People interested in learning the basics of film-making can now join St Xavier’s College, Ranchi. The premiere college of the State has launched a short term course on ‘Basic Film Making’. It would be run under Department of Mass Communication and Video Production (MCVP).
Seat limit for the batch is 30 students. The entire course fee is Rs25,000. Addressing mediapersons during a Press meet on Monday, College Principal Nicholas Tete said, “It is a three months course with seven credits. One credit is equal to 15 hours. Classes will be conducted from 3pm to 5pm.”
list of faculty members includes renowned film makers ShriPrakash, Meghnath, Biju Toppo, Sushil Ankan along with Film Sreenplay Writer Shaiwal and Cameraman Sumveg.
There is no age limit for pursuing the course. MCVP department Head Santosh Kiro, In-charge Alok Ranjan and laboratory Technician Sanjay Mandal said the classes for the launched course will commence as soon as the 30 students are admitted. Ranjan mentioned that depending on the response of this short-term course, the department may start similar duration courses in broadcasting and photography.
Notably, MCVP department has been carrying out an under graduation in MCVP since 2002. Tete said as the department is now fully equipped with technical resources, they unveiled a short-term course for the first time ever.