A four-week full-time course in FILM APPRECIATION will be held at Pune from 4th June to 30th  June, 2012 under the joint auspices of National Film Archive of India and Film & Television Institute of India. This is an intensive course designed to promote comprehensive understanding and insights into the nature of cinema and other related forms and practices. These include recent developments like independent films, digital art and diverse practices that come under the broad umbrella of New Media. The course is primarily designed to meet the needs of teachers/scholars interested in introducing film study activities in educational institutions, media practitioners, film society organisers, researchers, Govt. officials handling films and serious cinéphiles.

The curriculum includes theoretical study of the art and history of film and the development of cinema as a medium of art and communication. Conceptual areas of cinema like time, space, mise-en-scene, genres and movement are integral components of the four week long programme. The participants will be introduced to the changing nature of film production and its evolving relationship with digital arts. Film classics, short films and non-fiction films, both Indian and International will be used for critical analysis and study.

1. The medium of instruction would be mainly English.
2. The applicant should have completed 21 years of age as on 01.04.2012
3. The course fee of Rs.8,500/- should be remitted by Demand Draft in favour of  “Accounts  Officer,  Film & Television Institute of India, Pune” only after the confirmation of selection.
4. Fees once paid will not be refunded.
5. Hostel accommodation (optional) will be provided by FTII only. Hostel Fees of Rs.5,000/- to be remitted by Demand Draft in favour of
Accounts Officer, Film &  Television Institute of India, Pune – 4
6. Advance copy of the duly filled in application in the prescribed format can be submitted through e-mail to nfaipune@gmail.com.

7. Hard copy of the application along with administrative fee of Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred only) by Crossed Demand Draft payable to Accounts Officer, FTII, Pune should reach the following address on or before 24.04.2012.
The Director,
National Film Archive of India,
Law College Road,
Pune – 411 004

APPLICATION FORMAT
(Surname in Capital)
1. Name in full :
2. Age :
3. Postal address to which any letters about the Course could be sent  :
4. Telephone number/Fax No./E-mail (if any) to which any message about the Course could be sent  :
5. Permanent postal address :
6. Educational Qualifications :
7. Career Resume :
From the year you started work as a professional, indicating changes or developments, if any :
8. Brief note about the nature of work in your present profession :
9. Have you any creative involvement in artistic fields like  Writing / Painting / Music / Dance / Theatre / Film / Television / Photography / any other.
If so, give details.
10. Are you a member of a film society or any group promoting the arts and ideas?
11. Have you been associated with any teaching or training activity (in any subject or area?) Give details.
12.  Name two films you have liked with brief reasons for liking them:
13. A Statement of Purpose (SOP) of at least one thousand words (applications without SOP will be rejected)

Date       Signature

Note:
1. The prescribed format of the application is available on the website:http://www.nfaipune.gov.in /  http://www.ftiindia.com
2.  The application will be considered only on receipt of Administrative fee.