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L V PRASAD COLLEGE OF MEDIA STUDIES, BENGALURU CAMPUS

One Year Diploma in Digital Filmmaking

BATCH START DATE: MAY 2025

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ADMISSION PROCEDURE – 2024

DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL FILMMAKING:

Course Structure: Semester 1: Foundation in Filmmaking

The first semester provides a general view of the five main filmmaking subject areas:.
1. Screenplay Writing
2. Film Direction
3. Sound Design
4. Cinematography
5. Film Editing

Theory and firsthand practical training are given to students in these professions, and they thus become professionals in filmmaking.

Projects in Semester 1
To continue, three projects have to be finished by the students, that is:.
Photo Story – Familiarity with visual narrative
Non-Dialogue Exercise Developing the ability to tell a story without any dialogue.
5-Shot Exercise – Controlling cinematic composition
Further, students will participate in a two-day Crane Workshop, which provides them practical experience in leading camera motion and rigging.

Semester 2: Specialization in Digital Filmmaking
In the second semester students can focus on one of the following:.

Film Direction:
Pre-production, production, and post-production
Screenwriting principles and script workshops
Budgeting and location management
Directing actors and handling on-set direction

Film Editing:
Practical training on professional editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid, and DaVinci Resolve.
Continuity and storytelling principles using editing

Cinematography:
Professional camera handling: Arri Alexa, RED Dragon Epic, Sony FS7, Canon DSLR 5D.
Camera operation, movement, and lens choice
Interior and exterior lighting techniques

Projects Semester 2
Dialogue Exercise – Crafting cinematic dialogue
Music Video – Working with rhythm and visual storytelling
Final Diploma Project

To finish the Diploma in Digital Filmmaking, students are required to write and direct a 20 min max short film.

L V Prasad College of Media Studies offers total production support, which includes:.
Professional cameras for film shooting
Lighting and lighting crew
Dedicated floor for shooting
All student movies will be shown in our full featured preview theatre.

  • Eligibility for Digital Filmmaking Course: Pass in Plus two school examination / Equivalent.
  • The Application fee of Rs.1500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) has to be paid online by clicking the button below. After the successful transaction you will be redirected to the Application page and you will get a confirmation email/SMS from PayuMoney.
  • You can use Credit Card, Debit Card and also Internet banking for the online transaction.

WELCOME MESSAGE

LVPCMS is designed for a new generation of passionate filmmakers who desire to tell powerful stories through image and sound, and to contribute to the cinematic culture of India and the world. Our programs balance the art and craft of filmmaking to prepare students to become compelling filmmakers as well as skilled technicians. This is achieved through a rigorous curriculum that blends theory, aesthetics and history with structured practical exercises in an immersive and interactive environment. Remaining responsive to new cultural and technological trends in the industry, the Academy continually reviews and updates the curriculum, technologies and facilities when needed.

As a student at LVPCMS, you will proactively explore challenges in filmmaking with autonomy and collaboration. Your learning will be supported and facilitated with care by our outstanding faculty and complemented by leading industry professionals. We aim for our graduates to develop both their artistic and technical skills with sensitivity, to be united in their ambition for excellence in cinematic storytelling, to create significant cinema.

DR. KAVITHA GANESH

CEO