Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata is inviting applications for admission to full time course of three years duration leading to a Post -Graduate Diploma in Cinema. Specializations offered are Direction and Screenplay, Cinematography, Audiography and Editing. The courses are offered for the session 2011-2012 to 2013-2014. Following are details of courses, specializations and application procedure:
Course Structure: First year of the course will be an Integrated Course of 42 weeks duration. This is common for all students. Specialization Programmes will be offered in 2nd and 3rd year with a total of 84 weeks duration. Course will be conducted through classroom lectures, practical / structured exercises, film screenings, interactions with professionals and workshops. Specializations offered in the program are
1. Direction and Screenplay
2. Cinematography
3. Audiography
4. Editing
Maximum 40 students per batch will be selected per each specialisation. SRFTI will conduct an All India Level Entrance Examination for short listing the candidates. Admission test will be conducted at Kolkata, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati, Patna, Lucknow, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Ernakulam, Hyderabad, Raipur, Srinagar, Bangalore and Dehradun.
Interested candidates can download application forms from the SRFTI website www.srfti.gov.in . Last date for the receipt of completed application forms is 24th August 2011.
SRFTI is also offering Film Acting Course. This is a short term course will 6 months duration. Separate admission notification will be issued for this course. For details such as course fee, eligibility for various programs/ spcialisation, see www.srfti.gov.in