Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Acting (HNGU)
by City Pulse Institute of Film & TelevisionGandhinagar |
| Certification: | The City Pulse Institute of Film & Television is affiliated to Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (NAAC Accredited 'B' (CGPA) State University. |
| Eligibility: (Pre-requisites) | Minimum qualification is 10+2 from any recognised Board of Education in India. |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
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Actors or performers are the embodiment of a film as they are the ones who appear in the physical form on screen. They interpret the script, bring characters to life and need to be extremely adaptable. They must also have a good voice, a strong sense of expression and be able to transform gestures and emotions. Finally, they should be capable of imitating life and relationships.
While preparing students for films, television, theatre and voice-over, the course teaches script interpretation, characterisation, diction, basic techniques, movement, observation, improvisation, role analysis, technique of make-up and basic ideas about costumes. Students are also guided in auditioning, compiling a portfolio and creating a comprehensive show reel.
The Courses have been designed to impart education which is value-based as well as need-based. Various values are built during the foundation programme while various needs of the programme are fulfilled during the specialisation in a particular discipline. This value and need-based education gets synthesis during group projects, which is essential for a teamwork in Film making and Television production.
Apart from developing aesthetic sensibilities and imparting skills related to various disciplines of film and television technology, our teaching approach is 'learn by doing' where a student has hands-on training and understands the nuances of work. Our emphasis is to teach the students 'how to think' rather than 'what to think'.
The content of all the courses is relevant to the prevailing state-of-art technology and is subject to upgrading from time to time, depending upon the current trends and relevant skills required in the professional world.
Schedule
Semester - I
The first year programme will be introduce to the student in all aspects of Film and Television Production. The emphasis will be given to
Cultural History and History of Indian Films, Drama, Dance, Music and Languages. The first year programme will also include learning of Indian religion, Philosophy and Aesthetics, Student will be introduced to Physical fitness programmes like Yoga and Meditation.
Semester - II, III, IV & V
During these four semesters the student will undertake practical exercises as specified in the syllabus. Simultaneously classes will be held for the Humanities subjects.
During this time students will also be participating in all the projects of Film & TV productions, undertaken by Master's Degree students of the Institute.
Semester - V I
The 6th semester consist solely of final project where Acting students will be able to play a major role as an Actor in various Films & TV productions undertaken for award of Degree.
The admissions will be in the month of April every year.
| Classroom - Regular | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
| Not Specified |
3 Years |
All Venues | Six Semesters |
INR 75,000 Per Semester (Taxes As Applicable) |
| Price Notes: Security Deposit In addition to above term fee a security deposit of Rs. 60000 /- should be paid before commencement of the 1st semester, which is refundable only on successful completion of the course. Note: Please note that Rs.10000/- will be deposited immediately on acceptance of admission, which will be adjusted in the first semester fee at the time of admission. The fees for the first semester is payable within two weeks after acceptance of the admission. All other installments are payable on the first day of the starting the semester. The fees once deposited will not be refundable. | ||||
City Pulse Institute of Film & Television
City Pulse, a cultural campus, was conceived fifteen years ago, to provide a platform for true connoisseurs of the arts to appreciate performers and performances in a manner not usually experienced elsewhere. A place, where along with other performing arts, cinema too shall be perceived as a live, interactive medium rather than a passive, mass entertainer.
Pioneering Multiplex Culture
Being the very first to usher in multiplexes in the country, City Pulse revolutionised the premise of cinema-viewing and redefined outdoor entertainment in India. It paved the way for similar projects elsewhere, and it became the norm countrywide. However, it did not sacrifice its founding ideals of promoting the arts at the altar of commerce - be it hosting a French film festival or lending its gallery to aspiring artists and refraining from leasing its space commercially, as per the prevailing trend. In the process, City Pulse has remained an isle of sophistication and refinement that has, time and again, drawn the best talent in classical music and regaled audiences with grass under the feet, stars over the head, with a special rapport with artistes that emerges only in small, intimate gatherings.
In time, City Pulse grew to include an amphitheatre, a concert hall, a studio, an art gallery, a pavilion, a teaching block, a bookstore and even a discotheque; creating an infrastructure like none other in the country. This unique infrastructure has been appreciated by a galaxy of eminent artists, performers, stars and maestros.
A Platform for Performing Arts
Given all this, it was, but natural, for City Pulse to evolve further into something in synchrony with its ethos of art refinement. And what better progression than as a nurturing ground for the very celluloid arts that spurred its own growth. It already had a teaching establishment for the performing arts viz. Hindustani Classical music (both vocal & Instrumental), Classical Dance & Theatre. City Pulse has applied for a Television Channel (Cultural), which is under process. Perceiving the need for proper training in visual arts medium and foreseeing the scope for qualified technicians and talented artists in the field, establishing an educational institute was thought of.
With the wider objectives of giving proper training in the areas of Film Making, Performing Arts & other Visual Arts, a trust titled City Pulse Educational Charitable Trust (Regd) was formed with the help of City Pulse Media (I) Ltd. Ahmedabad. The Trust then established the City Pulse Institute of Film & Television which has planned to offer Bachelors degree & Masters degree courses in various discipline of Film making, first time in India.
(Presently all other institutes are only offering Diplomas in Film Making).
The Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, NAAC Accredited 'B' (CGPA) State University, Patan granted the affiliation to the Institute for Bachelors degree Course in Acting and Masters degree Courses in Direction, Cinematography, Audiography, Scriptwriting, Editing, Production Design & Production Management.
Gujarat has had a reputation of being receptive to new academic concepts, out of which have emerged several well-known institutes; including IIM, NID, CEPT, School of Architecture, Saptak School of Classical Music, Darpana Academy and Kadamb School of Kathak, to name some. Given this fact, Gandhinagar is a fitting place to set up such an institute; where a conducive atmosphere for creative stimulus and intellectual growth is possible. Another aspect that aided this decision was that, there is no other such institute in this region and across northern and central India.
