B.A. Multimedia-Film Art (Direction)
B.A. MULTIMEDIA-FILM ART (DIRECTION-)
Duration – 3 Years
Semesters – 6
Key Highlights
- This film making course emphasizes on aesthetics and creative skills rather than technology.
- On-set training.
- Case-study based approach to understand different narratives.
- To instill research-based approach.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The aim of this Bachelor’s in Film Art program is to emphasize more on creative skills rather than technology. An introductory course in the fundamentals of filmmaking during the 1st year will give them an overview of film production. The 2nd year onward the course focuses more on the topics like idea, concepts development, storytelling, screenplay script development & Direction. The course is very well structured in such a way that the students get hands-on experience on each of the processes of filmmaking including photography editing & sound designing. More emphasis is given on the aesthetic and creative part of filmmaking. Our case study based approach will help the student to understand the evaluation of Indian and International cinema, different narrative structures, different styles in film direction & creative film editing. The students are trained to think artistically and critically and make films for various causes. We instill research-based approach to bring out the best in them. Through the course the student will have an opportunity to make an ad film/public service film, short fiction and documentary. In the final year the student will work on a graduation film in which he/she gets a chance to showcase their best creative skills.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM
The objective of this film program is to provide the student with multiple career opportunities given his skill of Direction in the fields of feature Filmmaking, Television Industry Documentary Production and advertising. His ability in managing teams and being an inspiring leader being an asset wherever he goes would bring laurels to the country.
ELIGIBILITY
- The medium of instruction of the RSACE film making course will be English and hence candidates seeking admission are expected to have English as a compulsory subject at least up to XIIth.
- Candidate should have a minimum of 45% marks in his/her 10+2 or equivalent.
CAREER OPTIONS
Upon Completion of this 4-year degree in film making from our esteemed film school, the  student has an option to become a Director & Screenplay Writer with a wide knowledge of  all aspects of movie making in all the fields Feature Films, Television Programs,  Documentaries, Short Films, Web Series, AD Films etc. The job profiles are
- Assistant Writer
- Director’s Assistant,
- Assistant Director
- Production Manager
- Documentary Film Director
- Ad Film Director
- Junior Executive on an OTT Platform (such as Amazon, Netflix or Hotstar) Content Developer
- Script Supervisor
INTRODUCTION
Recent years have seen a surge of a different kind of (gen next) cinema for the coming of age audience. With the exploration of various genres, cinema is no more a prerogative of the rich. A person from any background can experiment with cinema. Also with the Internet revolution, the world has become a global space. Youtube has created opportunities for young filmmakers, who can experiment short film and build confidence to move on to big screen. Cinema has transcended the boundaries. In our country earlier cinema was considered not a very good field to opt for but with the changing times, multicultural country, access to latest technology and with the help of social media and search engine many youngsters are attracted to this field. Now a day’s students want to explore the options of filmmaking and various allied fields e.g. Scriptwriting, Acting, Choreography, Television production, video production, film editing, cinematography, film directing, producing etc. with the kind of technology growth, high-speed internet connectivity film production is emerging as one of the biggest career for any individual.
Why RSACE?
The key elements of the RSACE offering that could help you in making a decision about your academic future are:
- The Courses have been curated under the guidance of Mr. Ramesh Sippy.
- The training will be led by industry Experts.
- 70 75% of the training will be on-set.
- Students will have the opportunity of short internship projects during the Program of 3 years.
- Student mentoring by Ms Ramesh Sippy himself
- Degrees awarded by The University of Mumbai are internationally recognized.
- Privilege to study in the expansive Kalina campus of The University of Mumbai situated in the heart of the city.
- 100% placement assistance.
- Loan assistance can be provided.
- Hostel facility on a first come first serve basis.
Having shared the above, our primary efforts will be to WORK ON YOU, WORK WITH YOU & WORK FOR YOU.
