What is taught in the Film and Video Communication Design (B.Des) course?

"Imagine (coz’ that's a designer’s job 👻) you're sitting in a dark movie theatre, scarfing down some popcorn, watching a film that takes your breath away. The lights come up, and you're left wondering, "How did they do that?" That was Interstellar for me. Every time a Nolan film comes on the big screen, I am left feeling stumped. And wistful.

Or maybe you're not a film geek, but a tv-show enthusiast, who swears you could create a superior eighth season of "Game of Thrones" compared to the existing one.

Well, if either of these sound like you, maybe you need to get checked into the Bachelor of Design (B. Des) in Film and Video Communication program. For four years. From screenwriting and storytelling to cinematography, editing and post production, you will be transformed from a movie/tv show buff to its creator.

Having gone through a basic Film course in my Communication Design program, let me tell you. The movies we casually see on a day to day basis — that is just the tip of the iceberg. We also learn that movies are not completely made in the shooting stage, but it's the post-production and editing which does miracles. Not only will your views on the cinema industry drastically change, but you will be left appreciating at how far the industry has truly come.

Allow me to time-travel and present to you a schedule of how your four years would look like if you were too pursue this program:

1. Foundation Courses

- The fundamentals of design and visual language

- History, theory, and aesthetics of film and video

- Screenwriting and storytelling

- Communication and media studies

- Art history and criticism

- Cultural studies and theory

- Computer graphics and design software

2. Film and Video Courses

- Film and video production processes

- Visual storytelling 

- Camera operation and techniques

- Cinematography and lighting

- Editing and post production

- Sound design and recording

- Film and video analysis

3. Specialization and Elective Courses

- Scriptwriting and storyboarding

- Documentary filmmaking

- Experimental Filmmaking

- Fiction Filmmaking

- Animation and motion graphics

- Film and video marketing and distribution

- Film and video criticism

-Digital media production

- Interactive and immersive media

It should also provide real-world projects, collaborations with industry experts, and portfolio development opportunities.

Of course, the curriculum may vary depending on the specific program and institution.

And if you think becoming a film director is sole the career path, you are in for a surprise :

- Film and Video Director

- Film and Video Producer

- Cinematographer

- Screenwriter

- Film and Video Editor

- Film and Video Critic

- Sound Designer

- Documentary Filmmaker

- Television Director or Producer

- Digital Content Creator

Therefore, if you want to unlock your storytelling potential, ignite your passion for film and video, and create a blockbuster instead of just watching one — this program awaits you.

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Nandini Seshan

Communication Design/NID Vijayawada

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