-related work. Therefore, a candidate's portfolio must include:
1. Production work (audio/visual)
2. Participation in social activities
3. Published work (that is, published articles in journals and magazines)
4. Internship with a media organization
5. Participation in extra-curricular activities at college or university level
6. Online media work
You may have a look at the exam pattern from the link below:
https://www.shiksha.com/university/jamia-millia-islamia/exams/jamia-millia-islamia-entrance/pattern

One may go for various certificate and Diploma courses in cinematography to acquire knowledge in the field. Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune; Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata, Zee Institute of Media Arts and Whistling Woods International in Mumbai are some of the prominent institutes that conduct courses in Cinematography.
The skills that a cinematographer should possess are mentioned below:
-Must having hands-on experience of various film cameras, adapters, filters, various types of lens and the usage of reflector board like props.
-Practical knowledge of interior and exterior set-lights.
- Knowledge of Frames and Composition.
-Adaptable to the work locations and ready to meet the challenges.
-Responsible for finishing shooting in-time.

You can opt for any stream you are interested in. Most advertising agencies recruit candidates with a formal management or advertising/mass communication qualification. Preference is given for MBA's for posts in the market research, client servicing and media planning departments.
In the creative department, on the other hand, a general BA with a command of the language of communication plus knowledge of designing packages like Photoshop, coral draw or fine arts is the requirement.
You may refer to the link below for top colleges which offer advertising course:
https://www.shiksha.com/mass-communication-media/articles/top-5-colleges-offering-advertising-courses-in-india-blogId-11049

Hi,
Organized by National Institute of Design, it's a design aptitude test held particularly to determine the design capabilities of aspirants. NID serves as an entry pass into the sphere of design sector, which is tagged among the most flourishing fields. Every year, thousands of aspirants appear for NID test to make their dream come real of being a fashion designer; be it in industrial, communication, IT, textile or integrated design. The examination is conducted in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhopal, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Nagpur.
In this entrance exam, question will be asked on basics subjects which include communication abilities, Composition, Creativity, Drawing capabilities, mental capacity and sensitivity to environment and subjects of design.
NID pattern:-
The design aptitude tests will be conducted in stages:
level 1: design aptitude test - Prelims
level 2: design aptitude test - Mains
The design aptitude test - Prelims usually evaluates every candidate on the following abilities:
Knowledge
Comprehension
Analysis
Creativity
Visualization
Wish you all the best.

Below listed are the most important topics to focus in UCEED:
1) Famous designers and iconic products
2) General knowledge and current affairs
3) Art history and movements (including literature and sculpture)
4) Architectural history, monuments, elements, terminology
5) Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
6) English vocabulary and comprehension skills
7) Logical reasoning
8) Basic Maths like mensuration, geometry theory, statistics etc.
9) Basic Science fundamentals, mechanisms like gears and pulleys
10) Biomechanics
11) Color theory
12) Typography
13) Popular logos - automobiles, companies or organizations
14) Animation techniques like walk cycle, etc.
15) Photography terms and techniques
16) Mirroring, tessellations, sociography, lights and shadows
17) Globally recognized Indians in the corporate or technology sector, sports or Olympics, Performing and fine arts, and also any famous international personalities.
One can solve the Practice Tests from
https://www.shiksha.com/design/fashion-design/articles/uceed-2017-practice-test-blogId-12007
Some of the sample questions can be found at
https://www.shiksha.com/design/fashion-design/articles/uceed-2017-sample-questions-blogId-11978