The Bachelor in Film and Television program shall enable the development of distinct cinematic voices through the systematic widening of individual exposures in an innovative learning system. The students will learn to communicate effectively in various backdrops and develop an integrated approach to creativity, enterprise, and technologies. The interdisciplinary approach facilitates the cross-pollination of ideas and opportunities in a rapidly changing industry. It shall help students recognize their niches and develop their expertise in their areas of interest from commercial to artistic approaches. The core courses devise a conceptual, practical, historical, and critical understanding of film, T.V, and digital media, which emphasize sensitivity to cultural identities and the spatial and temporal realities of the subject.
Film and Television students will learn to distinguish between percepts and realities to verbalize storytelling. The program shall create professionals who are in touch with society and can produce culturally sensitive, politically aware, and intellectually rich content to reflect their cultural heritage. Also, it emphasizes originality, creativity, and maturity for developing film, T.V, and media content that responds to digital diversity and cultural assimilation.
With Film & TV bachelor’s degree from IAC, graduates will be well placed to find gainful employment, as
First Year – First Semester 1 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
FTV-101 | Introduction to Film & T.V | 3(2+1) | Foundation 1 | None |
SOC-103 | Principles of Sociology | 3(3+0) | General-1 | None |
EWR-101 | Introduction to Expository Writing | 3(3+0) | Eng-1 (Compulsory – 1) | None |
AHM-101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3(3+0) | General – 2 | None |
SOC-101 | Introduction to Soft Skills | 3(2+1) | General – 3 | None |
ISM-101 | Islamic Studies | 3(3+0) | Compulsory – 2 | None |
Total Credit Hours | 18(16+2) |
First Year – Second Semester 2 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
CSC-101 | Introduction to ICT | 3(2+1) | Compulsory – 3 | None |
FTV-102 | Fundamentals of Photography | 3(1+2) | Foundation2 | None |
QTR-102 | Introduction to Statistics | 3(3+0) | Compulsory – 4 | None |
EWR-102 | Communication & Presentation Skills | 3(3+0) | Eng-2 (Compulsory – 5) | EWR–101 |
FTV-104 | Digital Tools | 3(1+2) | Foundation 3 | None |
SOC-102 | Soft Skills & Personality Development | 3(1+2) | General – 4 | None |
Total Credit Hours | 18(11+7) |
Second Year – First Semester 3 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
FTV-201 | Cinematography | 3(0+3) | Foundation 4 | None |
EWR-203 | Critical Reading and Academic Writing | 3(3+0) | Eng-3 (Compulsory – 6) | EWR–102 |
FTV-202 | History & Theory of World Cinema | 3(3+0) | Foundation 5 | None |
URD-201 | Functional Urdu | 3(3+0) | Compulsory – 7 | None |
PST-201 | Pakistan Studies | 3(3+0) | Compulsory – 8 | None |
PSY-201 | Principles of Psychology | 3(3+0) | General – 5 | None |
Total Credit Hours | 18(15+3) |
Second Year – Second Semester 4 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
FTV-203 | Introduction to Acting | 3(1+2) | Foundation6 | None |
FTV-204 | Sound for Visuals | 3(1+2) | Foundation 7 | None |
FTV-206 | Documentary Filmmaking | 3(1+2) | Major1 | None |
FTV-208 | Fundamentals of Editing | 3(1+2) | Foundation 8 | None |
AHM-202 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3(3+0) | General – 6 | None |
MCS-206 | Functional English | 3(3+0) | Eng-4 (Compulsory – 9) | EWR-203 |
Total Credit Hours | 18(10+8) |
Third Year – First Semester 5 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
FTV-301 | T.V Program Production | 3(0+3) | Foundation 9 | None |
FTV-303 | Aesthetics of Film | 3(3+0) | Foundation 10 | None |
FTV-305 | Advanced Editing | 3(0+3) | Major2 | FTV-208 |
FTV-307 | Sound Design | 3(0+3) | Major3 | FTV-204 |
FTV-309 | Direction | 3(0+3) | Major4 | None |
FTV-311 | Screenplay Writing | 3(3+0) | Major5 | None |
Total Credit Hours | 18(6+12) |
Third Year – Second Semester 6 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
FTV-302 | TVC Production | 3(0+3) | Major6 | None |
FTV-304 | Animation & VFX | 3(1+2) | Major 7 | None |
CSC-321 | Research Methodology | 3(3+0) | General – 7 | None |
FTV-306 | Lighting for Film & T. V | 3(1+2) | Major8 | None |
FTV-308 | Digital Fiction Film Production | 3(0+3) | Major9 | None |
Total Credit Hours | 15(5+10) |
Note: Internship will be offered in the 6th semester with zero credit
