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Yes, students at AAFT School of Cinema/AAFT Noida do get opportunities to be involved with professional film‑making environments and industry‑linked practical exposure, though formal placements on major professional film sets may not be guaranteed for all. Here's how the industry connection typically works:

1. Practical Industry Exposure through Curriculum

AAFT's cinema courses emphasize hands‑on practice with real production workflows — students learn through shooting, directing, editing, and working with professional equipment in studios and on shooting floors provided by the institute. This means much of the film set experience happens within an academic/controlled production context that simulates real world film production. 

2. Industry Workshops, Masterclasses & Guest Sessions

Students participate in guest lectures, workshops and masterclasses by industry professionals (actors, directors, cinematographers etc.), which gives them exposure to film professionals and sometimes leads to networking opportunities that can help them find real set opportunities independently. 

3. Collaborations & Skill Development Partnerships

AAFT has formal collaborations with organisations like the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), aimed at enhancing industry‑related skill development and professional readiness. These partnerships help bridge academic learning with industry expectations, increasing the chances that students can pursue internships or productions externally. 

4. In‑House Live Projects & Student Productions

Students do work on live projects, such as short films, documentaries, and other production assignments that mirror real film set conditions — this helps them build portfolios and gain crew‑level experience before entering actual professional sets. 

5. Placement Support & Industry Networking

AAFT's placement and career support cells (EDGE & CARE) help students find internships and industry roles in film, television, OTT and related media. While this support can lead to opportunities on professional film sets, specific job or set work depends on individual performance, networking, and industry demand.

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Yes, AAFT School of Cinema (part of AAFT University / Marwah Studios in Noida) actively invites guest speakers and industry professionals from Bollywood and the broader Indian film & entertainment world to interact with students through workshops, masterclasses, interactive sessions, and special events.

Examples of Celebrity & Industry Interactions

1. Bollywood Actors & Film Personalities on Campus

• Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Neha Sharma, both well-known Bollywood actors, visited AAFT to share insights and interact with students in inspirational sessions.

• Cast members from the film Kapkapii — including Tusshar Kapoor, Siddhi Idnani, and Sonia Rathee — appeared at a campus event where they engaged with students about the film and the industry.

2. Workshops with Film Industry Veterans

• Renowned actor Puneet Issar and actress Simran Sachdeva conducted a workshop for cinema students, sharing expertise on acting and filmmaking.

• Other industry figures — such as Nimrat Kaur — have been featured in special sessions, enhancing exposure to professional acting and cinema insights.

3. Guest Speakers Across Creative Fields

• Apart from actors and directors, AAFT hosts a range of industry professionals and thought leaders — including film directors, writers, producers, and other creative experts — through masterclasses and symposiums that enrich the learning environment.

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Yes — at AAFT School of Cinema, scriptwriting and storytelling are compulsory subjects across almost all degree programs in film, television, and digital content. These form the core foundation for filmmaking, as AAFT emphasizes concept-to-screen training.

Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Scriptwriting / Screenwriting

Coverage:

Writing scripts for short films, feature films, web series, and commercials

Techniques for dialogue, scene construction, screenplay formatting, and character development

Understanding genre, tone, pacing, and cinematic language

Program Integration:

Undergraduate Programs (BA/BFA in Film & Television): Scriptwriting is taught from first year onward, with practical assignments and workshops.

Postgraduate Programs (MA/MFA/PG Diploma): Advanced screenwriting is mandatory, focusing on complex storytelling, adaptations, and professional scripts.

2. Storytelling / Narrative Design

Coverage:

Fundamentals of visual storytelling, narrative structure, and plot development

Storyboarding, ideation, and translating ideas into cinematic language

Workshops on character arcs, conflict resolution, and audience engagement

Integration:

Storytelling is embedded in all practical modules, including direction, editing, and cinematography.

Compulsory for both undergraduate and postgraduate students to strengthen conceptual clarity before production.

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Yes, students at AAFT School of Cinema do work on real filmmaking projects as part of their academic training, though the nature of this exposure can vary by course and level. Here's how practical film project work is incorporated into the programs:

Student Film Projects

Hands-on filmmaking assignments form a core part of AAFT's cinema degrees and diplomas. Across programs like the M.A. Cinema, B.Sc/Cinema-related degrees, and various Diploma courses, students are required to create short films, documentaries, music videos, ad films, and other motion picture formats as part of their semester-wise project work. These projects are structured into the curriculum and help students apply filmmaking techniques in real production contexts.

• Students work on fiction films, short films, documentaries, ad films, and photo stories as semester projects. 

• These projects are often showcased, for example at events like the Global Film Festival Noida, where student short films are screened to audiences that include industry professionals.

Production-Oriented Curriculum

AAFT's cinema courses emphasize hands-on, practical learning with a strong focus on production skills:

• Students learn scriptwriting, camera operation, lighting, directing, editing, and sound design through practical assignments and workshops. 

