Programmes on Request (open to all)

Chitrabani is a professional social communication centre, set up in 1970 as an extension service of St. Xavier's College, Calcutta. Subsequently it is registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act and is recognized by the State Government as a voluntary educational institution in the field of social communication. The College and Chitrabani are run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).

St. Xavier's College, Calcutta dispenses education to youth, irrespective of caste, race or religion, since 1860. The involvement of the Jesuits in the mass media has been the logical conclusion of their over 450 years of involvement in education around the world.

The objective of Chitrabani is to develop professionalism and scholarship in the media and to spread a mass media culture that helps people to integrate the communication media into their cultural lives. The centre also aims to develop critical awareness and alternative visions of the media. Thus, people will benefit from the media while remaining free in front of them, and will eventually become responsible communicators themselves.

Consonant with this aim the centre offers a variety of services in media training, research and production. It also offers a number of specialized, short-term diploma and certificate courses to aspiring media professionals, community workers and educators.

The faculty is drawn from distinguished professionals in the field. Over the years, they have developed an excellent rapport with the program participants, which ensures high degree of involvement and participation, a hallmark of this centre.
Chitrabani is more than an academic institute, and more than a production centre. Through its training, production and research activities, it is

A laboratory or experimental centre for creative persons interested in more than business

An educational centre where serious students of the media can find support and can exchange ideas

A social centre where persons committed to development can work together.

An over view
Our courses are designed primarily for people who are planning a career in the media. They go beyond the technical training to social communications where the participant is encouraged to question the social framework in which the media operate.

Each course offers opportunity for students to interact with media professionals - filmmakers, editors, journalists, critics, photographers, Advertising and PR professionals who comprise our teaching faculty.

Besides to classroom study, emphasis will be given to group projects, independent study and assignments.

Chitrabani awards its own diplomas and certificates to participants who successfully complete course requirements.

One such requirement is compulsory attendance for all lectures and group activities. This will be taken into account while giving final grade point average.

The Credit System
The Institute has introduced credit system in its course structure. As per this structure, one-credit represents 20 hours of class time or 10 sessions (of two hours each) in a particular subject.

Classes are usually held at Chitrabani or any of its extension centres in the afternoon or evenings. Extension centers may follow different timings. Practical classes which require long time (e. g camera demo) is held from morning to evening (about 8 hours a day). These will be announced in advance in the students' notice board.

In addition to every hour of class time, a student is expected to put in two hours or more of private study by way of reading, reflection, assignments, etc.

To qualify for any one of Chitrabani's diploma/certificate, a student should successfully complete the following requirements: 75% attendance and an average grade 'C' in the final.

Chitrabani offers no hostel facilities and out-of-town students must make their own arrangements. There are a lot of residential flats and bungalows in areas surrounding this institute. Chitrabani will assist the student to find accommodation in these areas. It is unlikely that there will be difficulty in getting premises to stay.

Advance Advice
The course work is demanding. Assignments, weekend activities may take more time and energy than the term 'evening' classes' commonly connotes. What you gain will depend largely on your own initiative and enthusiasm.

Over the last 39 years, Chitrabani has built up a reputation for its quality of courses, and flexibility and creativity in teaching-learning methods.

The diplomas and certificates it awards do not have any academic recognition from the university, nor are they 'government recognized' for public sector employment. However, Chitrabani alumnae stand witness to its reach to professional bodies in media production and corporate and social communication.

Administrative Details

Registration Fees for all Courses: Rs. 1,000/-

50% registration fee is refundable if candidate not selected. No refund if candidate withdrawn.

Library Deposit of Rs. 2,000/- is paid at the time as the registration fees. It is refundable within a month of the end of the academic year and forfeited thereafter.

For tuition fee, please see the respective courses in this prospectus

Some courses have a production fee in addition to tuition fee.

Refunds of Tuition Fees

Fees for all courses are paid in full/ installments as indicated in this prospectus.

A student who wishes to leave the course and claim a fee refund must request the Director in writing. If this request is made between the date of payment and opening of the term, the tuition fee is refunded less 10% deduction for administrative expenses. If the request is made within 7 calendar days of the opening of the term, 75% of the tuition fee is refunded. After this, the tuition fee is not refundable.

