How to apply for FTII Pune online weekend basic course in writing screen dialogues and scenes
Want to build your career as a screen writter in the TV or film industry? Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune is giving an opportunity through a short time online course. Go through this article to know about the course details, including eligibility, fee, admissions, application dates etc.
An academic institute under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of the Indian Government, Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune is going to conduct an online weekend course in writing dialogue and scenes for screen. The course will be organized by the institute's Vijay Tendulkar Writers' Academy (VTWA).Why to join this course
The course is helpful to those who are interested to learn screenplay that incorporates around 50 scenes with powerful dialogues. This course will teach you some classic techniques to write a memorable dialogue and powerful scenes. You will know the 'Unsaid impact', how to distinguish dialogue and conversation, text and sub-text, words and pictures, wit and humor etc. You will also learn to craft a dramatic scene including the structure, type and the purpose of scenes through this course. Also, this online short certificate course will enhance your skill to create suspense, tension and anticipation. You will even be able to bring humor to the scene. Moreover, a participation e-certificate will be provided to all the selected candidates on completion of the course successfully with minimum 90% attendance.Dates and timing of the classes
The online 4 days classes will be held on weekly basis only on Saturday and Sunday. It will be organized on 21st - 22nd November and 28th - 29th November 2020 from 11.00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Eligibility criteria
Educational qualification
Interested candidates should be 12th standard HSC passed. However, 10th passed candidates may also be considered in exceptional cases. In addition, candidates must be computer literate and capable to take online classes. Age limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old as on 1st November 2020.
Number of available seats
Number of total participants is a maximum of 25 out of which 7 seats are reserved for the applicants of the previous batch scheduled from 10th to 18th Oct 2020. However, if the number of participants is less than 20, the course may not be conducted. The selection will be based on a first-come-first basis. An e-mail will be sent to all selected participants as well as a list of selected candidates will also be published on the official website of FTII.Fees
A course fee of Rs. 7,200/-, including GST, is required for Indian nationals whereas Rs. 21,600/- including GST is to be paid by Foreign nationals including NRI, OCI etc. Fees submitted by all non-selected participants will be refunded within 7-10 days from the course commencement date. However, fees of selected candidates will not be refunded, transferable or adjustable at any cost. Fees should be paid through online SBI collect along with the application form.Application procedure
Important notes
"Google Classroom" will be used as the online platform to conduct the course. Accordingly, all participants must get familiarized with the same before commencement of the course. The login ID, password and all joining procedures to this online class will be provided through the selection email shared with all selected candidates.
Now let's have a look at the requirements to participate in this online class:
Last date of submission of application: Online application along with payment of fees must be submitted by 6:00 p.m. on 9th November 2020, beyond which no application will be considered.Helpdesk
Contact person: Prof. Sandeep Shahare
Contact Number: 9923242654
E-mail: ftiipuneonline@gmail.com
Address:
Film and Television Institute of India
Law College Road, Erandwane
Pune, Maharashtra 411004
Phone-(020) 2558 0000
Website: https://www.ftii.ac.in/
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This seems to be a unique course by FTII, Pune. There are many students who have interest in these type of engagements and it appears that this is a quite good course to learn the art of dialogue and screen writing. Today there is a big unemployment situation in the country and such practical courses would definitely be helpful for the interested students in making a career in the related field. The eligible candidates should take advantage of this opportunity.