Certificate Course in Film Making
by SPICE - St Pauls Institute of Communication EducationMumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Guwahati, Jalandhar, Kochi, Vijayawada, New Delhi, Pune |
Category: Film Making & Television
| Age Group: | Above 15- Years |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
| Course ID | 08 Certificate |
Learn the art and technique of film making with industry professionals
The workshop will cover basic aspects of direction, screenwriting, production, camera, lighting and editing. A unique programe where the participants will learn the art and technique of film-making hands-on under the guidance of industry experts. The program includes shooting a four minutes portfolio film by every participants.
Course Director: Luke Mendes (Luke Mendes holds a Post-Graduate degree in Cinematography, Cinema-Technique, Screenwriting (advanced) from the New York University. His short film “Dog Eat Dog”, produced, written and directed by him was the official entry at the Festival de Cannes ’07. It was also shortlisted in the LA Film Fest 2009.)
Course Director : Luke Mendes
Board/lodge facilities available for outstation students
FACULTY
Luke Mendes
Luke Mendes holds a Post-Graduate degree in Cinematography, Cinema-Technique, Screenwriting (Advanced) from the New York University and in Film and TV from the Xavier Institute of Mass Communications, Mumbai.
Currently, he is the Writer-Director at Ekuldom Productions and Editor at Amaya Publishers. He has rich experience in working with Ad Films, was Partner/Director at Entertainment Factory and has been a Writer, Executive Producer and Assistant Director at UTV. He has also worked on projects for National Geographic and BBC.
His short film “Dog Eat Dog”, which he wrote, directed and produced, was the official selection at the Festival de Cannes ’07. It was also shortlisted in the LA Film Fest 2009. His documentary film “Bombay Bloos” was a high point of reference. It was well appreciated and has significantly contributed to the Clean Up campaign undertaken by the BMC.
Prof. Prashant Desai
Prof. Prashant Desai graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTI), Pune, in cinema with specialization in cinematography in 1982. Since then he has worked in the industry in various capacities - cinematographer, screenplay writer, producer and director. He has worked on various types of productions including Ad Films, Documentaries/Educational Films, Feature Films as well as Television shows/serials on national and international levels. His adventurous spirit and love for nature led him to work on wild life films as well.
He has taught at NID Ahmedabad and FTII Pune. At MIT Institute of Design, he held the position of HOD for two years. He has also taught at Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai where he was the joint course co-ordinator for a brief period of time. He has conducted workshops and lectured at Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune, Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture, Rajkot, SIES College, Mumbai and Wigan & Leigh, Mumbai.
SYLLABUS - Film Making Course
Introduction to film making course
Screenplay writing
•What is a screenplay and how it is written
Direction
• The Basics of Direction - Film, Theatre.
• The Executor of the Script / screenplay / stage play. The Captain of the Ship. [What does the 'Director' Need / what makes a good director].
• Understanding: Premise - Tone - Lighting - Shot size - Framing - Intent / intention - Actors: Strengths / weaknesses - Stage Blocking [Sound stage / Sets].
• Understanding the cause and effects of music in a dramatic curve.
• Interaction with students and role playing [Playing the Director].
Camera and lighting
• Detailing of Sony Z 7 HDV camera
• Introduction to lights
• Attributes of visual image
• Basic lighting techniques
• Exposure, focus, aperture, shutter, colour temp.
• Camera operation, framing, composition
• Independent lighting and camera operation.
Introduction to video editing
Principles of editing and the post-production workflow. Films shot for the assignment will be edited digitally with Final Cut Pro on Apple computers.
Assignment
At the end of the workshop each student must make his or her own short 3 minute film.
