B.A. (Film, Television and New Media Production) Practical Filmmaking Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the SY BAFTNMP syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26. The first two years of this degree are on NEP; the third year is still on the University's earlier CBSGS scheme, and it is marked as such on its own pages.

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Syllabus for Practical Filmmaking

Major · Semester 4 · SY BAFTNMP · 4 credits · 60 hours · Continuous Internal Assessment : 40 Marks Practical Film Project: 60 Marks

Course objectives

Develop original story ideas and translate them into a screenplay suitable for a short film format.
Gain hands-on experience in all phases of short film production: pre-production, production, and post-production.
Learn to apply visual storytelling techniques through camera work, lighting, sound, and mise-en-scène.

Course outcomes

Write and develop a professional screenplay, storyboard, and production plan for a 10-minute short film.
Execute a complete short film production, including directing, cinematography, sound recording, and set management.
Demonstrate technical proficiency in camera operation, lighting setups, and sound equipment used in filmmaking.
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Module 1: Concept Development & Pre-Production 15 hours

1. Introduction to short filmmaking: Genres, narrative structures, styles
2. Developing a story idea: Brainstorming, pitching, refining concepts
3. Writing the screenplay: Structure, dialogue, scenes, formatting
4. Script feedback & revision workshops
5. Practical Output: Final script, storyboard, production plan

Module 2: Production Design & Cinematography 15 hours

1. Fundamentals of visual storytelling: Composition, framing, lighting, color
2. Set design & props: Visual aesthetics on a budget
3. Hands-on camera training: Operating DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, basic rigs
4. Practical Output: Shooting key scenes for rehearsal & feedback

Module 3: Production & Principal Photography (15 Hours).

1. Shooting schedule execution: Managing time & resources on set
2. On-set workflow: Continuity, shot logs, problem-solving
3. Directing the crew & actors: Practical leadership on location
4. Multi-camera setups & scene coverage
5. Practical Output: Completion of principal photography

Module 4: Post-Production, Promotion & Screening 15 hours

1. Introduction to editing software (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, etc.)
2. Editing workshop: Assembly cut → rough cut → fine cut
3. Sound design: Dialogue editing, foley, music selection
4. Final screening & critique session

Text Books and Reference Books

1. Save the Cat - Blakes Synder
2. Fundamentals in Screenwriting - Seinfeld
1. Art of Dramatic Writing - Lajos Egri

Cut from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.A. (Film, Television and New Media Production), item 5.56 (N) of the Academic Council meeting of 20.05.2025 (NEP 2020), in force from 2025-26. Wording, module numbering and reading lists are as printed there.

The complete syllabus

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PDF BA FTNMP Sem I to VI (2017-18) CBSGS item 4.129 CBSGS syllabus, in force from 2017-18 Read full PDF Read

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