MEDIA RESOURCES AT CHTIRABANI
FOR RESEARCH, TRAINING AND PRODUCTION

Rita Ray Memorial Library
This computerized library is the largest media library in the city and it houses specialized books and magazines in the communication media, mostly cinema, photography (includes the William Gedney collection) journalism and digital media. This is a reading library.

Membership Fees
Individual: Rs 50/- per month
Institution: Rs 1,000/- per year
Day Use Card: Rs 10/-
Hours: 10.00 AM - 7.30 PM Monday through Friday and alternate Saturdays

Video and 16 mm film collection
This invaluable collection of 1000 films is available to students and media professionals for in-house viewing and research.

Photo archive
Taken by professional photographers over 25 years, Chitrabani photo archive houses over 1,00,000 negatives and photos depicting all walks of life from India, Bangladesh, Thailand, etc. it is open to students and media professionals for study and research.

Studio floor for filmmakers
A floor area of 28' x 24' x 11' ft with 9 KVA power points is available on working days for short filmmakers. Air conditioning facility is also available on request.

Auditorium
Chitrabani a/c auditorium (60 seats) is available for screening of films, conducting seminars and workshops on mass media. It is equipped with LCD projectors, 16MM projectors, slide projectors, overhead projectors and PA systems. The venue is available to institutions, individuals and NGOs for similar purpose.

Sound Studios
Chitrabani has two fully digital studios using Soundscape, and with CD mastering facilities for music recording, dubbing and for all audio post-productions. They are also available for training and productions.

Film dubbing unit
Chitrabani's film dubbing unit is equipped with Soundscape Digital Audio Workstation, Vocalign and Dehiss, TASCAM TMD4000 & TASCAM TMD4800 with fader automation and TASCAM ES-61 Edit control unit.

Graphic Design Atelier
It is equipped with state of the art designing facilities for posters, folders, book illustrations, flip charts, inlays for CD and Cassette, visiting cards, etc. The facility is open for NGOs, schools, colleges and other institutions.

Digital Video Edit Consoles
There are two non-linear video edit set up at Chitrabani. They use Matrox DigiSuite LE with SCSI hard disk and Adobe Premiere 6.5 for training and professional editing. The Edit Consoles are available to professionals on request.

Professional Cameras
Chitrabani has one Beta SP Camcorder with 537AP Camera, one PD-170, one sony Handycam, and over a dozen still cameras, for training and for professional productions. They are also available on request.

1. Diploma in film and Video Production - DVT (1 year)

Course Outline and Method:
This course meant primarily for would-be filmmakers, scriptwriters, television producers, and film teachers. Producing efficient technicians is not the aim of this course. However, it will motivate the participants to develop visual thinking and storytelling skill integral to the complex job of directing a TV or Video programme. However, film being a technical medium, working knowledge of Cinematography, Sound Recording, Editing and Post-Production will be imparted to the would-be filmmaker. The focus of these modules will be limited to the requirement of a filmmaker and not that of a specialist technician. Participants will be expected to work as part of a group while retaining their individual identity as creative persons. At the end of the workshop, students work individually and in groups to produce a telecast worthy video film.

Eligibility: 10+2 and above, (graduates get preference) exposure to audio-visual media. Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) is a must. Experience of handling SLR camera will be considered an advantage. A fairly good exposure to world cinema, reading and writing habit, and ability to maintain time are essential prerequisites. Selection is based on an entrance test and an interview.

Class timings The course will span two full semesters totally about 45 instructional weeks. Four to five days a week of input sessions in the afternoon or evenings. Timings for demonstration and practical exercise will be notified from time to time.

There will be film screenings on one day per week for the first half of the semester. Attendance is compulsory for all lectures, film screenings, micro workshops and other group activities.

Course work students will be graded on the basis of individual and group works as set out by individual instructors - both practical and theoretical. The final exam will be a combination of written and viva. Besides, all students are expected to submit two group projects.

80% attendance is compulsory in each module and total attendance in practical and group work.

