Students can hone their skills in one of the contemporary popular visual arts with the aid of Film, Photography & Media. This field of study focuses on the popular, creative, and hospitable contents of films, television, and new screen technologies. It aids pupils in concentrating on dominating practices like the mainstream media, movies, and local media.

Students pursuing a degree in Film, Photography and Media will learn how a feature film, documentary, or short film is created from start to finish. They will learn the finer points of capturing shape, light, and colour, as well as the ideal ways to frame them, through photography. Media may look into ways to incorporate modern visual techniques like digital integration with film and photography.

The intricate interrelationship between cinema and television, the intriguing development of the film industry, the fundamental phases in film production, as well as filming techniques, tricks, and methods for connecting with and conveying ideas are all topics covered in film studies. Some courses will also go in-depth on the major film schools over the course of history and how they have influenced the field of filmmaking up to the present, all while discovering the evolution of cinema, from silent films to black-and-white flicks to the newest blockbusters.

For professional photographers, a photography degree is the first step to take as they learn about both digital and analogue photography as well as how to use still images to convey strong messages. Students who take courses in film or photography will also comprehend how society and culture affect media and how it affects society and culture.

Study levels:

Courses in the field of Film, Photography and Media is offered by colleges and universities in India and abroad at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level via degrees and diplomas. These include:

• Advanced Diploma in Film Production
• Associate degree in 3D Design and Animation
• Associate degree in Digital Media
• Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation
• Bachelor of Animation
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Broadcast Radio
• Bachelor of Broadcast Television
• Bachelor of Communication
• Bachelor of Film Production
• Bachelor of Film Writing and Television
• Bachelor of International Media and Entertainment Business
• Bachelor of Journalism
• Bachelor of Media
• Bachelor of Photography
• Bachelor of Practical Filmmaking
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Screen Media
• Diploma in Design
• Diploma of Film, Television, and Animation
• Graduate Diploma of Photography
• Master of 3D Design and Animation
• Master of Animation
• Master of Arts
• Master of Broadcast Radio
• Master of Broadcast Television
• Master of Communication
• Master of Film Production
• Master of Film Writing and Television
• Master of International Media and Entertainment Business
• Master of Journalism
• Master of Media
• Master of Photography
• Master of Practical Filmmaking
• Master of Science
• Master of Screen Media
• Postgraduate Diploma in Design
• Postgraduate Diploma in Film and Photography
• Postgraduate Diploma in Film, Television, and Animation
• Postgraduate Diploma in Media Management
• Doctor of Philosophy in Film, Photography or Media Studies

Specialisations

The field of Film, Photography and Media studies require a certain level of expertise across a broad spectrum as students will be given more opportunities to focus on their interests, choosing a specialisation to focus on. These include:

• Acting and Directing
• Advertising Photography
• Aerial Photography
• Audio Journalism
• Commercial production
• Celebrity Photography
• Cinematography
• Commercial Photography
• Contemporary Cinema
• Digital Journalism
• Documentary Filmmaking
• Electronic and Digital Media Production
• Fine Art Photography
• Game Development
• Global Media
• Mass Communication
• Mass Communication and Media Literacy
• Media and Diversity
• Media Cultures
• Media Industries
• Media Psychology
• Media Research
• Media Technology
• Nature Photography
• Performance Studies
• Photojournalism
• Portraiture
• Production
• Public Relations
• Screenwriting
• Script Editing
• Travel Photography
• Underwater Photography
• Wedding Photography
• Wildlife Photography

Employability

There are several options with regards to employment for students pursuing a degree in Film, Photography, and Media. Graduates can look forward to prospective careers such as movie directing, freelance photography, photojournalism, camera operating, film and video editing, or visual effects editing.

Job titles include:

• Film Director
• Broadcast Presenter
• Location Manager
• Camera Operator
• Program Researcher
• Art Director
• Video Editor
• Radio/television Announcers
• Reporter
• PR Specialist
• Journalists
• Writers and Authors
• Photographer: Magazines, TV Shows, Wedding, Nature, Aquatic, Travel or Landscapes.