Television Production - Professional Programme for Graduates

Television Production is a coveted field in India. With new television channels mushrooming across the country, there are numerous job opportunities available for young people in this field. Media professionals today are required to multi-task. This means that you must be equipped with a number of skills, ranging from research and scripting to directing and producing audio-visual products. It is therefore essential for you to gain comprehensive knowledge and skills to complete or oversee the production of a variety of programmes.

The programme on Television Production gives you a thorough understanding of this powerful medium. You will study and analyze theoretical approaches to understand how 'meaning' is constructed and represented in the television media. You will view, research and critically analyze different TV programmes and demonstrate your understanding through a presentation. During the programme, you will be taught how to research, source and write news stories and features for television. You will also learn scriptwriting skills and learn to report, interview and anchor stories.

The programme also focuses on imparting hands-on training in television production including direction, shooting and editing techniques. You will ideate and create a storyboard and produce a promo for a television channel. You will also learn production planning and budgeting and demonstrate your abilities by handling the production of a short TV programme for an independent producer.