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Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Film & Television Cinematography (DFT–C)

Cinematography

1 Year
+2 & Above
Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM
Diploma in Film & Television Cinematography (DFT–C)

Program Overview

1 Year Diploma in Cinematography provides a comprehensive learning experience in the art of visual storytelling. The programme builds strong skills in camera operation, lighting, lenses, and composition, while training students to transform narrative ideas into powerful visuals through practical, hands-on filmmaking exercises.

Industry Ready

Daily practical sessions with assured internship

Expert Faculty

Mentorship by experienced cinematographers and filmmakers, including FTII & SRFTII graduates

Portfolio Building

Four project films plus a final diploma project

Fee Concession

Available for eligible women and socially and economically backward candidates

Diploma in Film & Television Cinematography (DFT–C) overview

Core Theory

Cinematography Fundamentals

Camera systems, exposure, lenses, and formats

Lighting for Cinema

Natural, artificial, and motivated lighting techniques

Visual Composition

Framing, movement, continuity, and visual storytelling

Specialized Workshops

1
Advanced Camera Techniques

Camera movement, rigs, and shot design

2
Lighting Design

Mood creation, contrast control, and practical lighting

3
Color Science & Workflow

Image pipelines and visual consistency

4
Documentary & Real-location Cinematography

Working with natural light and real spaces

5
AI-assisted VFX & Emerging Technologies

Contemporary tools and future workflows in filmmaking

Project Deliverables

Semester 1 Visual Exercise Film
5 minutes, focus on framing and exposure
Semester 2 Short Film
10 minutes, with location sound and lighting design
Faculty-Guided Industry Project
12–15 minutes, with professional camera and lighting setups
Final Diploma Film
20–25 minutes, executed to industry standards

Evaluation Process

30%
Theory Examinations
40%
Project Assessments
20%
Continuous Evaluation

Industry Internship

Students receive structured internship opportunities through Chetana’s industry network, providing exposure to professional camera departments, lighting teams, and production environments. The internship focuses on on-set discipline, technical proficiency, and real-world cinematography workflows.

Meet Your Mentors

Praveen Prabhakaran
Praveen Prabhakaran

Cinematographer

Shaan P Rahman
Shaan P Rahman

Cinematographer

Student Success

250+
Students Trained in Cinematography
30+
Industry Mentors & Faculty
3000+
Academic & Workshop Projects Produced
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