{"id":380,"date":"2026-07-14T22:30:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iufs.edu\/?p=380"},"modified":"2026-07-14T22:30:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T22:30:03","slug":"professional-diploma-in-film-television-production-film-directing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/iufs.edu\/?p=380","title":{"rendered":"PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN FILM &amp; TELEVISION PRODUCTION\/FILM DIRECTING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong>&nbsp;12 Months (2 Semesters + Final Production Project)<br><strong>Mode:<\/strong>&nbsp;Full-Time<br><strong>Total Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;900\u20131,200 Hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Semester 1 (Common Foundation)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1: Introduction to Cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>History of World Cinema<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>History of European Cinema<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film Language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film Genres<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film Appreciation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 2: Visual Storytelling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perspective<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera Angles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shot Sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Continuity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 3: Film Production Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post-production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film Marketing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;40<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 4: Communication Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teamwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Film Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 5: Health and Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set Safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment Handling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical Safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialization 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Diploma in Cinematography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1: Camera Fundamentals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Camera Types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure Triangle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White Balance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frame Rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 2: Advanced Cinematography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lighting Techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-Point Lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural Lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studio Lighting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color Temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light Meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;100<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 3: Camera Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dolly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crane<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gimbal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steadicam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handheld<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drone Basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 4: Lenses and Filters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lens Selection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depth of Field<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optical Characteristics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ND Filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polarizers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 5: Digital Cinematography<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>RAW Workflow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log Shooting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LUTs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HDR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Commercial Shoot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentary Shoot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Video<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short Film<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialization 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Diploma in Film Directing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1: Directing Fundamentals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Role of the Director<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Director\u2019s Vision<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual Interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Script Breakdown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 2: Working with Actors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Character Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rehearsals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance Direction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 3: Scene Construction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blocking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camera Coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional Beats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 4: Production Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scheduling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budgeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crew Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 5: Directing Genres<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comedy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Television<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct Three Short Films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentary Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialization 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Diploma in Scriptwriting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1: Story Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Story Ideas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Premise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflict<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 2: Screenplay Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three-Act Structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hero\u2019s Journey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beat Sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plot Points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 3: Character Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Character Arcs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dialogue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 4: Writing Formats<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feature Films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TV Drama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short Films<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentary Scripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Scripts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 5: Script Revision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pitching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copyright<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Five Short Scripts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TV Pilot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature Film Screenplay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialization 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Diploma in Film Editing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1: Editing Principles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continuity Editing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhythm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pacing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storytelling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 2: Editing Software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adobe Premiere Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DaVinci Resolve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Cut Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avid Media Composer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 3: Audio Editing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dialogue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound Effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 4: Color Correction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Color Theory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color Grading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LUTs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HDR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 5: Motion Graphics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adobe After Effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Titles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower Thirds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Animation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documentary Edit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commercial Edit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature Film Scene<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music Video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specialization 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Professional Diploma in Camera Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1: Camera Assistant Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul 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Setup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Studio Operations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live Streaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Practical<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live Event Coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Television Studio Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentary Camera Work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feature Film Camera Crew<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industry Software Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should gain practical experience with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adobe Premiere Pro<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DaVinci Resolve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adobe After Effects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adobe Photoshop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adobe Audition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celtx<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Draft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movie Magic Scheduling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Movie Magic Budgeting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Internship (8\u201312 Weeks)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students complete an attachment with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Film production companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Television stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streaming platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advertising agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Capstone Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each student must complete:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One professionally produced short film (15\u201330 minutes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete production file (script, budget, shooting schedule, call sheets, and release forms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio\/showreel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viva voce (oral defense)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assessment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Continuous Assessment:\u00a0<strong>40%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical Projects:\u00a0<strong>30%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final Examination:\u00a0<strong>10%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capstone Film Project:\u00a0<strong>20%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning Outcomes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates will be able 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