All modules in this course are obligatory. Workshops are valuated for credit by attendance or assignments. The management reserves the right to change the syllabus without prior notice.

75% attendance is compulsory for all lectures, film screenings, workshops and other group activities in order to graduate and receive the diploma.

Schedule: The course is divided into 13 modules some of which run simultaneously. Its spans two semesters of 38 instructional weeks 575 sessions / 115 credits. Classes are be held five days a week from 9.30a.m. to 1.30p.m. and in the evenings from 3p.m. to 8.30 p.m. On weekends class may stretch from 10a.m. to 8.30p.m. Students are expected to put in several hours of self study on a regular basis. In addition, there will be film screenings and workshops/guest lectures scheduled as per availability of the resource person. Sufficient prior intimation will be provided.

Facilities: XIC has a fully equipped air-conditioned studio, a sound-proof control room, a sound studio, cameras and lights to enable students to prepare productions that simulate real life work situations. XIC also has a Media Resource Centre which comprises an updated film archive of audio-visuals, and a wide collection of books and periodicals.

Course Design and Coordination: Satish Bhatia and Anita Parihar
Course Method: This course aims to provide an integrated overview of film and television with emphasis on direction and production. Students will receive a working knowledge of scheduling and budgeting as well. Value additions will be in terms of appreciation of this medium through film screenings, workshops, field trips and guest lecturers.
While the emphasis will be on the art and craft of audio-visual production (scripting, cinematography, editing, sound and special effects) the course will also attempt to provide students with an opportunity to look at a range of classical and contemporary cinema in order to read and understand films in the changing social milieu of the new digital age.

Practical hands-on training in the polytechnic style of teaching forms the core of the learning process. Here the student will have to learn by making mistakes. Doing and re-doing is the official mantra till students attain a level of confidence to handle the work independently. Their abilities will be channeled and their skills sharpened and honed through multiple approaches, constant guidance and supervision by qualified instructors - practising professionals in their areas of expertise.

Eligibility: Any graduate in Arts, Mass Media, Science or Commerce with at least 55 percent marks. Working persons are not eligible. As the course is physically demanding, absenteeism because of ill-health may disqualify a student. It is also recommended that each student make provisions to have access to or purchase an SLR camera of their own for the still photography module. (The Instructor will guide the students accordingly)
 

Tuition Fees	Rs. 90,000/-
Add Production fee	Rs. 80,000/-
Add Registration Fee	Rs. 2,500/-
Add Library deposit ( refundable )	Rs. 2,500/-
Total	Rs. 1,75,000/-