Annapurna International School of

We’re backed by India’s leading filmmakers.

Nagarjuna Mani Ratnam Kamal Hassan Hema Malini Govind Nihalani Farah Khan Karan Johar President, AISFM Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor

Javed Akhtar Shabana Azmi Tabu Anurag Kashyap Resul Pookutty Gautham Menon Sonu Sood Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Academic Advisor Welcome to AISFM Partnerships with top technology companies The institute is affiliated with the world’s best media technology companies to provide Largest, best equipped film school in Asia students with access to the latest computers and AISFM is located on the grounds of Annapurna filmmaking software. Studios, creating a 22-acre campus with 10 sound stages, permanent sets and cutting-edge post India’s best industry connections production facilities. Our classrooms, acting and The school is backed by some of India’s biggest dance studio, auditorium and other learning names in filmmaking, acting, animation and visual spaces are brand new, with the latest technology, effects. These relationships provide students with and we are currently building a further 100,000 unparalleled opportunities for internships and square feet of academic facilities. placements.

India’s first private, non-profit film institute Local and international academic affiliations AISFM has been formed as a non-profit entity The school will provide a world-class learning with the dual missions of providing an incredible experience by combining government recognized education for students and providing trained talent degrees with best practices of international higher to the entire media industry. Why is non-profit education. The institute is also affiliating with important? All tuition and fundraising revenue is multiple international film schools, establishing spent within the school, providing higher quality student exchange programs and other education for the students. international opportunities for our students. World-Class Faculty We have sourced a team of great faculty from across India and abroad many of whom have experience with top international media schools as well as significant practical, real-world knowledge. Beyond their practical experience, AISFM faculty are also great teachers. We utilize unique teaching methodologies to ensure that all our classes are goal or skill oriented and are taught in a highly interactive manner. No boring lectures! At AISFM we learn by doing, discussing and debating with non-stop student involvement in the class.

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Bachelor’s and Master’s Courses July 2015

Global Education Standards Indian aspiring filmmakers, animators, media managers and performing artists no longer need to look overseas for high-quality degree and master’s courses in their chosen fields. AISFM is proud to announce its new slate of programs for 2015-16: taught in India, with world-class facilities and faculty and a curriculum that combines the best of Indian and global media education.

Motivated classmates Admission to AISFM degree and master’s programs is highly selective, utilizing academic review, essays and personal interviews with faculty. We are looking for students who are serious about their chosen career and have the academic aptitude to succeed in our rigorous program. Rest assured that you will be surrounded by classmates as motivated and talented as yourself.

World-class alumni network Our Alumni Affairs office is already hard at work building an extensive network of resources and opportunities for our graduates. Students who have finished our courses are regularly invited to film premieres, cultural festivals, media business conferences and guest lecturers with leading filmmakers About AISFM

Internships and Placements • India’s first private, non-profit AISFM degree students will have access to an incredible selection film+media institute of internship and other work opportunities. We have dozens of • Largest, best equipped placement partners currently coming on board, representing film, animation, TV and media industries all over India. film+media school in Asia • Partnerships with top India’s biggest and best-equipped film school campus ­technology companies AISFM is located inside Annapurna Studios, one of India’s leading film studios. The campus includes 10 shooting floors, permanent sets and • Connections with the leaders of cutting-edge postproduction facilities. Our students are surrounded by India’s film and media industries real film and TV production on a daily basis AISFM Bachelors and Masters Courses 2015 -16

