The study of a film is different from other subjects. Therefore technical and thereotical knowledge must be combined together for a better film study. Life is like a motion picture and it explores the aspects of life, where we can explore all the sentiments and reality of life. That is why motion picture is the most important study or subject to awake the society and the country. Film study makes everyone understand the reality of life. Film study creates the environment to convey messages to the people who are quite sleep and helps to wake them up for understanding culture and society.
Eligibility
Eligibility for Admission for Bachelor in Film StudiesThe minimum requirement to join Bachelor of Film Studies course is:
Students should have secured at least D+ in all subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12.
OR
+ 2 or PCL any equivalent examinations passed in any disciplines( Science, Commerce, Humanities, Education) from any national/ foreign board/ University recognised by Tribhuvan University. The student must have secured at least 40% marks in the last examinations. There is no bar for the person with higher qualifications too. Further the applicant must take the Entrance Examination and face the interview.
Job Prospects
Career ProspectusNo need to panic. Bachelor of Film Studies is a rewarding bachelor's degree which offers unique opportunities after the completion of the course, the graduates can:Work as cinema critics, directors, actors, editors, camera persons, script writers and audiographers.
- Work in the field of media and digital journalism
- Go for higher studies inside or outside Nepal in film studies or join in other areas like MA (In one of the subjects of studies) or MBA/EMBA
- Fight for the job offered by the public Service Commission (lok seva aayog)
- Help create jobs for the benefit of less fortunate people of Nepal.
Curricular Structure
First Year
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Paper |
Code |
Subject |
| 1. |
BFS 401 |
Compulsory English |
| 2. |
BFS 421 |
Psychology and film studies |
| 3. |
BFS 422 |
Basic film history |
| 4. |
BFS 423 |
Film as an art form |
| 5. |
BFS 424 |
Film-making fundamentals |
Second Year
|
Paper |
Code |
Subject |
Remarks |
| 6. |
BFS 402 |
Compulsory Nepali |
|
| 7. |
BFS 425 |
Art of east and west |
|
| 8. |
BFS 426 |
Film theory and criticism |
|
| 9. |
BFS 427 - A BFS 427 - B |
The art of acting Intermediate film making |
Acting Dir.,Cine.,edit.sound. |
|
10. |
BFS 428 | Specialization 1 (Theory + Practical) |
Third Year
|
Paper |
Code |
Subject |
Remarks |
| 11. |
BFS 403 |
Compulsory English |
|
| 12. |
BFS 429 |
Contemporary world cinema |
|
| 13. |
BFS 430 - A BFS 430 - B |
the actors art and craft ( Acting ) Documentary film making : techniques and aesthetics |
Acting Specialization
Dir.,Cine.,edit.sound.
|
|
14. |
BFS 431 |
Specialization II (Theory + Practical)
|
|
| 15. |
BFS 432 |
Specialization II (Theory + Practical) |
|
Fourth Year
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Paper |
code |
Subject |
Remarks |
|
16 |
BFS 404 |
Compulsory Nepal studies |
|
|
17 |
BFS 433 |
Research methodology and term paper |
|
|
18 |
BFS 434 |
Specialization IV (Theory + Practical) |
|
|
19 |
BFS 435 |
Specialization V (Theory + Practical) |
|
|
20 |
BFS 436 |
Final project |
|
During the 4 years Bachelors We offer 5 major specializations. They are;
Acting The acting course aims at providing the student with a thorough training on professional acting. During the course of 4 years of study, the students will learn and develop the necessary skills in acting, voice, movement, singing, research and personal/ professional development. This will help sustain the student as a professional in a wide variety of media including theatre, television, film and radio in the future.
