Diploma Programs

Practical-Focused Cinematography Courses

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Course

On-campus

Location

Delhi-NCR

Loan Options

Bank/EMI

Placements

100% Assistance

About AAFT School of Cinema

AAFT School of Cinema is a top-ranked film school offering 1-year diploma in cinematography along with a short-term program. If working with cameras holds your interest, AAFT with its advanced infrastructural facilities and practical-based curriculum can be the right place for you to learn the craft of cinematography.

  • Make your own short films & documentaries
  • Global Exposure through International Affiliations
  • Learn from renowned Cinematographers
  • Portfolio Building

Admissions Open

March 2025 Batch

Diploma/PG Diploma- (1 Year)

Short Term - (3 Months)

Our Programs

AAFT diploma courses in film-making are well designed under the guidance of expert academicians and industry experts to provide professional training to the students. The program is well-designed with a core creative and practical proficiency, focused on letting the students explore aspects crucial to effective visual storytelling and understanding the challenges of the contemporary cinema world.

Diploma/PG Diploma
1 year

  • PG Diploma in Film and TV Production Direction
  • PG Diploma in Film Making
3 Months

  • Certificate in Screenplay Writing

Program Highlights

  • Curriculum as per the Latest Industry Trends
  • 100% Placement Assistance
  • Easy Financing Options
  • Learn from Top Cinematographers
  • Visits to Production Houses & Shooting Sets
  • International Affiliations with
    The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, New York

Program Overview

Our diploma courses in film-making and certification in cinematography aim to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of aspects related to camera and lighting techniques to strengthen the visual communication of the motion picture. The broad topics covered in the curriculum are as follows:

  • Fundamentals of cameras and operations
  • Uses of different camera equipment & accessories
  • Learning how to execute indoor and outdoor photoshoots.
  • Essential elements of video production
  • Introduction to Advanced cameras: Red and Alpha Camera
  • Exploring single and multi-camera setups
  • Advanced camera and lighting techniques in film and TV productions
  • Production of Film and TV content
  • Understanding the basic elements of camera and lighting
  • Learning the importance of frame and composition in cinematography
  • Becoming aware of the rules of cinematography
  • Introduction to digital photography
  • Camera Operations, Camera Handling, and Camera Accessories
  • Working with Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
Key Projects

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Student Projects
The advanced cinematography course at AAFT is totally practical-oriented and require students to work on in-house short films, music videos, and documentaries. This allows them to handle professional cameras, lights, and other equipment in real-time and build a strong professional portfolio for future endeavors.

Infrastructure

AAFT School of Cinema is equipped with advanced infrastructure facilities like TV studios, RED Digital cameras, high-end tracks & trolleys, cranes, etc. that provide students with practical exposure to cinematography operations.

Students get to work with high-end professional cameras, lighting setups, etc., thus building a first-hand understanding of how cinematography effects impact a scene.

Advanced Acting Studios

  • 5 Chroma Studios
  • 11 Shooting studios
  • Advance Theatre
  • Film Shooting Sets
  • Arri Film Camera
  • High-tech Film Set
  • 2 Sound studios
  • 2 Dubbing studios

Cameras and Recorders

  • SONY A7 R III, EX VIDEO EX3
  • CANON 5D MARK II, MARK III
  • CANON XF, GO PRO 4
  • PANASONIC AG-DVX200, AG-AC-130
  • PANASONIC UX-90
  • SONY PD 170, PD-177
  • SONY NX5, FX1 Camera

Post Production Labs

  • 326 Workstations
  • 64 High End Set Up (Mac Systems)
  • Adobe Premier Pro Video Editing Software
  • FCP (Final Cut Pro)
  • Nuendo Audio Editing Software
  • Sound Track Audio Editing Software

Lighting Equipment

  • Baby lights, Multi 10, Multi 20
  • Solar Lights, KINO light
  • Portable light kits
  • Elinc_newhrom strob lights
  • LED bank cool lights
  • Spot lights, HMI, Dolly with tracks
  • LED KENO day/night
  • Flashgun light, Cranes
Master Workshops through Celebrities

Rahul Rawail

Film Maker

Madhur Bhandarkar

Film Maker

Anurag Kashyap

Film Maker

Sujoy Ghosh

Film Maker

Program Faculty

AAFT boasts a highly qualified and experienced team of professors who hold impeccable industrial acumen after having led successful careers in their respective fields.


Tony Dsouza

Dean

Ankit Saroha

HOD (School of Cinema)

Mr. Yogesh Mishra

Dean Short Term Program

Tejendra Singh

Assistant Professor

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