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MULTIPLE

PDAP & KGTE IN PHOTOGRAPHY & NSQF LEVEL (3 & 6)

SPECIALIZE IN MULTIPLE PHOTOGRAPHY CATEGORIES
AND CINEMATOGRAPHY

Admission Open for 2025-26

One course, one year, endless possibilities!
Specialize in photography & cinematography based on your passion and skills. Create stunning photography portfolios including multiple photography categories, short films, or documentaries, and turn your creativity into a rewarding career.

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Master Techniques
Beyond Basics

Learn. Create. Excel.

Explore your Photography and Cinematography Curriculum

This course is designed to equip students with the expertise needed to excel as professional photographers, cinematographers, and visual designers. Through a balanced curriculum, Creative Hut ensures students gain the technical and creative skills essential for a successful career in photography and cinematography.

DIPLOMA IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY SYLLABUS

Course program consists of two Semesters
Semester 1
101 : Fundamentals of Photography
102 : Photojournalism and Aesthetics of Visual Design
103 : Lighting Language and Aesthetics
104 : Commercial Photography
105 : Nature and Wildlife Photography
106 : Visual Image Editing - I (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign)
106 A : Photography Portfolio

Semester 2
106 : Visual Image Editing - II (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects*, Davinci Resolve*)
106 B : Cinematography Portfolio
107 : Cinematography and Video Editing
108 : Branding and Digital Marketing
109 : English Communication Skills
110 : Industry Internship

KGTE IN PHOTOGRAPHY
SYLLABUS

1711 : Fundamentals of Photography
1712 : Photojournalism and Aesthetics
1713 : Lighting Language and Colour Manipulation
1714 : Videography and Video Editing
1715 : Advertising Photography
1716 : Nature and Wildlife Photography
1717 : English and Working Skills
1717 : Industrial Internship
Kind Note:
All the students need to bring a camera, lens, and a laptop with software installed by the students themselves. After Effects is taught for motion graphics in advertisements. DaVinci Resolve is taught for colour grading. All the above mentioned software are taught for photo editing and video editing purposes as per the course syllabus.

PDAP Course Include
All Multiple Categories

Nature & Wildlife | Travel, Photojournalism | Fashion, Advertising, Food, Product | Sports , Automotive | Architecture & Interior

Make Your Specialisation into Profession

As India’s first residential college for photography, Creative Hut focuses on hands-on learning, practical application, and creative experimentation to help students build strong portfolios and gain industry-ready experience across various genres, making it the ideal choice for launching a professional career.

Transform Your Passion for
Photography & Cinematography
Into a Professional Career.

Creative Hut offers one of the best Photography and Cinematography courses in India, featuring a well-structured syllabus that emphasizes practical photography, cinematography, and design skills. Interestingly, with this PDAP course, helps in creating your portfolio with multiple categories of photography.

NATURE & WILDLIFE

Animals | Birds | Insects | Reptiles

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TRAVEL & DOCUMENTARY

LANDSCAPE | STREET | ART & CULTURE

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PHOTOJOURNALISM

STREET | VILLAGE EXPERIENCE | CULTURE

FASHION & PORTRAIT

FASHION | LIFE STYLE | PORTRAIT

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PRODUCT & JEWELLERY

COMMERCIAL PRODUCT | JEWELLERY

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FOOD & BEVERAGES

COOKED | BAKED | DESERTS | DRINKS

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ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR

BUILDINGS | EXTERIOR | INTERIOR

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NEWBORN & KIDS

NEWBORN | KIDS | HUMAN INTEREST

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SPORTS & AUTOMOTIVE

Athletics | Automobile | Sports

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered Creative Tools

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for Mastery in Creative Design

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Our visual editing curriculum is designed to equip students with expertise in industry-leading software for graphic design, photography, and videography editing. Master professional tools like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, InDesign and more, gaining the skills needed for advanced photo editing, video editing, and motion graphics. These software need to be installed by the students. This comprehensive editing training ensures students are well-prepared for a career in visual arts, photography, and cinematography, making them industry-ready professionals.

Hands-on Practical Experience
Explore. Capture. Inspire.

As India’s first residential college for photography, Creative Hut focuses on hands-on learning, practical application, and creative experimentation to help students build strong portfolios and gain industry-ready experience across various genres, making it the ideal choice for launching a professional career.

  • One Diploma, Many Specializations: Gain expertise in various fields within photography and cinematography.
  • Residential Learning Experience: Immerse yourself in a fully residential setup, fostering creativity and focus.
  • Live Production Skills: Hands-on training in live streaming and media broadcasting.
  • Advanced Content Creation: Delve into green screen methods and modern media creation.
  • Professional Gimbal Training: Master balancing and control for cinematic shots.

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    HOW TO APPLY?

    Click on the Apply Now link and complete all required fields with accurate details. Upload the necessary documents, including educational certificates, Aadhaar card, passport-sized photograph, name, and signature. Submit the application form and pay the registration fee through the link. Once complete, a confirmation email will be sent to your registered email ID. If you face issues, our support team is available to assist. Begin your journey towards a career in photography and cinematography today!

