Top Cinematography Courses in India: B.A, M.A, Diploma & More

If movies and TV shows are the biggest source of entertainment then cinematographers who shoot captivating and impressive scenes for them are the most important part of that source. Whatever we see on the big or small screen, we see through the eyes of a cinematographer. The presentation of events, stories or characters in a movie or a TV show depends on the vision and discretion of a cinematographer. Cinematography is so important in the process of filmmaking that it directly affects the performance of the film. That's why filmmakers prefer to give the responsibility of cinematography to only talented professionals. To become a good cinematographer it is very important to have knowledge of camera and technology, and this knowledge is provided by various courses available in this field. Many film institutes offer courses in cinematography ranging from certificate to post graduate level. The details of all those courses are given below. 

Popular Cinematography Courses

There are many popular courses in this domain, some of them are mentioned below:

UG Cinematography Courses	PG Cinematography Courses
BA in Cinematography	MA in Cinematography
BVA in Cinematography	MSc in Photography and Cinematography
BSc in Photography and Cinematography	Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography
Undergraduate Diploma in Cinematography	--
Diploma in Film Technology and Television Production (Cinematography)	--
Bachelor of Film and Television Technology (Cinematography)	--

Cinematography Degree Courses – UG

UG courses in Cinematography can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details below:

Duration of the course	3-4 years
Eligibility Criteria	10+2 from a recognized board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream.
Admission Process	Admissions are granted on the basis of entrance exam.
Entrance Exams	KIITEE NIMSEE DUET WWI JNUEE
What after Undergraduate Course	Candidates can pursue PG degree or Diploma in Cinematography or can start working as assistant technician, assistant director etc.

The undergraduate courses in cinematography are given below:

Undergraduate Cinematography Courses
BA in Cinematography	BVA in Cinematography
Bachelor of Film and Television Technology (Cinematography)	BFA Cinematography
BSc Cinematography	B.Sc in Cinema + Diploma in Cinematography
BA in Photography and Cinematography	BSc in Photography and Cinematography
BA (Hons) Direction & Cinematography	Bachelor in Cinematography
BSc in Filmmaking with Cinematography	--

Distance/Online Cinematography Courses-UG

The distance or online courses are also availbale in cinematography. There is a direct admission process for such courses, which is based on first come first seat basis. The eligibility criteria is class 12 passed in any stream from a recognised board. The courses are mentioned below:

Course	Duration	Institute
Basic Course in Visual Storytelling Online	--	Film and Television Institute of India
Cinematography Course	6 months	CRAFT - Center for Research in Art of Film and Television
Documentary Film Making Course	--	CRAFT - Center for Research in Art of Film and Television
Camera & Lights Course	1-year	Pran's Media Institute

Cinematography Diploma Courses-UG

The diploma courses in UG are of one-year duration. Candidates can take admission in such courses after completing class 12. These courses provide an overview about 3D technology, high tech cameras, ultra HD technology. The diploma courses in Cinematography are:

• Diploma in Film Technology and Television Production (Cinematography)
• Undergraduate Diploma in Cinematography
• NCVTE Diploma in Digital Cinematography
• International Professional Diploma in Cinematography
• Diploma in Cinematography (Director of Film Photgraphy)
• Diploma of Fine Arts in Cinematography

Cinematography Certificate Courses- UG

As mentioned above certificate courses are the short term courses generally of one month to nine months duration. The certificate courses offered in Cinematography are mentioned below:

Certificate Courses in Cinematography
Courses	Duration	Institute
Digital Cinematography using RED	12 weeks	L. V. Prasad Film and TV Academy
Certificate in Cinematography	3 months	Jahangirabad Institute of Technology
Certificate Program in Videography (Camera and Lighting)	6 months	Heritage Institute of Management and Communication
Certificate in Cinematography	6 months	Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies
Nine Months Course in Cinematography	9 months	Mindscreen Film Institute
Certificate in Drone Training	45 days	FTIH - Film And Television Institute of Hyderabad
Advanced Cinematography Course	3 months	Brilliko Institute of Multimedia

 Cinematography Degree Courses – PG

The post graduate courses in cinematography are more advanced level courses which provide the technical knowlege of high tech cameras and the latest technology. Candidates can pursue a PG level course after completing their graduation in any subject. The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course	2 Years
Eligibility Criteria	Undergraduate degree or diploma from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks
Admission Process	Admissions are granted on the basis of entrance exams/merit
Entrance Exams	FTII JET BHU UET DUET JMI WWI JNUEE
What after Postgraduate Course	Candidates can can make their career in various fields of filmmaking.

The postgradute courses in cinematography are:

• MA in Cinematography
• MSc in Photography and Cinematography
• MA in Arts and Aesthetics
• Post Graduate Twining Program (International Postgraduate Diploma in Photography and Cinematography + MA in Mass Communication)
• MSc in Cinema + PG Diploma in Cinematography
• MA in Film and Media (Direction and Cinematography)
• MA in Commercial Photography and Cinematography

Cinematography Diploma Courses – PG

The admission process for PG Diploma course is same as PG degree courses. Candidates need to have bachelor degree in any subject from a recognised university to take admission in a PG Diploma course. These courses are of two-years duration. The courses are listed below:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Television Production
• PG Diploma in Digital Cinematography
• Post Graduate Diploma in Cinematography

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