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Higher National Diploma in Digital Filmmaking

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NIBM

Department

Computing
NIBM Programmes

Campus

Colombo /
NIBM Programmes

Level

Higher National Diploma
NIBM

Method

Full Time
NIBM

Duration

02 years

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • A/L Option: Minimum 2 passes for G.C.E A/L in any stream
  • O/L Option: Passed G.C.E O/L with 5 credits including credits for Mathematics or ICT and English
    OR
    Passed G.C.E O/L with minimum 1-year relevant Industry experience
  • NIBM Option: Successfully completed the Certificate in Digital Film at NIB

Commencement

  • Colombo – Pending

Course structure and modules

  • Introduction to Film and fundamentals of directing
  • Introduction to Cinematography
  • Story telling – Understanding structures and script writing
  • Fundamentals of Visual Effects
  • Film Analysis (Asian + Western)
  • Composition, Framing & Angles
  • Finding the actor within – Introduction to Acting
  • Fundamentals of cinematography
  • Tools of an actor.
  • Understanding the actor and film score
  • Actor on set.
  • Visual Effects Workflow and Tools
  • Visual Effects Compositing
  • 3D for Visual Effects
  • EDIT & Color Grading
  • After “packing up” – Actor in Post-Production
  • Final Project
  • Industrial Placement

Programme Fees

Current Fee Structure

  • Course Fee: LKR 400,000 + Registration Fee: LKR 5,000

*Subject to change with prior notice. Conditions apply.

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