AISFM School of Film + TV AISFM School of Advertising + Digital The AISFM School of Film + TV combines a rigorous liberal Marketing arts education with specialized training in filmmaking. The AISFM School of Advertising + Digital Marketing offers Subject options include directing, editing, cinematography unique courses that combine marketing, advertising and the and production. Students are also offered electives in a technology of digital media. Students in our bachelor’s and range of both technical and theoretical film and media master’s degrees develop a broad advertising skillset while subjects in order to broaden their skill base. focusing on key industry practices in traditional and digital Bachelor’s: Duration 4 years communication. AISFM students graduate with up-to- Master’s: Duration 2 years date, practical skills that are sought after by our placement partners. Bachelor’s: Duration 4 years AISFM School of Photography + Digital Master’s: Duration 2 years Imaging The AISFM School of Photography + Digital Imaging offers a world-class curriculum in both commercial and artistic AISFM School of Graphic + Multimedia photography, exploring the medium from a variety of approaches. Students master a range of cameras, lenses and Design other equipment as well as the software packages that are The AISFM School of Graphic + Multimedia Design used by the industry. Beyond these technical skills, students provides groundbreaking programs that bridge the worlds explore the historical development of this field, discover of traditional art and technology. Students explore a wide modernist and contemporary theories of photography and range of creative fields while building hands-on skill sets for learn career skills to prepare them for life as a professional the world of digital media. Study areas can include Design photographer. Theory, Graphic Design and Art, Digital and Multimedia, Corporate Design, Fashion Design, Web Design, Art Bachelor’s: Duration 4 years Direction or User Interface Design. Master’s: Duration 2 years Bachelor’s: Duration 4 years Master’s: Duration 2 years AISFM School of Animation + VFX The AISFM School of Animation + VFX provides world-class training in all aspects of animation and visual effects, from Master of Media Business Administration drawing and painting, to high-end software and the latest This MMBA is the first time in India that students have digital workflow management techniques. Additionally, access to an international-standard program teaching students undertake a range of filmmaking subjects. This management for film, TV, animation and media. We draw mixture of storytelling, artistic and technical skills is what makes on curriculum and faculty from both top international our students so valuable to industry partners. business schools as well as our own Graduate School of Film Bachelor’s: Duration 4 years + Media, to create an MBA that includes hand-on media production. AISFM School of Journalism + PR Master’s: Duration 2 years The AISFM school of Journalism + PR offers aspiring journalists and public relations professionals the opportunity Course details are subject to change at any time. Please to learn the art, craft and science of communication. We contact AISFM admissions for complete information on all teach students to think critically and to use the latest courses. technology and research and communication tools to create and distribute powerful content for print, TV and digital channels. Bachelor’s: Duration 4 years Master’s: Duration 2 years

Annapurna International School of Film + Media is backed by India’s most successful filmmakers. Learn more at www.aisfm.edu.in Centre for at Annapurna Studios Continuing Education­ Road No. 2, Banjara Hills Hyderabad – 500 034 040 4914 1234 Exciting Courses [email protected] Whatever our background or current career track, we all have the desire to keep learning. The Centre for Continuing Education www.aisfm.edu.in provides exciting, skill-oriented courses on a part-time basis. Typically on evenings or weekends, class timings are structured around the busy lives of our students, many of whom work or study full time. Some of these courses are unique in India – learning presentation and pitching skills from a Hollywood film producer, for example – and all courses have been designed through extensive consultation with students and the industry.

Motivated classmates Our students at the Centre for Continuing Education come from all walks of life. In any class you can find business owners, engineers, accountants, managers, students, architects, designers, photographers and more. Student age ranges from early 20s to early 60s. Students bring their life and career experiences to the classroom, ensuring diverse viewpoints and lively discussions.