Fees for Indian students

Tuition Fee: Rs. 52,500/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and tutorials.
Production fee: Rs. 9,500/- for individual and group projects.
Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$. 1,350/ Euro. 1,080/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and hands-on.
Production fee: US$. 240/ Euro. 190/- for individual and group projects.
Registration fee: US$. 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (10)
1. Moviemaking & its History
2. Still photography & Cinematography
3. Principles of Lighting & Lighting demo
4. Composition & framing: Video Camera & Exposure control and camera operation
5. Principles of audiography & demo
6. Concepts of Editing & Video Editing demo
7. Script writing
8. Make up
9. The Budget, structure & Production Scheduling
10. Group and individual film making

Faculty & Visiting Experts
Adinath Das, Cinematographer
Sumit Ghosh, Editor
Arnab Roy, Film Director
Rudra Dasgupta - Editor, filmmaker and graphic designer
Gaston Roberge, Founder-Director, Chitrabani, Film Scholar
G.Mullik, Film Scholar & teacher at St .Xavier's College
Avijit Banerjee, Sound Recordist, Chitrabani
Goutam Nag, Sound Recordist
Prabir Ghosh, Cinematographer
Shantanu Mukherjee, Editor
Raja Dey, Cinematographer
Dr. Sharmista Chatterjee - costume designer
And Others

Course outline and Method:
This course is primarily meant for artists who wants to make a career in the field of animation. The scope of this course extends to TV, graphic designing, advertising, and films. Training will be imparted through illustrated lectures on principles of drawing, water colour, oil painting, and hands-on exercise.

In the second half of the course animation software like illustrator, Photoshop, flash, and premier will be introduced. At every stage of the training industry professionals will guide the participants.

The course equip the participants with the art of creative visualization in the field of animation and practical application of that art. The participants will work individually and in groups on projects.

Eligibility: 10+2 and above, interest in drawing and animation, exposure to audio-visual media proficiency in computer.
Selection: Through application form, viva-voce, and drawing test.

Class timings: The course will consist of about 120 sessions. Three to four days a week of input/practical sessions in the afternoon or evenings.

There will also be regular screenings of animation films in the second semester. Attendance is compulsory for all lectures, film screenings and other group activities.

Course work: students will be graded on the basis of individual and group works as set out by individual instructors - both practical and theoretical. The final exam will be a combination of written and viva. Besides, all students are expected to submit two projects for evaluation.

80% attendance is compulsory in each module and total attendance in practical and group work.

Fees for Indian students

Tuition Fee: Rs. 36,500/- inclusive of lecture lessons, demos, hands-on and projects.
Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$ 950/ Euro. 760/- inclusive of lecture lessons, demos, hands-on and projects.
Registration fee: US$ 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (9)
1. Creative Visualization
2. Drawing
3. Water Color
4. Oil Painting
5. Illustrator
6. Photoshop
7. Flash
8. Premier
9. Group and individual projects

Faculty
Pradip Bhattacharya
Rahul Chakraborty
Pinaki Sil
Miaj Uddin
Sushanto & others

Course Outline and Method:
This intensive training is primarily for would be camerapersons with special emphasis on professional broadcast quality video production. The workshop bridges the gap between professional cinematographers and amateur video-makers by offering an alternative mode of visual representation for storytelling and art practice.

The workshop also helps those who want to shift from still photography to videography; it provides a step by step guide to the unique properties and functions of modern day CCD based video camera and how it can be utilized to reorient our perception of light and shadow.

Classroom lectures, hands-on practice with analogue and digital video camera, lighting for television production and documentaries and techniques of image enhancement in post-production are some of the salient features of this workshop.

Students will get ample opportunities to practice lensing and camera operation. The final project will test students' skill in lighting an exterior and interior scene for broadcast quality video production with state of the art digital camera.

Eligibility: 10+2 and above, experience in still photography (B & W, Colour, Transparency), exposure to audio-visual media and proficiency in English.
Selection: Through application form, still portfolio and viva-voce.

