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Courses and Eligibility

Although getting a formal education is not compulsory in this field, it is advisable. Many directors have worked their way up in the film industry by learning on the job and by making mistakes. A course in film institute gives you technical skills and gives opportunity to refine your creativity. There are many types of courses available in Institutes across the country that train people in aspects of direction. Short term courses, graduation and Post graduate diplomas.

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Course Fees

Satyajit Ray Film Institute charges Rs 40,500 in the first semester and 19,500 in the subsequent semesters. Private institutes charge a much higher fee.

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Where To Study

 

  • Film and Television Institute of India, Pune.
    Course: 3 year Post Graduate Diploma in Direction; Eligibility: Graduate degree holders are eligible.
    Course: 2 year Post Graduate Diploma in Art Direction and Production Design, Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/ Painting / Applied Arts / Sculpture / Interior Design in or any related field in the Fine Arts or an equivalent qualification
    Course:1 year Post Graduate Diploma in TV Direction;Eligibility: Graduate degree holders are eligible.
    Admission is through All Indian level entrance test.

 

 

 

  • Zee Institute of Media arts, Mumbai
    Courses Offered: Degree course in Film making, short term course in direction.

 

  • Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (CRAFT), Delhi
    Courses Offered: Offers 1 years PG Diploma In Direction.

 

  • Asian Academy of Film and TV, Noida
    Courses Offered: Three-month course

 

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