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AAFT (Asian Academy of Film & Television)

B.A (Hons) Film and TV Screenwriting


Bachelor's Degree

by AAFT (Asian Academy of Film & Television)


New Delhi, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata
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Basic Details
Eligibility:
(Pre-requisites)

A pass in 10+2 (A Levels) from recognized board of examination

Medium of instruction:English
Overview, Content & Syllabus

Film and Tv Screenwriting is a course for people who seriously intend to become scriptwriters. It focuses on conventions of writing for the screen, the language of film and T’v and the variety of formats that this encompasses, including TV serial, short film and feature film.

The Course consists of lectures and seminars, with tutorial support from T’ Film and Radio Writers, and Development Producers. Seminars explore continuing work, engaging in continual analysis and criticism of TV, Film, Radio and Comedy. There are regular assignments, viewings and group criticism. Research, writing and network opportunities fit beside main projects ranging from short films, television and radio, to feature film and monologues. Students are encouraged to enter competitions. Student work is also presented in film, on the internet, on broadcast radio and through staged performances of work.

Entry Requirements

A pass in 10+2 (A Levels) from recognized board of examination

Aptitude Test

Personal Interview

English Score 50%

Syllabus

Course at a Glance

Year 1st

Compulsory Modules

  • Introduction to Screenwriting

  • Script to Screen

  • Writing Comedy

  • TV Serials & Soaps

  • Introduction to Radio Writing

Optional modules

  • On TV: Introduction toW Studies

  • Consumer Culture and the Media

  • Popular European Cinema

Year II

Compulsory Modules

  • Screenwriting Practical 1

  • Screenwriting Practical 2

  • Comedy Writing

  • Writing Radio Drama

Optional modules

  • Thinking Through Film

  • Adaptations

  • SIM

  • Researching and Writing Film and Documentary

Year Ill

Compulsory Modules

  • Screenwriting Practical 3

  • Screenwriting Practical 4

  • Dissertation

Plus

  • One optional module

OR

  • Film and Media Project PLUS

Two optional modules

  • Work As Practice

  • Critical Review

Assessment:

Students’ work is assessed through written work, eg scripts, treatments and essays, as well as verbally through presentations and pitches.

Learning Environment:

Group workshops, individual/group tutorials, seminars and lectures contribute to how this course is taught. Strong links with industry and visiting lecturers guide the students.

Careers:

A course module that will help you plan your career is available as a free choice module (called an elective), which you can study as part of your degree programme.

AAFT offer courses in various fields of film and TV industry ranging from production, direction, video and audio editing, acting etc. We cover the minute details of each trade with the help renowned professionals from the respective fields.

Course Schedule & Price
Classroom - Regular
When Duration Where Remarks Price
Not Specified Not Specified All Venues Not Specified Price On Request

Venues (Locations)
New Delhi, Safdurjung Enclave (Registered Office):- 12 Community Center Safdurjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi, India

New Delhi, Noida (Studio):- Marwah Studios Complex -1, An Island Of Excellence Film City Sector-16A Noida, New Delhi - 201301, Delhi, India

Delhi NCR, Noida (Branch):- Plot A-2 , Sector 125 Noida, Delhi NCR - 201303, Delhi, India

Mumbai, Andheri West (Branch):- Marwah Studios Resource Center - 1 Level 3, Neo Vikram New Link Road Andheri West, Mumbai - 400058, Maharashtra, India

Kolkata, 71 Park Street (Branch):- Marwah Studios Resource Center - II Center Park Plaza 71 Park Street, Kolkata - 700016, West Bengal, India

New Delhi, Noida (Branch):- FC-14/15, Film City, Sector-16A Noida, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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