International Experience Program - India
Faculty of Arts
School of Communication and Creative Industries
Topic Area: Film & Media Program: Creativity, Craft and Chaos in Filmmaking
A one of a kind program that is based in the heart of India's film industry popularly known as 'Bollywood'.
The program is a great way to see the industry first hand through its professionals and work environments. The program emphasizes the inner workings and logistics of the film industry in Mumbai and incorporates meetings with film professionals, visits to film shoots, post production studios and hands on student project.
The program is for students of film and media, communication and for those with an interest in Indian cinema. 'Bollywood' is the largest film industry in the world and unique in its sensibilities, presentation and cultural context
Program Dates: approx late November - late December, 2012
Number of places: 10
Program Cost: Approx. $4600.00 (exact costs to be advised)*
*Students may be eligible to receive a $500 travel grant from CSU Global. Please note that this amount is not paid directly to students but deducted from the program fee.
Costs should include: Return flights, insurance, program fee, In-country pre-departure orientation and support, airport pickup, transport to placement, work support and monitoring, 24 hour emergency support, personal cellular phone, accommodation & meals)
Please note all CSU Global Programs are group ticketed. Your program will depart from Sydney and return to Sydney on the dates listed.
Eligibility & Credit:
- TVP305 internship (3rd year) - Please liaise with your course coordinator to discuss credit options
- Other students please confirm options with your course coordinator
Timeline:
- Application Deadline: late July, 2012 (exact dates to be confirmed)
- Successful students notified (email): early August, 2012 (exact dates TBC)
- Passport required for Visa Processing: mid August, 2012 (exact dates TBC)
(You MUST have obtained your passport prior to this date. Please note it may take 4-6 weeks to obtain a passport)
- Payment required: mid August, 2012 (exact dates TBC)
click here to register your interest [doc]
Completed forms must be submitted to:
Linda Rust
CSU Global Manager
Office of International Relations
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga
Phone: 02 6933 8214
Fax: 02 6933 4499
Email: lrust@csu.edu.au
Indicative program outline
The cinema of Mumbai, or Bollywood, as it is popularly called, has always dominated the Indian film industry. However, its noticeable presence in the West is a much more recent phenomenon.
Wax figures of universally acclaimed stars Amitabh Bachcchan and Aishwariya Rai on display at Madame Tussauds, Nicole Kidman dancing to a popular Hindi number in Moulin Rouge, Indian music influencing background scores for international blockbusters: Bollywood's influence has increased tremendously in recent years.
An in-depth, comprehensive experiential learning program that puts you at the core of Mumbai's multi-million dollar film industry, to give you hands-on, on-site experience in diverse and dynamic areas of film-making.
The program draws on the vast resources of the Mumbai film industry to create an extraordinary training ground. Students observe the craft, nuances and intricacies of the industry in a spirited environment that combines professional training with real-life work experience. However, students will not be working on any live film sets. The visits to sets would be observational in nature. The hands-on work is limited to a student project only.
What do I do on the program?
- Informational lectures and meetings: Students have one-on-one meetings with directors, cameraman, scriptwriters, producers and actors. They get to interact with industry professionals in their own environment. This gives students an understanding of the processes and people involved in the making of a film, including production, direction, post production, finance, and distribution.
- Attend Shoots: Students spend a few days on a film set to get a behind-the-scenes view into the world of set designers, prop houses, casting directors, production executives, action directors, stunt masters, make-up artistes, fashion designers, lighting men, spot boys, music directors and other cast and crew.
- Post Production: Students also visit post production studios to see editing, colour correction, visual effects, audio post, background music and song recordings.
- Student Project: All students have to work on and submit a project. This project is designed in consultation with the Academic Director keeping in mind the students' individual interests and skills. The project usually takes a week to ten days to complete and ensures that the student is not merely a passive observer but an active participant. This project will deepen the students' learning and help them reflect on their 4 week experience
Where is the program located?
Mumbai is India's commercial capital. With a population of nearly 13 million, Mumbai's most affluent inhabitants live alongside the working classes and urban poor in soaring skyscrapers and sprawling slums. Mumbai is a melting pot of residents from diverse ethnic backgrounds that speak over a dozen languages. Mumbai is an international city with many attractions. Mumbai also has a vibrant nightlife that ranges from simple pubs to hi-tech discos and glamorous nightclubs. Its location is convenient for short weekend trips to many beaches and resorts in India including Goa.
Who can participate?
This program is open to all levels of students and individuals with an interest in film and media. Participants must be over 20 years of age, easy going, flexible, independent and willing to take the initiative to learn. Individual or groups of students can apply to the program. Filmmaking is a creative but arduous task and participants must be willing to work hard and adapt to different surroundings and work environments.
What's included in the cost:
Airfare, visa, travel/ medical insurance, pre-departure orientation and support (in country), airport pickup, transport to placement, work support and monitoring, 24 hour emergency support, personal cellular phone (for use in country), accommodation and meals. You literally just need your suitcase!!!!
Notes on accommodation & meals:
Accommodation and meals are included in the set price. Accommodation is on sharing basis in volunteer guest house. Three meals a day are provided for you (Vegetarian Indian cuisine).
For photos of past trips please see this link: