Course Details
There are a number of institutes in India, which offer courses in the field of film and television. While most of them offer technical courses at graduation level, courses for other streams are conducted at the postgraduate degree level. Moreover, film and TV courses are also offered in diploma, post graduate diploma, and certificate levels. In this field, students are taught about the wide aspects of film and television industry, which includes production, direction, editing, cinematography, film processing, animation, acting, sound engineering, make up, photography etc.
Talking about eligibility, one has to pass the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) in any stream, from any statutory Board. For postgraduate courses, students have to clear graduation from any recognized University. Final selection of the candidates is based upon the aptitude tests and interviews conducted by respective institutes to examine the caliber of the prospects.
Career Prospects
In this era of Information, Communication, and Entertainment (many a times referred to as I.C.E. age), the importance of film and television cannot be underestimated. Job opportunities are ample in this industry, mainly because of the vast career prospects. After completing a course in the relevant field, one can specialize in any of the following fields - production, direction, editing, acting, animation, and sound engineering, or can even become a film critic or film archivist. One can also join film studios, production companies etc., to build a career in this field.
Top Colleges Offering UG/PG/Other Courses
Some of the prominent institutes in India that offer courses in the field of film and television studies are Film and Television Institute of India (FTII Pune), Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (Delhi), Flash Frame Visuals Academy of Film and Video Editing (Bangalore), Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Fortune Institute of Communication and Television (New Delhi), Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) New Delhi, Institute of New Media Development and Research (Pune), National Institute of Film and Fine Arts (NIFFA) Kolkata, and Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata.
Remuneration
Remuneration in the field of film and television may vary from one organization to another. However, one can generally earn around Rs. 3,00,000 - 3,60,000 per annum. However, it largely depends upon an individual’s educational qualification and experience, and the nature of work.