Class timings: The course will consist of about 45 instructional weeks spanning two full semesters. Four to five days a week of input sessions in the afternoon or evenings. Timings for demonstration and practical exercise will be notified from time to time and will usually last for the entire day.
There will be film screenings every week for the first two months. Attendance is compulsory for all lectures, film screenings and other group activities.

80% attendance is compulsory in each module and total attendance in practical and group work.

Fees for Indian Students

Tuition Fee: Rs. 48,500/- inclusive of lecture lessons, Camera and light demos and tutorials.
Fee for mock production in 16mm film stock & final project Rs. 10,000/-
Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$. 1,250/ Euro. 1,000/- inclusive of lecture lessons, Camera and light demos & tutorials.
Fee for mock production in 16mm film stock & final project US$. 250/ Euro. 200/-
Registration fee: US$. 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (12)
1. Introduction to moviemaking
2. Photography techniques & applications
3. Working with still image - study of composition, exposure and lighting, field work
4. Introduction to video - The video format and use of magnetic tape CCD, Colour, and the video hardware Hands-on exercise with video camera
5. Lens, light, filters: lens applications & cinematography filter
6. Writing, budgeting & Pre-production techniques
7. Lighting - Nature, Quality and Function of light, Natural and Artificial light, Lighting fixtures and their use, Exposure Meter
8. The Raw Stock - Characteristics of raw stock, The Grey Scale Demonstration, Exposing raw stock (16 mm)
9. Introduction to Movie Cameras - Mechanism of a Movie Camera Lensing and Focus Pulling Hands-on exercise with 16mm camera
10. Emulsion exercise with 16 mm colour negative
11. Model projects every month
12. Final project - shoot and edit a short film

Faculty
Ashok Dasgupta - Cinematographer
Arnab Roy -Filmmaker & instructor
G. Mullik - Film scholar & instructor
Raja Dey - Cinematographer
Probir Ghosh - Cameraman & instructor
Rudra Dasgupta - Editor, filmmaker and graphic designer
Samit Gupta - Cinematographer
Sudipta Sengupta - Cinematographer
Abhik Mukhopadhyay - Cinematographer
Adinath Das - Cinematographer & instructor
Sumit Ghosh - Editor & instructor

Course Outline and Method:
A one year course with theoretical and practical inputs in specialised areas like newspapers, TV and journals. The course is conducted by professional journalists from leading national dailies, TV channels, FM stations, and experts and scholars of mass communication. Designed primarily for aspirants to a career in the print, TV & Radio media, the course covers the role and function of mass media, the basic principles, practice and responsibility of print, TV & Radio journalism. The participants will learn the basic skills of using language correctly and creatively and the stylistic and technical skills of writing and presenting for TV, Radio and publications. The course offers a unique opportunity for students to interact with professional journalists, TV personalities, RJs and other media persons. Besides the examinations and viva voce, every participant will have to publish a minimum of five write-ups to qualify for the diploma.

The course comprises 12 modules. The total of 220 sessions/22 credits makes the student eligible for the diploma.

Eligibility: 10+2 and above, exposure to audio-visual media and proficiency in English and Bengali. Non-working students will be given preference. There is an entrance test followed by an interview.

Class timings: Three to four times a week in the afternoon or evenings. Some classes may be held on Saturdays - in the morning or afternoon to facilitate further interaction with working journalists.

80% attendance is compulsory in each module

Fees for Indian students

Tuition Fee: Tuition Rs. 48,500/- Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$. 1,250/ Euro. 1,000/- Registration fee: US$. 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (12)
1. Basics of Mass communication
2. Principles of Journalism
3. Press Laws
4. TV Journalism
5. News Reporting
6. Creative writing & Feature Writing
7. Sports Journalism & Business Journalism
8. Investigative Journalism
9. Radio Basics
10. Anchoring & News Presentation
11. Computer literacy for Media
12. Grooming & Personality development

Faculty & Visiting experts

5. Design Discipline (Set-designing) - CDD (6 months)

Course outline and Method:
This course is primarily meant for would-be set designers in the field of TV and films. Training will be imparted through illustrated lectures on principles of set designing, demos on designing practice and hand-on exercises on projects.