World-Class Faculty We have sourced a team of great faculty from across India and abroad, many of whom have experience at top international media schools as well as significant practical, real-world knowledge. Beyond their practical experience, AISFM faculty are also great teachers. We utilize unique teaching methodologies to ensure that all our classes are goal or skill oriented and highly interactive. No boring lectures! At AISFM we learn by doing, discussing and debating with non-stop student involvement in the class. About AISFM Beautiful Facilities • India’s first private, non-profit The Centre for Continuing Education classes are held in the film+media institute brand-new AISFM classrooms, located inside Annapurna Studios. The classrooms are designed to be beautiful learning spaces • Largest, best equipped featuring custom designed furniture and the latest AV and acoustic film+media school in Asia technology. • Partnerships with top Annapurna Studios is an oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle ­technology companies of Hyderabad. Spread over 22 acres of land in Banjara Hills, the • Connections with the leaders of studio features peaceful gardens surrounding state-of-the-art film India’s film and media industries production and postproduction facilities. AISFM Centre for Continuing Education

Fundamentals of Filmmaking The Practical Filmmaking course, held over five weekends, allows you to jump directly into hands-on filmmaking. This condensed course skips the theory, and focuses on the technical skills. The five weekends are spent working in small groups, developing and producing a short film from start to finish. Beginning with writing a script, each student takes a story through pre-production, production, and post production. These short films can be used as a personal showreel or for submission to festivals.

Subjects aa Introduction to technical aspects of filmmaking aa Fundamentals of visual storytelling aa Developing a short film script aa Pre-production of the short film aa Casting aa Fundamentals of direction aa Fundamentals of cinematography aa Fundamentals of editing and sound design aa Project – making a 5-minute short film in groups of 4-5 students

Fundamentals of Scriptwriting This course is aimed at amateur writers who have developed short stories and wish to develop them into full blown treatments. Students will be taken through the entire process of turning their stories into 25 page treatments under professional guidance.

COURSE OBJECTIVES aa Identifying the theme and premise of your story aa Structuring story; linear and non-linear narratives aa Characterization and basics of dialogue writing aa Importance of an effective beginning and a satisfying­ end aa Plot Construction aa Developing the treatment and step outline

DSLR Photography+Cinematography This short course develops the creative and technical skills necessary to capture visually superior images on digital cameras. This course will also teach critically evaluation of both the student’s and other photographers’ work.

Subjects aa Introduction to digital cameras aa Camera controls aa Sharpness aa Exposure aa Capturing light and colour aa Capturing black and white images aa Understanding lenses aa Using flash at Annapurna Studios Road No. 2, Banjara Hills Hyderabad – 500 034 040 4914 1234 Vocational Courses [email protected] www.aisfm.edu.in Career Focused The AISFM Vocational Courses are designed with just one thing in mind: your career. We arm you with the practical knowledge in your chosen field that you need to kick-start your new career in film, TV and media. In all these courses, the focus is on teaching through hands-on practical experience. As a Vocational Course student, you will experience first hand how film and TV technicians work collaboratively to create the moving images that you finally see on screen. Many of these courses feature integrated internships with film or TV companies, to help you get your first foot in the door.

Motivated classmates Our students at AISFM come from all walks of life. In any class you can find business owners, engineers, accountants, managers, students, architects, designers, photographers and more. All these students have one thing in common, however: they have all made the decision to enter the film, television and media industry.

World-Class Faculty We have sourced a team of great faculty from across India and abroad, many of whom have experience at top international media schools as well as significant practical, real-world knowledge. Beyond their practical experience, AISFM faculty are also great teachers. We utilize unique teaching methodologies to ensure that all our classes are goal or skill oriented and highly interactive. No boring lectures! At AISFM we learn by doing, discussing and debat- ing with non-stop student involvement in the class. About AISFM Beautiful Facilities • India’s first private, non-profit AISFM Vocational Courses are held in the brand-new AISFM film+media institute classrooms, located inside Annapurna Studios. The class- rooms • Largest, best equipped are designed to be beautiful learning spaces featuring custom film+media school in Asia designed furniture and the latest AV and acoustic technology. • Partnerships with top Annapurna Studios is an oasis of calm in the hustle and bustle ­technology companies of Hyderabad. Spread over 22 acres of land in Banjara Hills, the studio features peaceful gardens surrounding state of the art film • Connections with the leaders of production and postproduction facilities. India’s film and media industries AISFM Vocational Courses

