About the Programme

The B.A. in Film, Television & OTT Production is a three-year undergraduate programme offered by the Sharda School of Media, Film and Entertainment that blends critical understanding with intensive experiential learning. Designed for future-ready visual storytellers, the course offers hands-on training in all aspects of production—from scripting and direction to cinematography, editing, and post-production. Students work on fiction and documentary projects while exploring the history and evolution of Indian and global cinema. The programme incorporates the latest media trends such as AI-assisted editing, virtual production, OTT content development, and immersive storytelling. Learning is enriched through regular masterclasses by industry experts, workshops, studio visits, and live production assignments. This career-focused programme equips students to create content for films, television, and digital platforms like Netflix and YouTube or to launch their own ventures in the entertainment industry.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO1: Demonstrate professional, social and entrepreneurial skills related to the media, film and entertainment industry.
PEO2: Support the media, film and entertainment industry as the competent, trained and qualified workforce.
PEO3: Prove themselves as competent, trained, qualified technicians and filmmakers in the field of media higher studies, academia, communication research, innovative solutions in the broadcast and digital media industry.
PEO4: Make a difference in the advertising, corporate communication, film, television, OTT platforms, multimedia and audiovisual communication-related industries as competent, trained, qualified technicians and film-makers

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO1: Domain Knowledge in the field of Film Making, Television and OTT platforms: Apply the knowledge to fiction and non-fiction filmmaking, advertising and other disciplines of cinema, digital release and telecast
PO2: Communication Skills: Exhibit high levels of verbal and non-verbal forms of contemporary communication skills.
PO3: Modern Tool Usage: Demonstrate skilled usage of modern tools and techniques to effectively communicate with the target audience.
PO4: Problem Solving Skills: Identify, formulate, research, and analyze the problems and reach logical conclusions and solutions to solve real-life problems and challenges.
PO5: Values, Ethics and Contribution to Society: Understand the importance of Values and Ethics in the field of Film making and Television Production and the morals of serving the society and community for sustainable development.
PO6: Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurial Traits: Display Team spirit and Inculcate Leadership Traits to contribute individually as well as in a team or group of media professionals.
PO7: Innovation and Research Related Skills: Identify, formulate, research, and analyze the literature and problems and reach logical and innovative solutions and conclusions.
PO8: Lifelong Learning: Develop into lifelong learner and consistently updating with current knowledge, skills and technologies.

Programme Specific Outcomes( PSO's)

PSO1: Expertise in the field of Media, Film and Entertainment industry
PSO2: Applied proficiency in the different disciplines of Mass Communication

This course is for individuals who...

individuals who are creative, imaginative, and passionate about visual storytelling, and who wish to explore aesthetic expression through film, television, and digital media with dedication and perseverance.

Students who are looking for...

A successful career in cinema, television, and digital content production, and are eager to explore the creative and technical aspects of visual media, are ideal for this programme.

Course Fee

1st Year 222000

2nd Year 228660

3rd Year 235520

1st Sem 113500	3rd Sem 116830	5th Sem 120260
2nd Sem 113500	4th Sem 116830	6th Sem 120260

For International Students

Fee Per Semester	Fee Per Year
NA	3400**

Programme Structure

Semester 1

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY SUBJECTS
1	BCJ 119	Understanding Media	3	0	0	3	Co-Requisite	CC
2	BCJ 120	Communication: Concepts & Principles	5	0	0	5	Core	CC
JURY SUBJECTS
3	BCJ 112	Basics of Computer & IT Skills	0	0	2	1	Core Elective	DSE
3	BCJ 113	Understanding Media Tools	0	0	2	1	Core Elective	DSE
4	OPE 110	Audio-Visual Production Process	0	2	2	3	Elective	AECC
5	VOF 101	Script Writing	0	2	2	3	Co-Requisite	SEC
6	ARP 101	Communicative English I	1	0	2	2	Co-Requisite	AECC
7	BCJ 111	Understanding Indian Culture & Art Forms	0	2	2	3	Co-Requisite	AECC
	TOTAL CREDITS					20

Semester 2

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits		Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits		Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY SUBJECTS
1	BCJ 107	Basics of Research Methodology	4	0	0	4		Core	CC
2	BCJ 114	Understanding Media Laws & Ethics	3	0	0	3		Core	CC
JURY SUBJECTS
3	BCJ 115	Basics of Sound & Image	0	0	2	1		Core	CC
4	BCJ 116	Art of Writing for Media	0	0	2	1		Core	DSE
4	BCJ 117	Media Trial - Case Studies	0	0	2	1		Core	DSE
5	OPE	Material Animation Technique	0	2	2	3		Elective	AECC
6	VOF 104	Writing and Anchoring for Radio, TV & Digital Media	0	2	2	3		Co-requisite	SEC
7	ARP 102	Communicative English II	1	0	2	2		Co-requisite	AECC
8	BCJ 118	Entrepreneurship & Start Ups	0	2	2	3		Co-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL							20