The course equip the participants with the art of creative visualization in the field of advertising, campaign, publicity layout, print design, industrial design and interior design, with special emphasis on set-design for television and films. Participants will work individually and in groups on projects.

Eligibility: 10+2 and above, exposure to audio-visual media and proficiency in English and Bengali. Experience in drawing, painting will be an advantage.
Selection: Through application form, still portfolio and viva-voce.

Class timings: The course will consist of about 80 sessions. Three to four days a week of input sessions in the afternoon or evenings. Timings for demonstration and practical exercise will be notified from time to time and will usually last for the entire day.

There will also be film screenings every week for the first two months. Attendance is compulsory for all lectures, film screenings and other group activities.

Course work: students will be graded on the basis of individual and group works as set out by individual instructors - both practical and theoretical. The final exam will be a combination of written and viva. Besides, all students are expected to submit two group projects.

80% attendance is compulsory in each module and total attendance in practical and group work.

Fees for Indian students

Tuition Fee: Rs. 32,500/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and hands-on.
Production Fee: Rs. 8,000/- for individual and group projects.
Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$. 850/ Euro. 680/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and hands-on.
Production fee: US$. 200/ Euro. 160/- for individual and group projects.
Registration fee: US$. 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (8)
1. Creative Visualization
2. Advertising campaign
3. Publicity Layout
4. Print Design
5. Industrial Design
6. Interior Design
7. Set design for TV & films
8. Group and individual projects

Faculty
Malaya Bhattacharya - Chief Instructor
Arnab Roy, Film Director
Rudra Dasgupta - Editor, filmmaker and graphic designer
Gaston Roberge, Founder-Director, Chitrabani, Film Scholar
G.Mullik, Film Scholar & teacher at St .Xavier's College
Dr. Sharmista Chatterjee - costume designer

Course Outline and Method:
Why edit? Is editing an essential component of filmmaking? How does an editor make meaning out of apparently unrelated and meaningless fragments? What has editing got to do with the pace and rhythm of a film? This workshop will answer these questions and many more - both inside the classroom and outside of it. Equal importance is given to classroom lecture, conceptual exercise and hands-on with digital video editing apparatus.

Illustrated lectures on Principles of Editing, Theories of Film and Video Editing, demonstration of various editing styles with clippings from Feature & Documentary films will help participants in understanding the fundamentals of film & video editing.

Demonstration of professional video editing set-ups in DVCam format will provide support in learning the tools of digital editing. Immediately after this the students will be encouraged to participate in a Continuity Exercise in Non-linear format.

In the next stage we shall introduce concepts of Digital Editing, explain the Hardware to be used, provide demonstrations of Premiere 6.0 and ask the students to try their hand in non-linear video editing. This will be followed by an intensive hands-on where groups of students will explore the Matrox Digisuite LE, and edit available video footage using Premiere 6.0 and 6.5. Final exercise in Matrox will test each participant's creative potential and skill in Digital Editing. Apart from Premiere, the students will be initiated to high-end systems like AVID, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro and Speedrazor.

The workshop will be conducted by industry professionals with proven track record in their respective field, and this will help participants learn the tricks of the trade. Through this methodology, the workshop will create awareness about the creative potential of editing for those who wish to work in the film or television/video industry as filmmakers, producers or editors.

Eligibility: 10 + 2 (Graduates get preference), familiarity with Windows OS (Win'98/ Win 2000/ XP) basic understanding about film and video editing, and proficiency in English.

Selection: On the basis of application form and interview.

Class timings: The course will last for six months totaling about 100 sessions. Four to five days a week of input sessions in the afternoon or evenings. Timings for demonstration and practical exercise will be notified from time to time.
There will be film screenings on one day per week for the first two months. Attendance is compulsory for all lectures, film screenings and other group activities.

80% attendance is compulsory in each module and total attendance in practical and group work.

