Film and Television

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Film and Television brings the reel world to life! Our aim is to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience that prepares them for a successful future in the screen industries, combining real-world exposure with cutting-edge in-house studios.
We believe in the power of hands-on learning, and our Film and Television program is specifically designed to immerse students in intensive practical environments. This approach enables them to develop their skills across a wide range of genres, forms, and formats, from experimental filmmaking to mainstream TV production. Students have the opportunity to explore diverse creative avenues and expand their artistic horizons.

Creativity, production expertise, and technical skills form the core of our Film and Television program. At SDAAT, students have the access to state-of-the-art in-house facilities, modern hardware, and industry-standard software. Under the guidance of our knowledgeable instructors, who are active practitioners and researchers in the film industry, students will master the intricacies of pre-production, cinematography, sound design, editing, and post-production. Through practical projects, they will refine their techniques, enhance their storytelling abilities, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire production process. By the end of the program, graduates will be well-prepared to pursue sustainable careers in the ever-evolving screen industries.

Why Study at PAF IAST?

Location and Ambience

PAF IAST is nestled in natural mountains that flank its campus from all sides, offering one even the ravishing view of snow-capped peaks of Nathiagali and natural winding trails. To its north-west is Tarbela Lake, a journey of only a few kilometers from the campus. Set in the middle of the campus is a natural lake, fed by the springs of surrounding mountains. The campus is just a 3-kilometer drive from the Hazara Motorway. The ideal setting equally conducive to academic activity and aesthetic sensibilities of the human eye is a serene island of its own kind, far from the chaos, congestion, and cacophony of metropolitan culture. The major cities like Islamabad, Abbottabad, are just an hour’s drive, while small towns like Wah, Hasanabadal, Taxila, and Swabi can be reached in just half an hour.

Technology Advancement and Foreign Partnership

This institute is an emerging center of excellences, with its own technology park. All faculty members hold PhD degrees in appropriate disciplines. By virtue of its wide array of facilities and the facilitation for its students to learn and benefit both from classroom teaching and faculty trained at premier Austrian universities/institutions, the institution is ideally cut out for imparting state-of–the-art engineering and allied education in Pakistan. The institute enjoys close linkages with top ranking universities in Austria and China. We have already concluded with them formal agreements regarding student and faculty exchange programs, provision of dual degrees in certain areas, and the training support from foreign faculty. cities like Islamabad, Abbottabad, are just an hour’s drive, while small towns like Wah, Hasanabadal, Taxila and Swabi can be reached in just half an hour.

Academia-Industry Relationship

There is a strong synergetic relationship between academia and industry which paves the way for job opportunities for students even in the midst of their studies. PAF IAST will serve as a welcome platform for the industry to share their requirements for a skilled workforce. This will enable the institute to incorporate their valuable inputs in practical vocational training and expose the students to industrial perspectives

On-Spot Industry Internship

It will be a mandatory requirement for every student to do an internship every semester in an appropriate industry. This will garner them practical experience related to their respective degree programs. To crown it all, Technology Park will afford them rare opportunities to apply themselves innovatively and become promising entrepreneurs.

Need and Merit-based Scholarships

Different types of local and foreign scholarship opportunities are available on need and merit base.

Employment Opportunities

The demand for filmmakers has increased significantly with the revival of national cinema and proliferation of electronic media. With Film & TV bachelor’s degree from PAF-IAST, graduates will be well placed to find gainful employment, as well as independent professionals, in film & TV productions.

Following are the employment opportunities that can be made available to film and TV students from SDAAT.

Film Director
Cinematographers
Producers
Production Manager
Production Designer
Set & prop Designers
Script, Screenplay & Dialogue Writers

TV Directors
Editors
Digital Content Producers
PR Managers
Creative Directors (Advertising)
Actors
Sound Designers

Course Curriculum

Semester 1

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
ICC	SS-102	English Language & Communication Skills	3(3-0)
	SS-112	Pakistan Studies	2(2-0)
	COMP-102	Introduction to ICT	3(2-1)
FON	DAA – 101	Foundation Drawing	3(0-3)
	DAA – 151	History of Art & Design-I	2(2-0)
	DAA – 121	Introduction to Digital Tools	2(0-2)
	DAA – 102	Object in 3D	2(0-2)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			17(9-8)

Semester 2

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
ICC	SS-111	Islamic Studies	2(2-0)
IEC	MGT-262	Entrepreneurship	3(3-0)
FON	DAA –131	Storytelling	2(2-0)
	DAA –141	Introduction to Digital Media, Film & TV	2(2-0)
	DAA– 132	Design Thinking	2(2-0)
DCC	FTV- 142	Cinematography	3(0-3)
DCC	FTV- 152	History of Cinema-I	2(2-0)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			16(13-3)

Semester 3

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
ICC	SS- 200	Technical and Business Writing	3(3-0)
ICC	DAA-101	Mathematics for Art & Design	3(3-0)
FON	DAA – 201	Drafting	2(0-2)
FON	DAA – 241	Fundamental of Photography	2(0-2)
DCC	FTV 252	Narrative Construction	3(3-0)
	FTV- 251	History of Cinema-II	2(2-0)
	FTV – 211	TVC Production	3(1-2)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			18(12-6)

Semester 4

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
ICC	COMP-111	Programming Fundamental	4(1-3)
IEC	COMP-471	Project Management	3(3-0)
DCC	FTV-212	Television Production	3(0-3)
	FTV 231	Acting for Screen	2(0-2)
	FTV 221	Non-Linier Editing-I	2(0-2)
	FTV -232	Screenplay Writing	3(3-0)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			17(7-10)

Semester 5

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
IEC	SS-821	Research Methods & Report Writing	2(2-0)
DCC	FTV 352	Aesthetic of Film	3(3-0)
	DAA- 321	Digital Sound and Music	3(0-3)
	FTV 322	Non-Linier Editing-II	2(0-2)
	FTV 311	Documentary Filmmaking	3(1-2)
DEC	Select 1 courses from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 3 Credit Hrs.		4(0-4)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			17(6-11)

Semester 6

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
DCC	FTV 312	Fiction Production	3(1-2)
	DAA – 351	Copyrights, Contract and Media Laws	3(3-0)
	FTV 313	Set, Props and Costumes	3(0-3)
	FTV 341	Animation & Vfx	3 (0-3)
DEC	Select 1or 2 courses from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 4 Credit Hrs.		4(2-2)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			16(6-10)

Semester 7

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
ICC	SS-310	Professional Ethics	3(3-0)
IEC	SS-220	Organizational Behavior	3(3-0)
DCC	FTV- 461	Film and TV Project-I	6(2-4)
DEC	Select 1or 2 courses from the list of Degree Elective Courses worth 3 Credit Hrs.		4(2-2)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			16(10-6)

Semester 8

Course	Code	Title of Course	Credit Hrs.
IEC	SS-206	Media Management	2(2-0)
DCC	FTV-451	Literature and Film	3(3-0)
DCC	FTV -462	Film and TV Project-II	9(2-7)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS			14(7-7)
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS IN 8 SEMESTERS			131(70-61)

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