Course Details

Master in Filmmaking – 1 Year Diploma Program

Our Master in Film Making course offers expert training in direction, cinematography, scriptwriting, editing, and production. Learn from industry profes- sionals and gain practical skills to excel in the film industry.

Course Fee

90,000/-

Duration

12 Months (52 Weeks)

Mode

On-Campus / Hybrid

Certification:

Master Diploma in Filmmaking

Introduction to Cinema & Film Language (Weeks 1–4)

Topics covered:
  • History of cinema
  • Grammar of film (shots, angles, movements)
  • Visual storytelling techniques
  • Mise-en-scène, composition, and blocking
Assignment:

Film analysis report + create a photo story

Screenwriting & Script Development (Weeks 5–8)

Topics covered:
  • Idea to screenplay (logline, synopsis, treatment)
  • 3-act structure and character arcs
  • Writing dialogues, scenes, and screenplay formatting
  • Script analysis and revisions
Assignment:

Write a 5–7 page short film script

Directing for Film (Weeks 9–12)

Topics covered:
  • Role of a director
  • Scene breakdown & shot planning
  • Working with actors & crew
  • Storyboarding and visual pre-vis
Assignment:

Direct a 1-minute dialogue scene

Cinematography & Lighting (Weeks 13–16)

Topics covered:
  • Camera types, lenses, exposure triangle
  • Composition and framing
  • Natural vs artificial lighting
  • Cinematic camera movements
Assignment:

Shoot a 1–2 min visual mood sequence

Production Design & Scheduling (Weeks 17–20)

Topics covered:
  • Art direction & visual aesthetics
  • Costume & set design
  • Props & continuity
  • Shooting schedules, call sheets, production planning
Assignment:

Design lookbook and shooting plan for short film

Film Production & Set Management (Weeks 21–24)

Topics covered:
  • Pre-production checklist
  • On-set protocol & roles
  • Managing actors and crew
  • Directing live scenes
Assignment:

Shoot a scripted short scene with full crew

Video Editing & Post-Production (Weeks 25–28)

Topics covered:
  • Non-linear editing
  • Scene rhythm, continuity & transitions
  • Sound sync & basic VFX
  • Titling & subtitles
Assignment:

Edit your short scene + add title & credits

Sound Design & Dubbing (Weeks 29–32)

Topics covered:
  • Field sound recording & boom operation
  • Foley, ambient, and SFX
  • Dialogue dubbing and syncing
  • Sound mixing & final output
Assignment:

Dub and sound-design your short scene

Color Correction & Visual Polish (Weeks 33–36)

Topics covered:
  • Color theory & mood grading
  • Matching shots and skin tones
  • Using LUTs and grading for emotion
Assignment:

Color grade edited scene

Final Film Project & Portfolio (Weeks 37–48)

Topics covered:
  • Final film (5–10 minutes): original concept
  • Students take lead roles in writing, directing, or editing
  • Group production with mentor guidance
  • Film festival submission strategy

Deliverables:

  • Final film (graded and mixed)
  • Film poster and trailer
  • Director’s note & script breakdown
  • Personal portfolio + resume

Tools & Software You'll Learn

Department                                      Tools / Software

Screenwriting                        Final Draft / Celtx

Direction                                Storyboarder, Shot Designer

Cinematography                  Canon/Sony DSLRs, Gimbals, Lights

Editing                                    Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve

Sound Design                       Adobe Audition, Zoom H1/H4N

Post Production                   After Effects (Basic), Resolve

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand and execute the entire filmmaking process
  • Develop scripts and visual stories
  • Operate camera, lighting and sound equipment
  • Edit and finish short films professionally
  • Build a solid film portfolio and showreel

Final Certification

  • Master Diploma in Filmmaking
  • Project Showreel (Short Film)
  • Letter of Recommendation (on merit)