Fees for Indian students

Tuition Fee: Rs. 27,500/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and projects.
Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$. 700/ Euro. 560/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and projects.
Registration fee: US$. 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (7)
1. Introduction to moviemaking
2. Introduction to Editing
3. Concepts and Principles of Editing
4. Theories of Film and Video Editing, demonstration of various editing styles
5. Nonlinear Editing Basics & demo
6. Hands on with Matrox Digisuite LE using Premiere 6.5 and premiere Pro.
7. Group and individual film editing

Faculty
Sumit Ghosh - Editor & instructor
Rudra Dasgupta - Editor, filmmaker and graphic designer
Debasish Guha - Editor & instructor
Arnab Roy -Filmmaker & instructor
G. Mullik -Film scholar & instructor at St. Xavier's College
Ashok Dasgupta - Cinematographer
Adinath Das - Cinematographer & instructor
Sanjoy Dutta - Editor & graphic designer

Course Outline and Method:
For many people, the process of radio programme production remains largely unknown. A working knowledge of radio programming can enhance the skills of an individual. Keeping this objective in mind, this workshop is designed.

It is a workshop primarily for those who would be interested in working as producers of Radio Programmes.

The workshop will focus on producing and anchoring Radio Interviews, Talks, Discussions, Features and Drama/Skit. Professionals from Radio and Media Houses will guide participants throughout the workshop.

Thorough lectures, demos and practicals the participants will be introduced to the basics of rural journalism, radio news, talks, interviews, features, skits etc.

Eligibility: 10+2 and above, interest in creative writing (Bengali) and voice production.
Selection: Through application form and interview/recommendation by eminent persons

Class timings: The course will consist of about 90 sessions. Three to four days a week of input sessions in the afternoon or evenings. Timings for demonstration and practical exercise will be notified from time to time and will usually last for the entire day.

80% attendance is compulsory in the workshop to get the certificate.

Fees for Indian students

Tuition Fee: Rs. 12,000/- inclusive of tutorials, studio sessions and demos.
Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$. 300/ Euro. 240/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and projects.
Registration fee: US$. 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (5)
1. Introduction to radio programming.
2. Producing and anchoring Radio Interviews, Talks and Discussions
3. News and Features
4. Drama/Skit
5. Announcing & Anchoring
6. Practicals in the studio

Faculty
Dr. Ramen Majumdar - Radio program producer & Journalist
Kalyan Gomes - Radio program producer-RVA Manila
Robin Gomes SDB - Radio program producer and TV artist
Dilip Majumdar - Radio program producer & singer
Jimmy Tangree - Station Head, Red FM
Don Manuel - RJ, Friends FM
And other experts from FM stations

Course Outline and Method:
This 40 session-long intensive workshop is for aspiring scriptwriters for film and television. The course begins with the basics in script writing and gradually introduces the participants to the finer points of scripting for different genres of fiction and non-fiction.

The workshop emphasis will be on scripting for short films (up to one hour duration). By the end of the course, each student will have two scripts ready - one for a half an hour or longer film and one for a one-minute film.

Eligibility: 10 + 2 (Graduates get preference), familiarity and basic knowledge of film and video, and proficiency in English.
Selection On the basis of application form and viva-voce

Class timings: The course will consist of 40 sessions. Four to five days a week of input sessions in the afternoon or evenings. There will be film screenings every week. Attendance is compulsory for all lectures, film screenings and other group activities.

100% attendance is compulsory in the workshop to get the certificate.
Fees for Indian students
Tuition Fee: Rs. 7,500/- inclusive of tutorials, screening sessions and demos.
Registration fee: Rs. 1,000/-

Fees for Foreign students

Tuition Fee: US$. 200/ Euro.160/- inclusive of lecture lessons, studio sessions, demos and projects.
Registration fee: US$. 25/ Euro. 20/-

Modules (4)
1: Basics: What is a script, why a script, basic skills required by a scriptwriter, exercises to develop observation skills, getting ideas for films, writing the proposal outline

2: Working on the idea (Fiction or non fiction) & Structure and Plot: Doing research, taking interviews, developing the treatment; the three act dramatic structure, its variations and alternatives; Analysis of three films with three different structures; Structures of short fiction films

3: Techniques: Technique of writing the screenplay; Dialogue devices; balancing dialogue and action;
Writing narration; Writing the audio visual script - Developing a screenplay for a short fiction (Up to one hour long), Reading out of the script

4. Ads & Public Service Spots: Scripting a very short film; Evaluation of the script; developing the story board and the shooting script.