Semester 3

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY PAPER
1	BTP 201	Introduction to Film & Television	4	0	0	4	Core	CC
2	BTP 218	Film Theory & History of Cinema	3	0	0	3	Core	CC
3	BTP 202	Writing for Visual Media	2	1	0	3	Co-Requisite	CC
JURY PAPER
4	BTP 219	Basics of Audiography	0	0	2	1	Core	CC
5	BTP 220	Introduction to Digital Photography & Basic Lighting Techniques	0	0	2	1	Core	CC
6	BTP 221	Basics of Digital Video Editing	0	0	2	1	Core-Elective	DSE
6	BTP 222	Basics of Digital Audio Editing	0	0	2	1	Core-Elective	DSE
7	RBL001	Research Based Learning	0	0	4	0	Co-Requisite	AECC
8	OPE	Radio Jockeying & Podcast Programme Production	0	2	2	3	Elective	AECC
9	VOF 202	Smartphone Film Making – I	0	2	2	3	Co-Requisite	SEC
10	ARP 207	Communicative English III - Logical Skills Building and Soft Skills	1	0	2	2	Co-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL						21

Semester 4

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits		Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
			L	T	P
THEORY PAPER
1	BTP 207	Direction & Production Methodology	3	0	0	3		Co-Requisite	CC
2	BTP 223	Introduction to Continuity I Actuality I Dialogue Exercise (Any One)*	1	2	0	3		CC	CC
3	BTP 224	Advance Motion Picture Photography & Lighting*	1	4	0	5		CC	CC
JURY PAPER
4	BTP 225	Advance Digital Video Editing	0	1	2	2		Co-Requisite	DSE
5	BTP 226	Advance Digital Audio Editing
6	BTP 227	Audiography & Sound Design	0	0	2	1		CC	CC
7	OPE	Basics of Still Photography	0	2	2	3		Elective	AECC
8	RBL002	Research Based Learning – II	0	0	0	0		Audit	AECC
9	ARP 306	Communicative English IV – Campus to Corporate	1	0	2	2		Co-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL							19

Semester 5

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY PAPER
1	BTP 320	Film Appreciation & Analysis	3	0	0	3	Core	CC
2	BTP 321	Networking, Promotion & Digital Marketing of films	3	0	0	3	Core	CC
3	BTP 322	Introduction to Playback Studio Sound Recording & Mixing*	1	2	2	4	Core	CC
4	BTP 323	Graphics, Animation, Visual Design & Compositing*	1	0	4	3	Co-Requisite	CC
JURY PAPER
5	BTP 324	Studio & Location Lighting	0	1	2	2	Core	CC
6	BTP 325	Project: Mise-en-scene	0	1	2	2	Core	CC
7	RBL 003	Research Based Learning – III	0	0	2	1	Co-Requisite	AECC
8	INC 001	Industry Connect	0	2	0	2	Pre-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL						20

Semester 6

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY PAPER
1	BTP 326	Idea to Screenplay (Fiction)*	3	0	0	3	Core	CC
2	BTP 327	Understanding Multi Camera Set-up & Shoot*	1	3	2	5	Core	CC
3	BTP 328	Fiction I Non-Fiction-Degree Film: Project (Any one)*	1	3	2	5	Core	CC
JURY PAPER
4	BTP 329	Fiction Exercise Project	0	0	2	1	Core	CC
5	BTP 330	Non-Fiction Exercise Project	0	0	2	1	Core	CC
6	RBL 004	Research Based Learning IV	0	0	2	1	Co-Requisite	AECC
7	OPE	Smartphone Mobile Film Making	0	2	2	3	Elective	AECC
8	CCU	Community Connect	0	2	0	2	Co-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL						20

Semester 7

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY PAPER
1	BCJ 412	Qualitative Research Methods	3	0	0	3	Core	CC
2	BCJ 413	Quantitative Research Methods	3	0	0	3	Core	CC
3	BCJ 414	Communication Research Methods & Tools	3	0	0	3	Co-Requisite	CC
4	BCJ 415	Statistics for Research	2	1	0	3	Co-Requisite	CC
JURY PAPER
5	BCJ 416	Qualitative Research Lab	0	1	2	2	Core	CC
6	BCJ 417	Quantitative Research Lab	0	1	2	2	Co-Requisite	CC
7	BCJ 418	Project on constructing tools for Media & Communication Research	0	2	2	3	Core	CC
8	OPE	Anchoring for Different Media	0	3	2	4	Elective	AECC
Total						23

Semester 8

S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Course Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY PAPER
1	BCJ 419	Ethical Perspective of Media & Communication Research	3	0	0	3	Co-Requisite	CC
JURY PAPER
2	BCJ 420	Research Writing Techniques	0	0	2	1	Co-Requisite	CC
3	OPE	Digital Media Marketing	0	3	2	4	Elective	AECC
4	BCJ 421	Media & Communication Dissertation - Project	0	3	12	9	Core	CC
Total						17

Programme Curricula

S.No.	Academic year	Curricula Link
1	2024-25	View Details
2	2023-24	View Details
3	2021-22	View Details
4	2020-21	View Details
5	2019-20	View Details

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students	Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in English Communication.
For International Students	The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.

Career path you can choose after the course

Editing Trainee
Production Coordinator
Camera Trainee
Visual Effects Producer
Cinematographer
Production Coordinator
Freelance Storyboard Editor
Production Coordinator

Balaji Motion Pictures
Excel Entertainment
Reliance Big Entertainment
Viacom 18 Motion
AGS Entertainment Pvt. Ltd
Madras Talkies
Red Chillies Entertainment
Phantom Films

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