Diploma in Photography & Videography
One year that covers the whole creative industry: photography, filmmaking, advanced video editing, graphic design, motion graphics, content creation, advertising and AI tools — then business communication so you can actually get paid for it.
- Duration
- 1 year
- Track
- Long-term
- Schedule
- Full time or part time
- Mode
- Offline & online
- Language
- English
- Certificate
- UGC approved certificate
- Careers
- 100% placement assistance + internships
Who it’s for.
- 01Aspiring photographers and filmmakers
- 02Editors, designers and motion artists
- 03Content creators who want a full skill stack
- 04Anyone who wants one programme instead of five short courses
What you’ll learn.
01Photography8 topics
- Foundation Photography
- Digital Photography I and II
- Portrait & portfolio lighting
- E-commerce model photography
- E-commerce product photography
- Creative product photography — splash, smoke, luxury, beverage, cosmetics, composites
- Fashion photography — live shoot with models and a mock ad campaign
- Advertising photography — working with celebrities; the 5 M's of advertising
02Digital filmmaking5 topics
- Camera settings, gimbal operation and camera movement
- Composition, angles and shot types
- Lighting and audio recording
- Scripting and storyboarding
- Music video production
03Photo editing4 topics
- Lightroom fundamentals — correction and enhancement
- Portrait and professional retouching (frequency separation, dodge & burn)
- Photoshop: background editing, photo manipulation, product retouching
- AI editing tools — Generative Fill, AI object removal
04Advanced video editing, VFX & motion graphics6 topics
- Cutting and sequencing, multi-cam, audio and sound design
- Colour correction and grading with LUTs
- Motion graphics and kinetic typography
- Chroma key, tracking and rotoscoping
- Reels and YouTube editing
- 3D camera tracking, speed ramps, After Effects plugins
05AI content creation & generative AI5 topics
- Prompt engineering
- AI image and video generation
- AI voice and music generation
- AI-assisted editing
- AI ads, showreel and portfolio
06Advertising & graphics3 topics
- Canva, including Canva AI
- Photoshop
- Illustrator — logos, branding and packaging
07Business communication4 topics
- Photography marketing
- Commercial production: crew a 30-second commercial as DOP, director, editor and more
- Crew communication and on-set etiquette
- Client emails, proposals, quotations, negotiation and personal branding
13 theory subjects.
- Basic Art
- Basic Computer Skills & Operating Systems
- Essentials & Elements of Graphic Design
- Commercial Design & Communication Process
- English
- Sketching & Drawing Practical
- CG Applications & Advertising Techniques
- Digital Illustrations & Design Process
- Colour Theory & Image Graphics
- Communication Skills
- Printing Processes & Costing Practical
- Digital & Portfolio Design Practical
- Principles of Animation (the 12 principles)
How you’re assessed.
Kit & software.
Taught in FTP’s in-house studio — industry-standard cameras, studio lights, soft banks, modifiers and a product light tent.
Where it can take you.
- 01Professional Photographer
- 02Cinematographer
- 03Video Editor
- 04Graphic Designer
- 05Motion Graphics Artist
- 06Content Creator
- 07Social Media Manager
- 08Creative Entrepreneur / Agency Owner
- 09AI Content Creator
100% placement assistance + internships. See recent openings on Careers.
Your mentors.
Viraj S.Creative Head — Branding & Communication; Lead Faculty for fashion, advertising and portraiture20 years02
Himanshu TandelArt Director & Digital Cinematographer — editing, product, cinematography, wedding and kids15 years03
Kunal D.Film & Video Editor, Script Writer and Film Educator15 years04
Shrikant BhelkarActing & Direction Faculty15 yearsStudent reviews
The practical training in photography, filmmaking and video editing helped me build confidence and a professional portfolio. The industry exposure and internship opportunities helped me start working on freelance projects immediately after the course.
From graphic design and motion graphics to AI tools and content creation, every module was taught with hands-on projects. Today I am working as a Motion Graphics Designer and applying what I learned at FTP every day.
What impressed me most was the focus on practical learning. The portfolio development sessions and career guidance helped me secure opportunities as a content creator.
Questions, answered.
Is the diploma UGC approved?
FTP Institute awards a UGC approved certificate for this 1-year programme. Ask the counsellor which university issues it before you enrol.
Do I need prior experience?
No. FTP admits students irrespective of prior knowledge or experience, and the course starts with foundation photography and basic art.
How are students assessed?
For the 2026–27 academic year: a theory exam worth 40 marks and practicals, projects and portfolio worth 60 marks. You need at least 75% attendance to sit the exams.
What are the fees and when does the next batch start?
Fees, EMI options and batch dates aren’t published online. Send an enquiry or WhatsApp +91 93212 28811 and the admissions counsellor will share them, along with any running Annual Day offer.
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