Intro to Direction for Film + TV aa 35mm workshop Our direction course is unique in India. This structured aa Television workshop program covers the two streams of learning that are essential DURATION 10 weeks | M – F | 9am – 2pm to career success in this field: 1. We teach you the essential skills of being a fantastic AD, so that you can begin working the day you finish the course. Editing for Film + TV 2. We teach you about direction theory, so that when you do There’s an old saying in the film industry: a film is made or get the opportunity to direct, you can impress producers with broke in the editing suite. A great editor knows how to piece your sense of composition, visualisation and characterisation. together the thousands of images and sounds captured Assistant Directors (AD’s) are some of the most important and during production to create an emotionally captivating, busiest staff on a film set or TV studio. They coordinate the driving film. In the ISFM course, students will study and learn interaction between the director and all other departments. various styles of editing by watching great films, and then They work with the production team to break down the script apply those lessons to their own projects. and understand the requirements for the shoot. They manage Students in the course will be exposed to multiple software the actors, scout locations and plan for all contingencies. packages to ensure they have the technical knowledge Experienced, well trained AD’s are in high demand from every that is required to begin building their careers. They will director in the industry. understand the entire workflow from production into post- production and will receive an introduction to film and TV How do we ensure our direction students are ready to step direction and camerawork. into real productions? We start with great faculty, who can teach students about the latest production techniques Subjects and industry trends, we focus on practical training, and we aa Role of an Editor provide regular guest faculty that includes some of the most aa Principles of communication successful directors currently working. aa Genres & Styles Subjects aa Using the digital editing system aa Introduction to the grammar of filmmaking aa Overview of digital post production aa Basics of scriptwriting aa Analysis various styles by watching films aa Interpreting the script through visuals and sound aa Basics of Linear Editing aa Composition, continuity and shot division aa Basics of compositing and VFX aa The assembly line of production aa Dramatic continuity aa Communicating with other technicians aa Filmic Rhythm, Time & Space aa Understanding the role of an assistant director aa Composite & Component signals aa On-set actor management aa Video Compression & Codecs aa Basics of script breakdown, scheduling, budgeting aa Intro to FCP 7, FCP X, Avid

DURATION 10 weeks | M – F | 9am – 6pm DURATION 10 weeks | M – F | 9am – 2pm 25 weekends | Sat – Sun | 9am – 6pm Acting for Film, TV & Theatre Cinematography for Film + TV This course introduces beginners to the fundamentals of Acting and provides them with the foundation necessary to Cinematographers are wizards of light and movement. They start a career in film and television. can take a dull, uninspiring image and with the use of the right lights, the right filters, and the right positioning, turn that Subjects image into art. In this class, students will learn the basics of aa Introduction to grammar of filmmaking using a camera and camera motion, different types of lighting aa Acting in front of Camera & on Stage and three-point lighting, lenses, filters, and the role of a aa Spontaneous Acting Vs. Method Acting (An Introduction) cinemato­grapher on a set. aa Characterization, Scene Analysis, Identifying beats Starting with analyzing still images, both photography and aa Relaxation Techniques, Blocking and Movement paintings, students learn how to light a scene, whether working in the studio or outdoors. As they progress in skill, aa Mime, Imitation, Improvisation students move from DSLRs to more advanced cameras and aa Voice Training grip equipment including tracks, trolleys and cranes. aa Dance & Fitness In line with the current industry practices, the students will aa Grooming & Make-up follow their footage from the camera into the post-production aa Auditioning for a role digital workflow. aa Responsibilities of an Actor on a Set Subjects aa Communicating with the Director and other technicians aa Role of a Cinematographer DURATION 6 months | M – F | 3pm – 8pm aa Camcorder demo & Practicals aa Types of Lights & 3 Point Lighting aa Theme & Lighting aa Lensing & Composition aa Camera Movement, Grip & Gear aa Use of Filters and Tonalities aa Cinematography for Television