B.Des / Academic Year 2025-26 / Batch 2024-28 / Semester IV / Specialization Core Courses : Communication Design - Video Film Design

Understand the significance of short-form videos on social media platforms. Developing creative ideas and storytelling techniques specifically tailored for short-form videos on social media platforms. Understand the fundamentals of mobile filmmaking and effectively utilize smartphones for video production. Demonstrate proficiency in video editing and post-production techniques for social media videos.

Catalogue Code: T8968
Course Type: Specialization Core Course
Total Credit: 3
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 75
Internal Marks: 45
External Marks : 30
Total Marks: 75
Primary Purpose of Course: Skill Development
Course Code: 0801210433
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Course Needs: Global

1. Understanding the practical application of juxtaposition in film narrative.

2. Constructing a narrative

Catalogue Code: TD8009
Course Type: Specialization Core Course
Total Credit: 3
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 75
Internal Marks: 45
External Marks : 30
Total Marks: 75
Course Code: 0801210432
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Course Needs: Global

1. To understand how to express ideas with visual and textual content.

2. To study Branding and using the Brand guidelines when creating in film media/ ad

campaigns/ marketing collaterals.

3. To understand the use of Typography in Film Media.

4. Introduce students to layout design and use of composition in film media.

Catalogue Code: TD8008
Course Type: Specialization Core Course
Total Credit: 3
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 75
Internal Marks: 45
External Marks : 30
Total Marks: 75
Primary Purpose of Course: Skill Development
Course Code: 0801210431
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Course Needs: Global

Understand the basic concepts and terminology used in acting and to develop self-awareness and explore the actors instrument (body, voice, emotions). Learn to analyze scripts and develop character interpretation. Perform scenes and monologues with authenticity and emotional depth.

Catalogue Code: T8985
Course Type: Specialization Core Course
Total Credit: 3
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 75
Internal Marks: 45
External Marks : 30
Total Marks: 75
Primary Purpose of Course: Skill Development
Course Code: 0801210430
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Course Needs: Global

Understand the role and significance of music in cinema as a storytelling tool and emotional enhancer. Identify different types and genres of music commonly used in films and recognize their specific purposes and effects. Analyze and interpret the relationship between music and visuals in film. To understand music for different types of films.

Catalogue Code: T8966
Course Type: Specialization Core Course
Total Credit: 3
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 75
Internal Marks: 45
External Marks : 30
Total Marks: 75
Primary Purpose of Course: Skill Development
Course Code: 0801210429
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Course Needs: Global

To develop the ability to use a sound and music for cinematic storytelling.

Catalogue Code: T8947
Course Type: Specialization Core Course
Total Credit: 3
Credits (Theory): 2
No. of Hours: 75
Internal Marks: 45
External Marks : 30
Total Marks: 75
Primary Purpose of Course: Skill Development
Course Code: 0801210428
Floating Credit: No
Audit Course: No
Course Skill Type: Others
Course Needs: Global