BA Film and TV

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About the Program

The Film Studies Program at DBS Global University offers a comprehensive and industry-focused education designed to prepare students for successful careers in the film and media industry. With mentorship from acclaimed filmmakers like Dipankar Jojo Chai, Gautami Vegyaraju, Aseem Bajaj, Nakul Kamte, and Vikesh Bhutani, students gain unparalleled insights and practical experience.

The program is enhanced by a partnership with Dehradun's JSR Studios, providing access to state-of-the-art production facilities and equipment. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, with students producing films annually, participating in industry projects, and gaining international exposure through film festivals. Additionally, the program offers free future skills certificates in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Digital Marketing, and Machine Learning, ensuring graduates are versatile and highly employable. Located in Dehradun, a city known for its educational prominence and film-friendly policies, DBS Global University provides a supportive and enriching environment for aspiring film maker.

Advantage @DGU

  • Dehradun - A Safe, Beautiful & Cosmopolitan Education City.
  • Bundle of Industry Integrated Value Added Certificates.
  • Students from 23 States & 5 Countries on campus.
  • Multiple Placements for all.
  • More than 250+ Companies for Campus Placement.
  • Possibilities of International Exposure.
  • Separate in campus Girls & Boys hostels with Modern Sporting & Gym facilities.

Mentored By Filmmakers

Our B.A. Film & New Media Production program is crafted with guidance from acclaimed filmmakers, providing students with unparalleled expertise and mentorship. Our industry ties with Mumbai's HK Studios Education & Purple People Labs ensure students learn from industry veterans like:

Dipankar Jojo Chai (Satya Prem Ki Katha, Pink, Gulabo Sitabo, October)

Gautami Vegyaraju (Bajirao Mastani, Sultan, Phillauri, Life Sahi Hai S2)

Aseem Bajaj (Sacred Games, Golmaal, Runway 34, Bholaa)

Nakul Kamte (Lagaan, Rang De Basant, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag)

Vikesh Bhutani (Gully Boy, Dil Dhadakne Do, Fukrey, Mirzapur)

USPs of the Program

Expert Mentorship

Students receive mentorship from acclaimed filmmakers such as Dipankar Jojo Chai ("Pink"), Gautami Vegyaraju ("Bajirao Mastani"), Aseem Bajaj ("Sacred Games"), Nakul Kamte ("Lagaan"), and Vikesh Bhutani ("Gully Boy"), ensuring unparalleled learning and industry connections.

Industry-Grade Infrastructure

Our partnership with HK Studio Mumbai & Dehradun's JSR Studios provides access to state-of-the-art production facilities, offering hands-on experience with cutting-edge media technologies.

Experiential Learning

Students engage in practical projects, producing a film each year, with opportunities for premieres at multiplexes and participation in international film festivals. The curriculum includes real-world industry projects and internships.

Thriving Film Landscape

Dehradun's film-friendly policies and support from the Uttarakhand Film Development Council (UFDC) make it an emerging hub for filmmakers, offering incentives like tax benefits and exemption of shooting charges.

Student-Friendly Environment

Dehradun's affordable living costs, safe environment, and excellent educational infrastructure provide a conducive atmosphere for students, complemented by homely residential facilities at DBS Global University.

Career Opportunities

    1. Film Director
    2. Cinematographer
    3. Screenwriter
    4. Film Editor
    5. Television Producer
    6. Production Manager
    7. Sound Designer
    8. Film Critic

Course Structure

Semester I Semester II
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Film Analysis and History- I 3 Film Analysis and History II 3
Introduction to Indian Arts 3 Basics of Filmmaking II 3
Basics of Filmmaking I 3 English Literature 3
Creative Writing 3 Introduction to the Business of Film 2
Media & Culture 3 Introduction to Animation 3
English Grammar 3 Understanding of World Art 3
Environmental Studies 2 Screenwriting 3
TOTAL 20 TOTAL 20
Semester III Semester IV
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Basics of Line Production 4 Cinematography Theory I 4
Introduction to Game Design 3 Introduction to Production Design 4
Digital Art 2 Still Photography 2
Understanding Art Context 2 Sound Recording Techniques I 4
Culture Studies 2 Visualisation Foundation 3
Art of Colour 2 Technique of Editing and Digital Imaging 3
Creative Production 4
Grammar of Editing 3
PRACTICALS PRACTICALS
Digital Art Practical I 1 Cinematography Practical I 1
Sound Recording Techniques Practical I 1
Digital Editing Practical I 1
TOTAL 23 TOTAL 23
Semester V Semester VI
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
History and Evolution of Theatre 2 DIT and Colour Correction 3
Cinematography Theory II 4 Cinematography Theory III 3
Sound Recording Playback Techniques II 4 Location Management 3
Introduction to Semiotics / Semiology 2 Talent Management 2
Music Experience 2
PRACTICALS PRACTICALS
Miniature Set Project 2 Cinematography Practical III 1
Night Shoot Project 2 Graduation Film 8
Cinematography Practical II 1
Sound Recording Techniques Practical II 1
TOTAL 20 TOTAL 20