Final Screening and Portfolio
The short films by the students will be screened and critiqued in the class with the instructor. A certificate of participation will be issued by St Pauls Institute of Communication Education to the participants who successfully complete the course.
| Classroom - Regular | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
| Not Specified |
2 Weeks |
All Venues |
Taught by Prashant Desai |
INR 12,000 Per Course (Plus 12.36% Tax) |
| Classroom - Weekend | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
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Sat, Sun |
7 Weeks |
All Venues | Three hours a day. | Price On Request |
Bangalore, Nagasandra (Other):- E - 1 Nelagadaranahalli 8th Mile, Tumkur Road, Nagasandra P.O., Nagasandra, Bangalore - 560 073, Karnataka, India
Chennai, Armenian Street (Other):- 63, Armenian Street Good Pastor International Book Center Armenian Street, Chennai - 600 001, Tamil Nadu, India
Guwahati, Hastinapur (Other):- Subha Sandesh Prasarani 9th Mile, G.S.Road, Hastinapur, Guwahati - 781 023, Assam, India
Jalandhar, Jyoti Bhavan (Other):- 56-C, Surya Vihar, Near D.A.V. College, Jyoti Bhavan, Jalandhar - 144008, Punjab, India
Kochi, Ernakulam (Other):- Broadway Ernakulam, Kochi - 682 031, Kerala, India
Vijayawada, Patamata (Other):- Nirmala Convent Road Patamata, Vijayawada - 520 010, Andhra Pradesh, India
New Delhi, Connaught Place (Other):- H-30/33 Connaught Circus Connaught Place, New Delhi - 110 001, Delhi, India
Pune, East Street (Other):- 10, Thakers House 2418, East Street (Camp) East Street, Pune - 411 001, Maharashtra, India
SPICE - St Pauls Institute of Communication Education
A state-of-the-art Media Institute for Journalism, 3D Animation, Graphic Design, Photography, Film-Making and Video Editing
Located in Bandra (West) in Mumbai, popularly known as the Queen of the Suburbs, St Pauls Institute of Communication Education (SPICE) is a fast-growing media school in India, offering a comprehensive Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism (print, broadcast and new media). With top media faculty and excellent infrastructure, SPICE is the perfect destination for Gen Next journalists.
Here, students get a unique opportunity to interact with a skilled team of professionals in the field of designing, writing, publishing, advertising, film-making and marketing.
Built on the fundamental assets and resources that St Paul’s already has, including a publications division and a printing press, plus a range of short and long term courses directly allied to careers in Media, the icing on the cake is the brand new building which has already become a cultural hub and a landmark, with state-of-the-art technology aimed at arming aspiring journalists with the right skills.
Besides the postgraduate diploma course in Journalism, SPICE also offers short diploma courses, certificate courses and workshops in 3D animation, graphic
design, digital photography, film-making, video editing, screenplay writing and acting.
SPICE, an autonomous educational unit under the aegis of the Bombay St Paul Society Trust, is an undertaking of the SOCIETY OF ST PAUL, an international religious congregation.
Founded in 1914 at Alba, Italy, by the great visionary and Media Marvel, Blessed James Alberione, the Society of St Paul uses the powerful means of communication such as the press, cinema, radio, television and other audio-visual and digital media for building a better human society.
The Bombay St Paul Society Trust comprises the ST PAUL PRESS TRAINING SCHOOL, ST PAUL PUBLICATIONS, BETTER YOURSELF BOOKS, ST PAUL AUDIO-VISUALS, ST PAUL BOOK & ART CENTRE and TITLE WAVES (Mumbai’s first large format boutique bookstore). The publications include, besides books, three monthlies, viz. THE TEENAGER
TODAY, INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE and PETRUS. SPICE also empowers and encourages youngsters to employ Mass Media for the good of society.
At SPICE students will get the unique opportunity to interact with a skilled team of professionals in the field of designing, writing, printing, publishing, audio-visuals and marketing.
SPICE is also into production of educational and informative multi-media materials for educational institutions, NGOs, human resource training centres and TV channels.
Why Spice
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Professional and creative learning atmosphere
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Specialized and dedicated faculty
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Individual attention
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Well equipped Multimedia Lab, Lecture Room & Seminar Hall
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High end Machines with latest software
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Professional Sound Recording Studio
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Workshops & Seminars by Industry Professionals
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Customized courses for working people
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Affordable fee structure
