B. Voc (Film & Video Production)

Message from Coordinator

Welcome to the Bachelor of Vocational Course in Film and Video Production!

It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to one of the most important and creative programs our university offers. The Bachelor of Vocational Course in Film and Video Production is designed to ignite your passion for storytelling, provide hands-on training in the basics of filmmaking technologies, and equip you with industry-relevant skills that are in high demand.

Our program bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering an immersive learning experience. You will explore key aspects of filmmaking, including scriptwriting, cinematography, editing, sound design, and post-production. Guided by a team of experienced faculty and industry experts, you’ll gain insights into the nuances of the creative process and the business of media production.

In today’s fast-evolving digital age, the demand for skilled filmmakers and video content creators has never been greater. Through a blend of classroom instruction, workshops, internships, and live projects, this course aims to prepare you to excel in diverse roles within the film and video production industry, such as directors, editors, cinematographers, or independent creators.

At Tripura University (a Central University), we believe in nurturing not just skilled professionals but also visionary artists who can contribute to the evolution of media and entertainment. We are excited to support your journey as you develop your craft and carve your path in the vibrant world of film and video production.

Welcome aboard, and let the cameras roll!

Brief Profile

The B. Voc Film and Video Production programme was launched in the year 2015. It is a skill based course. This course is equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree as offered by our University in various streams. The course is approved by the UGC and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India. This course has been dessigned as per Skill India Mission scheme launched in 2015 in the line of Kaushal Bharat, Kushal Bharat. It is an umbrella scheme that has theoretical knowledge and practical application under it. The chief objective is to empower the youth with adequate skill sets of Film and Video Production that will enable their employment in relevant sectors and also improve productivity. Youth Skills for Peace and Development' calls upon every individual to recognize the untapped potential of young people as agents of positive change.This course is valid and recognized by the government and industries as it validates the successful completion of skill training and enhances the chances of employment.The primary objectives is to create a skilled and productive workforce that can contribute to the growth and development of the youth, enabling them to secure employment or become self-employed.

The course is designed to impart hands-on training to students in the field of film making and video production. The course structure emphasizes on both theoretical and practical aspects of film and video production and targetted to prepare skilled personnel by providing them with the desired level of competence required to get an entry to film industries. After completion of the B.Voc degree, aspiring students can go for higher studies in film production and appreciation courses such as, film studies. In addition, the course is very flexible in nature with multiple points of entry and exits in the line of NEP-2020. Students can opt out of this course after completion of one year of joining, with a Diploma in Film and Video Production. After completing two years students will be awarded with an Advanced Diploma in Film and Video Production, while after the completion of three years, the students will be awarded with B. Voc Degree in Film and Video Production which is equivalent to any bachelor degree. The students of these course are subjected to assessment processes aligned with NSQF guidelines to maintain industry level standard. Presently the Media and Entertainment Skill Council (MESC) – a well reputed, NSDC approved training and assesment organization for various Qualification Packs (QPs) with their associative job roles for making employability skill to the trainees in the media and entertainment sectors, are assessing and providing the certificates to the students. Every year, a good number of students are qualifying and obtaining certificates from MESC. The assessment tests for various parts of the academic curriculum are conducting by MESC as per semester course contents of B.Voc film and Video Production in Tripura University. Many pass out students are working in different media houses, as freelancer for local news channels while some others have become entrepreneur in media and entertainment.

MoU

An allround fulfillment of Skill based curriculum could not be well accepted for a targeted mission without the respective Industry level training. In view of this and as per UGC-Guidelines, Tripura University has signed a MoU with MESC - a well reputed, NSDC approved training and assesment organization for various Qualification Packs (QPs) with their associative job roles in the media and entertainment sectors.

About Infrastructure

• There are sufficient building spaces in Tripura University for both the Programs.
• Computer facilities with Wi-Fi, Screen with Projectors, and sitting arrangement of the students are available.
• Library facilities with e-books are available.
• Instruments related to B. Voc Film & Video Production have been procured and installed.

Training of Arrangement

Training is being arranging on payment basis at various institutes and Industries like

• PFAMES, Mumbai for skill based training on Matchmove, Rotoscopy, VFX, Digital painting, 3-D Animation etc.
• DDK, Agartala, Boom box, a local film industry in Agartala for skill based training.
• JCFTI, Guwahati,Assam, the best and biggest film related institute of NE India for training on Camera operation, stage craft, Script writing, Short film making and Ad film making and to work with the large scale industries.
• Aspiring students may also be sent for relevant training institutes, industries for various other training on payment basis.

Placements of The Students

100% placement trends of the students have been observed in vaious local media channels and some of them are successful entrepreneurs in film and video making.