Faculty
Malay Bhattacharya
Sanjeet Chaudhuri
Anik Dutta
Raaj Mukherjee
Subha Das Mollick

Note: The duration of these training varies from case to case. Only one person will be taken for such training at a time in any of the areas specified above. During the entire period of training the trainee works as an assistant.

Programmes on Request (open to all)

1. Puppetry for Education
A hands-on workshop on puppet-making, from concept to performance of puppetry. A special feature of the this workshop would be the use of puppets for learning and sensitization.

2. Media Education Workshop
Today more than ever, it is imperative that we understand what the media are, how they are produced and how they can manipulate, affect as well as enrich us.

Conducted by professionals in the media, these workshops aim to create an objective awareness and to develop a critical and creative attitude towards the power of the media. We have tailored these workshops for teachers, students, parents and media animators. The workshop will relate to film and TV, advertising, newspapers and magazines, pop music, race and gender depiction. Workshop methodology includes lectures, demos, case studies, group discussions interaction with media professionals and presentations by participants.

3. Audio Production
Chitrabani's AV production unit Rearview Productions - undertakes audio production on a low-budget, from concept to cassette or CFD. Professionals will help in the audio production process.

4. Video Production
Chitrabani helps to produce video programmes for NGOs and other institutions on a non-commercial basis. From concept to final product, professionals will assist in the production.

5. Still photography

6. Video aided public speaking

7. Diploma in Social Communication
Lasting a minimum of one year, this diploma programme will enhance the knowledge of the participant's specialized field. The methodology will focus mostly on individual study and research. Each participant will have a separate syllabus to follow according to the person's interest. The participant will have a study-guide to consult at every stage.

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline having a bend for research

Monthly Screening:
Chitrabani MONTHLY SCREENING programme for film students and enthusiasts. Screening schedule is displayed on the notice board.

Adult Education Through Radio (Chetana)
Chitrabani offers eight-minute educational radio programmes in Bengali four times a week through Radio Veritas Asia.

List of films/video made by the students of Chitrabani since 1993

Calcutta Blues, 16 MM English - 9 mins. 1993
Khepan Mon Brindabon, 16 MM Bengali - 12 mins. 1993

Chhabir Nam Kalighat, 16 MM, Bengali - 9 mins. 1994
And Let the Rest of The World Go By... 16 MM English - 11 mins. 1994

Chilo, Aache Ebong, Beta SP, Bengali - 15 mins. 1995
76 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Beta SP, Bengali - 28 mins. 1995

This Car Is Yours…, Beta SP, Bengali - 28 mins. 1996

College Street, Beta SP, Bengali - 22 mins. 1997
Bioscope, Beta SP, Bengali - 28 mins. 1997

Surwala, Beta SP, Bengali - 25 mins. 1998

In Transit, Beta SP, Bengali - 11 mins. 1999
Camera Buff, Beta SP, Bengali - 37 mins. 1999

The Music Makers, Beta SP, Bengali - 20 mins. 2000
Old Age, Beta SP, 1 min. 2000

Scream, DVCAM, English - 2001
First Cut, DVCAM, Bengali - 2001
A Walk Along the River Front, Beta SP, English, 17 mins. 2001
Street Car Named Desire, - Beta SP, Bengali, 14 mins. 2001

Beyond Memories, DVCAM, Bengali - 20 mins. 2002
Dreams, DVCAM, Bengali - 5 mins. 2002

About Hands, DVCAM, Bengali, 2003-04

Ten individual films:
Paranoia?
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Try Again
The Strangers
Good Morning Mr Bose…
Why Not Women
Castle in the Air
All Over a Cup of Coffee…
Journey Towards Darkness
Camera Sound Action! - a comedy of errors

Baghbazar, DVCAM, Bengali, 14 mins, 2004
Tume…Robe…Nirobe, DVCAM, Bengali, 20 mins, 2004

Road to Transformation, DVCAM, 6 mins, 2005
Fade in the Spectrum, DVCAM, 6 mins. 2005

Other productions and publications of Chitrabani

71 Television spots on AIDS Awareness (Beta SP format)

HELP PREVENT AIDS - Television Spots

The 71 spots are divided as follows:

1. Students' AIDS Information Centre: Two young persons, a man and a woman, who could be AIDS activists, offer information in short bulletins.
25 Spots (1-125) 41 minutes, 30 sec.

