A Film/Video Designer creates and manages visual aspects of a film, television/theatre production. The professional works in coordination with the director and producer to create a design style for aspects such as graphics, sets, lighting, etc., to produce an authentic environment.
Personal Competencies
You are interested in artistic occupations
You are comfortable working in groups
You pay attention to details while working
You like to keep your things organised
Entry Pathway
1. Complete your 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Design (B.Des) in Film and Video Design, followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor's degree in Design (B.Des.)/Science (B.Sc.) in Film and Video Communication, followed by Master's degree (M.Des./M.Sc.) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Film Studies. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad 2. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram 3. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad 4. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune 5. RISU Jaipur 6. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram, Kerala 7. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying) 1. World University of Design, Sonipat, Punjab 2. AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 3. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan 4. Lakhotia Institute of Design, Hyderabad 5.Ramoji Academy of Film and Television, Hyderabad 6.LV Prasad Film and TV Academy, Chennai 7.Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala 8. X-Gen College of Visual Art, Berhampur
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 33,000 - 8,00,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Media and Production Houses, Film Sets, Theatres, etc.
Work Environment: The work timings typically depend on the shoot hours. If you are employed in a company, the timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Sabu Cyril is an Indian film production designer. He has worked in more than 116 feature films and 2500 ad films, bagging several national awards and filmfare awards for the same. He has pursued a B.Sc degree in Visual Communication from Madras College of Arts. Sabu started his career as a graphic designer and illustrator, before eventually entering film and production design.*
Film/Video Designer
NCS Code: NA | DS0101. Complete your 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in Design (B.Des) in Film and Video Design, followed by Master's degree (M.Des.) in the same discipline
OR Complete Bachelor's degree in Design (B.Des.)/Science (B.Sc.) in Film and Video Communication, followed by Master's degree (M.Des./M.Sc.) in the same discipline
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Film Studies.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. National Institute of Design Ahmedabad
2. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram
3. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
4. Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune
5. RISU Jaipur
6. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, Malappuram, Kerala
7. Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying)
1. World University of Design, Sonipat, Punjab
2. AAFT University of Media and Arts, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
3. Singhania University, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
4. Lakhotia Institute of Design, Hyderabad
5.Ramoji Academy of Film and Television, Hyderabad
6.LV Prasad Film and TV Academy, Chennai
7.Sree Sankara College, Kalady, Kerala
8. X-Gen College of Visual Art, Berhampur
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online courses
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/courses/photography-and-video/video-design/
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 33,000 - 8,00,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Media and Production Houses, Film Sets, Theatres, etc.
Work Environment: The work timings typically depend on the shoot hours. If you are employed in a company, the timings are typically 5 to 6 days a week for 8 to 9 hours per day. Shift system is applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Trainee → Film/Video designer → Senior Film/Video designer
The approx. salary of a Film/Video Designer ranges between INR 12,250 - 66,667* per month.
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Film_%2F_Video_Editor/Salary
*The figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Sabu Cyril is an Indian film production designer. He has worked in more than 116 feature films and 2500 ad films, bagging several national awards and filmfare awards for the same. He has pursued a B.Sc degree in Visual Communication from Madras College of Arts. Sabu started his career as a graphic designer and illustrator, before eventually entering film and production design.*
Source: https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/may/24/sabu-cyril-we-knew-that-rrr-wouldnt-be-as-big-as-the-baahubali-films-40990.html
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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