CURRICULUM
Subject Code | Subject Name | Internal | External | Marks | Credit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.1 | Communication | 75 | 25 | 100 | 6 |
1.2 | Understanding Art | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
1.3 | Process of Thinking | 75 | 25 | 100 | 6 |
1.4 | Basics of Photography | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
1.5 | Introduction to Film Making | 75 | 25 | 100 | 7 |
Total | 500 | 29 |
Subject Code | Subject Name | Internal | External | Marks | Credit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.6 | The Writer Within | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
2.7 | Creating & Building Characters | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
2.8 | Story Telling | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
2.9 | Film Appreciation | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
2.10 | Project Five Minute Film (Internship Project) | 100 | 00 | 100 | 7 |
Total | 500 | 27 |
Subject Code | Subject Name | Internal | External | Marks | Credit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.11 | Studying the Masters-International | 100 | 00 | 100 | 5 |
3.12 | Different Genres of Films | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
3.13 | Screen Play & Screen Writing | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
3.14 | Cinematic Expressions | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
3.15 | Project(Ad film/Public Service Film) | 100 | 00 | 100 | 7 |
Total | 500 | 27 |
Subject Code | Subject Name | Internal | External | Marks | Credit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
4.16 | Studying the Masters-Indian | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
4.17 | Handling of Actors & Character Study | 75 | 25 | 100 | 3 |
4.18 | Television & Multi cam Set up | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
4.19 | Writing Dialogue Exercise & Production | 75 | 25 | 100 | 4 |
4.20 | Project-Short Fiction with dialogue(8 to 10 minutes) | 100 | 00 | 100 | 10 |
Total | 500 | 27 |
Subject Code | Subject Name | Internal | External | Marks | Credit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
5.21 | Production Design / Art Direction | 75 | 25 | 100 | 3 |
5.22 | Dance,Action & Song Picturisation | 75 | 25 | 100 | 4 |
5.23 | Acting & Enacting a Play | 75 | 25 | 100 | 3 |
5.24 | Study of Documentary | 75 | 25 | 100 | 5 |
5.25 | Project (Documentary) | 100 | 00 | 100 | 10 |
Total | 500 | 25 |
Subject Code | Subject Name | Internal | External | Marks | Credit |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6.26 | CGI foundation & writing of Graduation Film | 75 | 25 | 100 | 2 |
6.27 | Sound Design & Foley & Mixing | 75 | 25 | 100 | 2 |
6.28 | Use of Background Music | 75 | 25 | 100 | 2 |
6.29 | Planning and Production of Graduation Film | 75 | 25 | 100 | 2 |
6.30 | Project-Graduation Film(Short Fiction) | 100 | 00 | 100 | 16 |
Total | 500 | 24 |
PARENT TESTIMONIAL
Shulagna Banerjee
THE EXPERT IN ANYTHING WAS ONCE A BEGINNER !!
My son Shubarthee has always had a tremendous passion to watch praise-worthy cinema since he was a child. He was frequently vocal that he was interested in the art of film making and would like to take it up as his career and livelihood in future...
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Amitabh Bachchan
I guarantee you that I will most certainly be here. But, not as someone who is going to teach, but I would like to be here as a student, because I am sure there will be a lot for me to learn from the kind of curriculum that has been designed by..
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Anup Jalota
I believe that my respect for such people who earn from the industry and then give back to it goes up. Whatever they have learnt they want to give back to the industry. Some other people too have done such things in the past and I'm so glad that even Rameshji..
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Akbar Khan
The flames of SHOLAY are like the flames of the Olympic torch and for Bollywood these flames will keep burning as one of the greatest masterpieces and the biggest box-office grosser, which had the biggest multiple-casts project..
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Bhagyashree Patwardhan
The Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema & Entertainment, where dreams get wings. Where can be a better platform for all the children out there who want to enrol into this course, because Ramesh Sippy himself is an institution of cinema..
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Dalip Tahil
I'd love to say that I think it's a wonderful idea that a cine institute is linked to the University and these studies are now being incorporated. I had the privilege of working with Mr. Ramesh Sippy in several movies and I can tell you that there is..
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Juhi Chawla
Mumbai, the city of dreams, the city of the Hindi Film Industry and the city also of the business industry. So, here is a chance now where Mumbai University is tied up with Ramesh Sippy ji. Mumbai University is a great institution..
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Kamal Haasan
We make more than a thousand films in a year but we are not making enough film-makers. Ramesh Sippy Sahab with the help of Mumbai University is starting an institution. I am happy to be on the Advisory Board of an institution like this..
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Roop Kumar & Sonali Rathod
We are extremely happy that a fantastic director like Rameshji has associated with Mumbai University and I think a lot of students will get a very good chance for proper guidance in film-making and all aspects of films. I think all parents should come..
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Sheeba Akashdeep Sabir
Rameshji is an icon of the film industry. I think, better late than never! We were lacking his presence in this space actually, because he is like an institution in himself and he imparting his knowledge to the generation next, will be amazing..
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Siddharth Roy Kapoor
I think it's an amazing initiative and I wish that we had things like this when we were youngsters, with the opportunity to actually have a degree at the Mumbai University and under the aegis of someone like Mr. Ramesh Sippy..
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