• The infrastructure includes film studios, shooting floors, post-production labs, and editing suites, so students can work on complete production workflows.

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Yes — at AAFT School of Cinema, the degree programs in film and television are structured to provide a broad foundation in filmmaking while also offering specialisation options in key areas such as direction, cinematography, editing, and acting. Here's a detailed breakdown:

1. Core Curriculum (Common to All Students)

All students in BA/BFA or MA/MFA in Cinema study foundational subjects like:

Film theory and history

Scriptwriting & storytelling

Film production & direction basics

Visual language and cinematography fundamentals

Editing and post-production techniques

Sound design and music in films

Acting basics & on-screen performance

These courses ensure every student has a holistic understanding of filmmaking before choosing a specialization. 

2. Specialization Options

a) Direction

Focus on film direction, scene blocking, shot composition, and storytelling through visuals

Includes practical projects like directing short films, web series, and advertisements

Covers working with actors, technical crew, and production management

b) Cinematography

In-depth study of camera operation, lighting, framing, and shot design

Hands-on experience with DSLRs, cinema cameras, drones, and lighting equipment

Projects include shooting short films, commercials, and digital content

c) Editing / Post-Production

Covers video editing, color grading, sound editing, and visual effects (VFX)

Training on industry-standard software like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects

Practical assignments include editing short films, documentaries, and ad campaigns

d) Acting / Performance

Students learn method acting, improvisation, dialogue delivery, body language, and screen presence

Practice through short films, theatrical performances, and camera workshops

Training often overlaps with direction and production modules for hands-on experience

3. How Specializations Are Integrated

From Year 2 or 3 onwards (UG), students typically choose electives or focus areas according to interest.

PG programs (MA/MFA/PG Diploma) allow deeper specialization, with major projects and thesis films often aligned with chosen streams (e.g., a student specializing in cinematography shoots and edits their own short film).

Many students combine core and specialisation modules to build a professional portfolio ready for the industry.

4. Industry-Oriented Projects

Students create multiple short films, documentaries, ads, and digital content during the program.

Specialization ensures that the final-year or PG capstone project showcases the student's chosen expertise (e.g., a final film entirely directed or edited by the student).

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1. BA / B.Sc in Cinema (Undergraduate – 3 Years)

AAFT offers a three‑year Bachelor's degree in Cinema with various specializations such as Acting, Direction, Cinematography, Post‑Production (and related fields) depending on your focus.

General Structure

The BA/B.Sc Cinema curriculum is semester‑based with a mix of core cinema theory, practical production modules, and specialization elements:

 Semester I

Introduction to cinema and film fundamentals

History of cinema (world & Indian)

Still photography and design technology

Basics of production (camera, lighting, continuity)

Early film forms and creative expression 

Semester II

Advanced skills in acting and directing fundamentals

Importance of cinematography and lighting

Intro to editing and sound

Production design elements (sets, props, make‑up)

Semester III

Advanced screenplay & writing

Film sound and audio basics

Production management and design principles 

 Semester IV

Indian cinema history & culture

Media ethics and law

Filmmaking techniques and mise‑en‑scène   

 Semester V

Film financing, marketing & distribution

Documentary formats and storyboarding

Practical documentary project  

 Semester VI

Production of a degree film project

Feature‑length script writing

Final showreel / portfolio development   

Throughout the undergraduate curriculum, students engage in hands‑on projects such as short films, continuity exercises, mise‑en‑scène work, ad films, and more to build practical experience. 

2. MA / M.Sc in Cinema (Postgraduate – 2 Years)

AAFT's postgraduate programs (often titled M.A. Cinema or M.Sc in Cinema) are structured over four semesters, and are typically offered with specializations such as Cinematography, Post‑Production, Direction, Acting, etc. 

Typical PG Structure (General Focus)

 Semester I

Introduction to filmmaking advanced concepts

Early cinema history & theory

Still photography and design tools

Acting basics for screen and performance skills  

 Semester II

Advanced camera movement, lighting & sound

Video editing and sound editing fundamentals

Global cinema history and storytelling techniques

Scriptwriting for different formats  

 Semester III

Team‑based production exercises

Elements of mise‑en‑scène and creative composition

Marketing strategies for film products

Intermediate specialization work (direction/scenography)   

Semester IV

Production and direction of a short film or thesis

Media ethics & law in cinema

Research‑based thesis or feature script

Final specialization showreel / capstone project 

Specialization Variants

Depending on your focus, coursework in the master's program may place greater emphasis on:

Post‑Production: sound design, color grading, editing workflows, software tools, showreel portfolio (often heavily practical).

Cinematography: lighting, camera operation, shot design, visual storytelling (hands‑on workshops).

Acting: performance techniques, character development, on‑camera work and scene study.

Direction: project leadership, creative decision‑making, set management, final project direction. 

Each specialization leads to a showreel or final portfolio, which is typically integral to graduation and employment readiness.