|
Code No. |
Subject |
|
BFS 424 |
Film-making fundamentals |
|
BFS 427 - A |
The art of acting |
|
BFS 428 - A |
Introduction to acting |
|
BFS 430 - A |
The actors art and craft |
|
BFS 431 - A |
Body and movement; voice and speech |
|
BFS 432 - A |
Building a character |
|
BFS 434 - A |
Different methods and techniques of acting |
|
BFS 435 - A |
Film acting and orientation of medium |
|
BFS 436 |
Final project |
Sound Recording and Design
This course aims at providing students with the required knowledge on the technical and creative use of sound in film making. Students will be exposed to the various devices that are used in sound recording and software for sound design through practical and theory classes. Included will be the aesthetics of sound design in cinema and the use of sound in storytelling in conveying meaning and furthering the narrative.
|
Code No. |
Subject |
|
BFS 424 |
Film-making fundamentals |
|
BFS 427 - B |
Intermediate film making |
|
BFS 428 - B |
Fundamental of Sound, Electromagnetism and Acoustic |
|
BFS 430 - B |
Documentary film making : techniques and aesthetics |
|
BFS 431 - B |
Technology for sound recording and mixing |
|
BFS 432 - B |
Basics of sound designing |
|
BFS 434 - B |
Audio – post production |
|
BFS 435 - B |
Sense of cinema sound |
|
BFS 436 |
Final project |
Cinematography
The course focuses on gaining a comprehensive grab of the technical and creative demands of film making. It emphasizes the use of image as a tool of storytelling. Students will explore the use of cameras accessories and lighting equipment through class and lab sessions. The students will then focus on a broad spectrum of techniques, including camera and lighting techniques to convey meaning and further their narrative.
|
Code No. |
Subject |
|
BFS 424 |
Film-making fundamentals |
|
BFS 427 - B |
Intermediate film making |
|
BFS 428 - C |
Basics of Cinematography |
|
BFS 430 - B |
Documentary film making : techniques and aesthetics |
|
BFS 431 - C |
Intermediate Cinematography I |
|
BFS 432 - C |
Intermediate Cinematography II |
|
BFS 434 - C |
Advance Cinematography I |
|
BFS 435 - C |
Advance Cinematography II |
|
BFS 436 |
Final project |
Direction and screen writing
The course is aimed at informing the students on the topics that include how to effectively tell a story through the codes of cinema. A director must be able to translate intellectual content into an aesthetic experience. With an emphasis on originality, students will explore the variety of screen writing and directing styles, tones and techniques. In addition to the practical aspects of screenplay writing and film making, extensive study of film history and theory will examine a wide range of texts and films will impart deep insights of cinema sense.
|
Code No. |
Subject |
|
BFS 424 |
Film-making fundamentals |
|
BFS 427 - B |
Intermediate film making |
|
BFS 428 - D |
Basics of screen play writing and direction |
|
BFS 430 - B |
Documentary film making : techniques and aesthetics |
|
BFS 431 - D |
Technique of screen-writing |
|
BFS 432 - D |
Visual story |
|
BFS 434 - D1 |
Film directing : techniques and aesthetics |
|
BFS 434 - D2 |
Advanced screen writing ( Script Writing ) |
|
BFS 435 - D1 |
Film production : workflow |
|
BFS 435 - D2 |
Developing a feature length screenplay ( Script Writing ) |
|
BFS 436 |
Final project |
Editing
The course on film editing is aimed at providing the students with the technical as well as the aesthetic aspect of film editing. During the 4 years, students will learn to use various techniques and different software that are used in film editing through class and lab sessions. Students will then explore the aesthetics of editing in storytelling and conveying meaning through cuts.
|
Code No. |
Subject |
|
BFS 424 |
Film-making fundamentals |
|
BFS 427 - B |
Intermediate film making |
|
BFS 428 - E |
Introduction to film editing |
|
BFS 430 - B |
Documentary film making : techniques and aesthetics |
|
BFS 431 - E |
Psychology of editing |
|
BFS 432 - E |
Practice of editing |
|
BFS 434 - E |
Mastering cinema : from camera to table |
|
BFS 435 - E |
Practice of different editing approaches |
|
BFS 436 |
Final project |