Scholarships

Scholarships for Under-Graduate Students

Scholarship for Undergraduate Students for 2024 intake

CATEGORY All India
SCHOLARSHIPS 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00%
12th Percentage (Any Central Board) 80.00-84.99 85.00-89.99 90.00-92.50 92.60-94.99 95 96 97 98 99
JEE Percentile 75-79.99 80 - 84.99 85 - 89.99 90 - 94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-97.99 98-98.99 99-100
CUET Percentile 88 - 89.99 90-91.99 92-93.99 94-94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-99.99 98-98.99 99-100

Note: Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects will not be considered)

SCHOLARSHIP FOR UTTARAKHAND DOMICILE

  • 25% on Tuition Fee

Note:
No two scholarships can be clubbed together, if any student eligible for two scholarships may choose the higher scholarship from the respective category.

Procedure

  1. Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form avaliable with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission wlil not be eligible for merit scholarship.
  2. Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
  3. Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you wlil receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
  4. The scholarship wlil be disbursed semester wise.
  5. In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared tlil the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks wlil have to submit the balance fees.
  6. Whlie applying for a scholarship and fliling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects wlil not be considered).

However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards wlil be subject to:

  1. 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
  2. 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
  3. Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
  4. Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
  5. Students should give an undertaking of being avaliable at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwlil programmes.
  6. There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
  7. Students need to send a thank you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
  8. In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester wlil be withdrawn.

Disclaimer:

  • Notwithstanding anything under this Scholarship scheme, ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST has sole discretion to edit, modify, change, update, continue or abandon the above-mentioned Scholarship going forward at any given point in time, without any prior written intimation. Management wlil be the final deciding authority for all scholarship decisions as stated in this specific disclaimer.
  • There is no concept of automatic renewal for next semester. The Sponsorship Committee shall decide every semester on a case-to-case basis, subject to the Scholarship Scheme if prevaliing at the relevant time.
  • There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of discontinuation / transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of college leaving certificate.
  • Please note that this communication is without prejudice to any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST and this communication should not be considered as a waiver of any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST in the applicants’ favour.
Flexible Pathways to Honors Degrees

Eligibility

To pursue this program student must have

  1. 10+2 education completed in the Science, Humanities or Commerce from a recognized educational Board.
  2. A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.

How to Apply

In order to pursue this program, the students can talk to our counceller or use links below for further details:

Student Speak

Dhruv Tripathi

I am delighted to say that the faculties and the staff has helped me to achieve these dreams. Here, I not only had the chance to develop on my technical skills but also on other aspects such as Leadership & Management skills.

Saswati Pattjoshi

⁠I am very thankful to the department faculty and the placement cell that helped me achieve this while guiding me at every stage. My experience with the placement procedure was really great as I got to learn a lot. The placement cell is very well versed about each step.

Satyam Shekhar

⁠It is a great experience being at DBSGU. Our CDC department has helped a lot during the process of placement. They make sure that each student is well prepared for the interview.

Jyoti Nainwal

I am really thankful towards our college and placement cell, for supporting and providing us opportunities to learn interview skills, communication skills and guiding us in placements. The staff was supportive and informed us with enough notice regarding every placement drive.

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Ensuring Great Career

At DBSGU each student gets the opportunity to appear for more than 250+ companies each year and each student is able to get the optimum placement deserved. The maximum take home salary has been Rs. 20.5 Lakhs & CTC 23.5 Lakhs. Based on the intensity of training and exposure involved in the management program chosen by students at DBSGU, they are offered positions ranging from Mid-level Manager, Functional Expert, Consultant (Entry Level), Entry Level Managerial and Domain Trained positions.

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