Fourth Year – First Semester 7 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
FTV-401 | Music Video | 3(0+3) | Major10 | None |
FTV-403 | T.V Drama Production | 3(0+3) | Major11 | None |
FTV-498 | Project-I (Pre-production) | 3(2+1) | Major12 | None |
FTV-*** | Elective I | 3(3+0) | Elective | None |
FTV-*** | Elective II | 3(3+0) | Elective | None |
Total Credit Hours | 15(8+7) |
Fourth Year – Second Semester 8 | ||||
Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs. | Course Category | Pre-Req |
ITC-405 | Project Management | 3(2+1) | General-8 | None |
FTV-402 | Copyrights, Contracts & Media Laws | 3(3+0) | Major13 | None |
FTV-499 | Project-II (Production & Post-production) | 3(0+3) | Major 14 | FTV-498 |
FTV-*** | Elective III | 3(3+0) | Elective | None |
FTV-*** | Elective IV | 3(3+0) | Elective | None |
Total Credit Hours | 15(11+4) |
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Khan
Professor-Dean SDCA
Post-Doctoral Research-Southern Illinois University, USA(2007)
Pre-Doctoral Research (Turkey)
HEC Fellowship (UK)
BIOGRAPHY:
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ashraf Khan is Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Institute for Art and Culture, Lahore. He is also working as Dean of the School of Digital and Cinematic Art. Previously, he was associated with Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Dr. Khan remained chairman of the Department of Communication Studies at BZU for 11 years. He also worked as Director of Academics, Director of Students Affairs and Chairman Affiliation Committee of the university. He carries over 34 years of teaching and research experience at the university level. He has been visiting scholar at foreign and national universities. Dr. Khan holds Masters in Mass Communication with distinction, a doctorate in Mass Communication and Post-doctorate from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (USA). Dr. Khan completed fellowships from Turkey and the United Kingdom in the field of Mass Communication. He also got a fellowship in Broadcast Journalism from Staffordshire University, UK. He has vast experience in supervising theses at Masters, MPhil, and Ph.D. levels. Dr. Khan has authored more than 40 research papers published in national and international research journals. He also presented research articles at several international conferences. Dr. Khan participated in mass communication-related conferences, workshops, and seminars around the country as well. He is a member of the Board of Studies/Selection Boards as an expert on Mass Communication at several universities in Pakistan as well as a member of various committees of academic nature. He also worked as Secretary-HEC National Curriculum Revision Committee for Mass Communication.
Mr. Zafar Khokhar
Professor / HOD SDCA
Master in Computer Science – Punjab University (1996)
BIOGRAPHY:
Seasoned professional, having more than twenty years of teaching and working experience in the corporate & pedagogy sector, specializing in Game Design and Development, having expertise in IT, Project Management, Agile Management and Graphics Designing, and Computer Science. Possess excellent administrative, team management, verbal communication, and writing skills with constructive and effective methods. Able to work in a managerial role and have the proven ability to cope with tight schedules and deadlines. Having the strong capability to establish a comprehensive training system along with administration of software house.
Mr. Mustafa Jamil Paracha
Associate Professor
Master Multimedia Arts, NCA – Lahore
Mr. Imran Gul
Assistant Professor
(Mphil) Masters in Multimedia Arts from NCA, Lahore 2011-2012
BCS from University of Sindh, Jamshoro 2001-2005
Mr. Rai Bilal Ahmed Bhatti
Assistant Professor
MA Multimedia Arts from National College of Arts. BS. Hon in Jewelry Design and Gemological science from Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design
Ms. Uroob Rabbani
Associate Professor
BFA-Graphic Design-University Of Art & Design(2012)
Mr. Syed Ali Sultan
Assistant Professor
MA Communication, Culture, and Media (Coventry, UK) | BA(Honors) Mass Communication (FCCU)
Mr. Shahzad Mehmood
Lecturer
Bachelor in Textile & Apparel Design, National Textile University, Faisalabad
M.Phil Multimedia Arts.
Ms. Naintara Abulfazal
Lecturer
MPhil, Multimedia Arts from the National College of Arts (NCA)
Ms. Kainat Thebo
Lecturer/Coordinator
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