L V Prasad College of Media Studies
DIPLOMA IN DIGITAL
One year diploma in digital film making
New batch starts in August 2024*
BENGALURU & Trivandrum CAMPUSES
DIPLOMA IN
DIGITAL FILM MAKING
The one-year Digital Filmmaking Program gives students the all-around filmmaking experience necessary to make their own films. Divided into two semesters with one to two weeks of vacation, depending on the start date, students receive over 600 hours of hands-on instruction and actual production experience. The curriculum integrates intensive study in all the major filmmaking disciplines including screenwriting, directing, cinematography, audiography and editing. In the 2nd semester, students can choose to specialize in one of the aspects of filmmaking.
L V Prasad academy
Courses by Semester
DIgital filmmaking | 1-Year Diploma | 30 Credits (minimum) | Bengaluru and Trivandrum
Semester 1
Semester 2
COURSES – 5Days/ Week 6 hours a days (2 Hours of theory and 4 Hours of lab, except film Appreciation which will be 4 hours a week)
REQUIRED FOR ALL:
- Screen Culture (film appreciation, popular culture, etc.)
- Pre-Production (writing, production planning)
- Production (cameras)
- Post-Production
PICK ONE CONCENTRATION:
- Direction
- Cinematography
- Audiography
- Editing
PROJECTS:
- Days 5&6/Week
- Day 6 or Saturdays, Students work on their own
NO DIALOGUE:
1. Photo Story (max. 2 minutes): A short (fiction/nonfiction) made of stills, following the rules of continuity
2. 5-shot sequence (max. 3 minutes)
3. Short Film (1 day shoot, max. 6 minutes
- Dialogue (max. 3 minutes)
- Music Sequence (max. 3 minutes): A visual sequence based on a pre-decided music piece Diploma/Dramatic Film (max. 15 minutes, 3-day shoot)
ELECTIVES:
- Sample courses based on faculty availability and interest
- 2-4 hours/week
PICK TWO (sample list):
- Colour Theory and Colour Grading
- History of Music in Cinema
- Special Topics (Feminist Cinema, Queer Cinema, Anime etc.)
- Documentary Theory and History
- Green Screen, VFX and Graphic Design
- Production Management
- Acting
- Music Scoring for Cinema
- Screenwriting
- Documentary Production
Admission process
The Online Entrance Examination for 2024 DFM Courses:
- All applicants will be required to undergo the online examination which will be followed by a personal interview on campus. The dates for the online examination and interview will be communicated in advance to all candidates.
- 12th Pass or Equivalent may apply (including those awaiting their final year results). International students may apply complying with the relevant/ equivalent requirements mentioned above. Where applicable, candidates must complete all arrears before joining LVPCMS.
- Once selected, the student receiving the admission letter to confirm his/her admission. 1st Semester Fee will be communicated to the student in the admission letter. No Refund for any course registered at LVPCMS.
- Payment has to be done through a demand draft drawn in favor of ‘L V Prasad College of Media Studies’, payable at Chennai or through Bank Transfer. Cash payment will not be accepted.
Minimum
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in Plus two school examination or equivalent*
- Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for success in the selected program or course.
New batch starts in February 2024*
Core faculty
Bengaluru
Core faculty
Trivandrum
Expert's
Testimonial
ANURAG KASHYAP
FILM DIRECTOR
I know how good this institute is because I have never heard students cheer for their teachers so much! I know they are going to create a lot of filmmakers here.
Core faculty
Thiruvananthapuram
K.G. JAYAN
HOD
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Biju V Sukumaran
HOD
EDITING
SANJU SURENDRAN
FACULTY
DIRECTION
FAIZAL AHAMED
GUEST FACULTY
SOUND DEPARTMENT
SREE VISHNU J S
LVPA
SOUND ENGINEER
Core faculty
Bengaluru
niranjan thade
DEAN
ACADEMICS
SANDIPP
ASSt. PROFESSOR
CINEMATOGRAPHY