2. AIDS Awareness Quiz: Four teams of 2 youths each compete to answer questions on AIDS.
15 Spots (26-40) 22 minutes, 41 sec.

3. Individual Spots: These use different formats and address specific groups, like teasers, people with multiple partners, married couples, etc.
20 Spots (41-60) 18 minutes, 58 sec.

4. The Ajay Story: Eleven skits featuring Ajay, a college student who has been found to be HIV positive. The skits are highly emotional. Ajay had visited a sex-worker and acquired the virus. He had developed a strong feeling of guilt, but he manages to overcome it and he takes his life in his hands.
11 Spots (61-71) 41 minutes 18 sec.

Each spot ends with a 5 second signature logo with music and the message: Help Prevent AIDS.

DVDs/Video CDs / Audio CDs/Cassettes
Mullick Bari (2009) - presentation (Chitrabani), Music (INRECO), DVD (Max): 130 mins.

Mukti Banhisikha (2007) - Barrackpore Cantonment Board, Ministry of Defence, Govt of India.
DVD: 36.22 mins.
Jhamkar (2007)
CD Rs. 70/ & Audio Cassette Rs. 40/-
Tumi Ek Chitrashilpi (2007)
CD Rs. 70/ & Audio Cassette Rs. 40/-
Alore Sikha (2006)
CD Rs. 70/ & Audio Cassette Rs. 35/-
Elo Amriter Sandan (2006)
CD Rs. 70/- & Audio Cassette Rs. 35/-
Navo Jathoker Joyodhani (2006)
CD Rs. 70/ & Audio Cassette Rs. 35/-
Alor Nimotran (2006)
CD Rs. 70/ & Audio Cassette Rs. 35/-
Chetana Calling (2006) - a documentary on community radio
VCD Rs. 100
Rakhi Festival 2006 (2006) - VCD
LTS Sangam 2005 (2006) - VCD
Leadership Training Camp (2006) - VCD

A Journey to Nagaland (2006) - a documentary on communication workshop in Nagaland
VCD Rs. 50
DVD Rs.100
Punno Tithi (2004) -India Bangladesh co-production
Audio CD Rs. 70
Sparsha (2004) - CB - Dheu co-production
Audio Cassette Rs. 40/-
Aaj Borodin (2003)
Audio CD Rs 70.
Audio Cassette Rs 32.
Video CD Rs 120.
X'mas 81 Audio cassette Rs 30.
X'mas 83 Audio cassette Rs 30.
X'mas 84 Audio cassette Rs 30.
Good Friday: Way of the Cross Audio cassette Rs 25.
Isha Geeti Audio cassette Rs 30.
Ananda Geeti: Part I Audio cassette Rs 25.
Ananda Geeti: Part II Audio cassette Rs 25.

Chetana Programmes - Audio

Sr. No. Subjects No. of Episodes
1 Girl Child 8
2 Health and Nutrition 4
3 Medicine - Use and its Abuse 4
4 Home medicine and treatment 4
5 Medicinal plants and treatment 24
6 Family Planning 16
7 Education of Girl-child 8
8 In search of a Profession 16
9 Superstitions 40
10 We and our environment 36
11 Our Rights 28
12 Womens' Rights 28
13 Women and Family 24
14 Deadly disease - AIDS 114
15 We and our Society 22
16 Addiction 100
17 Snakes and Folk Beliefs 110
18 Arsenic 126
19 Ayurveda - Herbal treatment 54
20 Superstitions 156
21 Women & Society 52
22 Role of women in society 64
22 Programmes on Listeners' letters on the above Topics 601
TOTAL 1639

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