One Year Post Graduate Course in TV with specialization in Sound Recording and Television Engineering

One Year Post Graduate Course in TV with specialization in Sound Recording and Television Engineering

The Course exposes students to various technical and aesthetic aspects of Sound, enabling them to create effective soundscapes. It is a compact combination of operational techniques and creative abilities in the students. The Sound Department is equipped with the Digital Audio Workstation, digital consoles, digital recorders, professional boom and wireless microphones etc.

During the course students learn to record sound for Fiction and Non Fiction programs. This basically comprises of Location Sound Recording with the Industry standard Wireless Microphones, Boom Microphones and Digital Audio Recorders. Students also learn the Audio Post production of these programs on world class Digital Audio Workstation Pro-Tools. Multi-camera exercise is another coordinated activity which enables students to understand various aspects and challenges of Live Audio-Visual program.

After the successful completion of the course students will have professional skills to work as a Sound Recordist for Fiction and Non-Fiction programs. They will be in a position to work independently as a Production Sound Mixer as well as a Sound Designer and a Re- Recording Mixer for various platforms like TV, Documentaries, OTT etc. They will also be in a position to handle the Audio Post-production which includes Editing, Processing, Mixing and Mastering of above mentioned programs on the Industry standard DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) Pro-Tools.

Television Engineering input related to present day television technology is also imparted for better understanding of technical issues. There are two multicamera High Definition (HD) TV studios. Both HD studios are equipped with motorized lighting systems with DMX panel, 16 channel Audio Console/ Mixer, Digital Video Switchers, Multilingual Character Generators, Computer Driven Tele-promoters, Digital VTRs etc. TV Engineering Department is instrumental in imparting training on multicamera setup in familiarization as well as specialization module. The department also imparts training to carry-out Electronic Field Production setup so as to expand the understanding of multicamera technique in the field beyond studios. The department also introduces latest technologies to the students like Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Production etc. and briefs about how film making can be carried-out by taking assistance from these latest technologies.
The department. also imparts inputs on how digital post-production pipeline works i.e from dumping of camera card footage on digital platform for the usage of same by Editor, Sound Recordist, Colourist etc. and finally storage of same in DCP, DPX, .mp4, .mov etc. formats.

Working on above stated Sound and TV engineering equipment and studios, gives students the confidence to take up professional assignments. Interactions with the industry experts help them understand the current techniques and conventions prevalent in the field.
Structure: The course is divided into three carefully designed phases with a modular structure:
Phase 1: Introduction to various skill sets

This is a common module in which students of all disciplines are introduced to basics of writing, direction, cinematography, sound recording and design, editing as well as production, informed by an aesthetic approach. Theoretical input and hands-on training in single and multi-camera exercises coupled with faculty mentoring and feedback instill a strong foundation.

Phase 2: Specialization in Sound Recording and TV Engineering (Fiction and Non-fiction)

Students of Sound Recording and TV Engineering embark on their specialization. They undertake fiction and non-fiction programs (ranging in duration from 5 - 12 minutes). They work with cutting-edge equipment and explore innovative storytelling in collaboration with their peers from allied specializations. The focus is on refining their skills in Sound Recording through guided inputs by seasoned faculty, visiting experts and practical workshops by acclaimed filmmakers and industry practitioners.

Phase 3: The course – end exercise

Students undertake a 15-minute film that showcases professional execution and a distinct personal aesthetic. Guided by experienced faculty and industry experts, this phase enables students to handle aspects Sound Recording and gain valuable feedback from internal as well as external faculty.

Course Duration: 01 Year (Yearly pattern, Total marks = 1000)

Total No. of Seats: 11

Eligibility Criteria: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in any discipline

Faculty:Sound
  • Vaibhav Gham, Associate Professor and HoD
  • Issac Newton, Assistant Professor
  • Atul Lanjudkar, Assistant Professor
Faculty:Television Engineering
  • Sandeep Shahare, Professor and HoD
  • Dr. Alwin Anuse, Associate Professor
  • Dr. Ranjit Sadakale, Assistant Professor
  • Dr. Rajendraprasad Pagare, Assistant Professor
  • Yogesh Sonawane, Assistant Professor