    Transform Your Passion for
    Photography & Cinematography
    Into a Professional Career.

    Our Diploma in Photography and Cinematography is a comprehensive one-year residential program that combines photography, cinematography, design, and editing with cutting-edge AI tools in a unique Gurukul-inspired environment.

    • Broad Genre Exploration: Capture diverse photography styles guided by professionals.
    • Professional Portfolio Development: Build a portfolio showcasing your skills in photography and cinematography.
    • Camera & Lighting Workshops: Sharpen your skills with in-depth technical training.
    • Various Photography Tricks: Learn different techniques and its application.
    • AI-Integrated Photography Tools: Work with the latest technology in photography and editing.
    • Guided Portfolio Projects: Join the ranks of over 500 portfolios crafted with expert support.
    • Student Short Films & Documentaries: Contribute to over 200 films and documentaries produced.
    • Drone Training: Learn aerial photography with practical classes in drone operation.

    PHOTOGRAHY PORTFOLIO

    A Photography Portfolio is a curated collection of each student’s best work, showcasing their skills, creativity, and unique style in photography and cinematography. This portfolio allows students to demonstrate their expertise and dedication across various projects, providing a clear reflection of their journey and growth throughout the course. At Creative Hut, each student receives personalized guidance to build a professional portfolio, establishing a strong foundation for a successful career in photography, cinematography, and visual arts

    Course Fees
    for Professional Diploma
    In art of Photography and Cinematography

    1. Registration Fees: Rs.5555 + 18% GST
    2. Tuition Fees: Rs.251648 + 18% GST
    3. Hostel & Food : Rs.100000
    4. Caution Deposit : Rs.10000 (Refundable)

    Additional Expenses

    1. Basic Equipments : Camera, Lens, Laptop, Tripod
    2. Editing Software : Subscription, Installation & Renewal
    3. Exam Fees : KGTE, MESC & Adobe exams
    4. Models, Products, Travelling : For Assignments & Portfolio
    5. All National & International tour costs : Extra

    Fee Installments
    easy payment structure

    Paid in 4 Installments

    Registration fee: Rs.6555/ (At the time of admission )
    1st Installment: Rs.148472/ (Before 23rd June 2025 )
    2nd Installment: Rs.60000/ (Before 23rd August 2025)
    3rd Installment: Rs.148472/ (Before 23rd November 2025)
    4th Installment: Rs.50000/ (Before 23rd January 2026)

    Kind Note

    1. All the taxes and charges imposed by the Government from time to time are applicable to the fees and are to be compulsorily paid by each student. At present, the GST applicable is 18% on the fee.
    2. Fee once paid is nontransferable and nonrefundable.

    DOCUMENTARY | SHORT FILM

    Create a professional portfolio showcasing your skills in cinematography, documentaries, short films, ads, and music videos, highlighting your creativity, technical expertise, and versatility.

    In the final phase of the course, you will create a non-fiction documentary film, capturing scenes from nature, cultural events, or various aspects of daily life. This project develops your ability to operate cameras and lenses independently, focusing on impactful storytelling. The portfolio you build during this part of the course becomes an invaluable asset for aspiring cinematographers. You will gain hands-on experience in documentary and short film-making across a wide range of subjects, including art and culture, food, street, portrait, fashion, architecture, sports, insects, animals, birds, social causes, videojournalism, macro, interior, historical sites, environmental conservation, community life, festivals and rituals, urban landscapes, education and literacy, healthcare and medicine, traditional crafts, agriculture, music and performing arts, and science and technology. This comprehensive approach prepares you to capture the essence of each subject, showcasing your versatility as a cinematographer and storyteller.

    Basic Equipments
    Every artist needs toolkit.
    Meet yours.

    Needs to Bring

    1. Laptop (Mac or Windows based): (8 - 16 Gb Graphic Card + 32 - 64 GB Ram + 2TB Hard disk). Any 1 laptop is compulsory. But not compulsory to have same configuration. Instead any laptop suitable for design software, can be brought. During the editing and designing classes, required licensed editing software need to be bought and installed by the students.
    2. Any Dslr or Mirrorless camera of your choice
    3. Lens: (18-105 mm or 18 -135 mm or 24-120 mm or 24 -135 mm) or Lens according to your specialisation buy prime or Tele, Wide Lenses.
    4. Tripod A suitable tripod as per need.

    Course Eligibility
    Who can Join this
    Professional Diploma Course?

    Basic Qualification

    Students who wish to pursue this diploma in photography and cinematography course including different specializations are eligible after 12th or plus two or any diploma or any graduation or any post-graduation courses.

    AFFILIATED PROGRAM

    • Certificate at Successful Completion of the Course
    • Our course, titled Professional Diploma in Art of Photography and Cinematography (PDAP) including various specializations are certified by the college. It is not affiliated to any University, State or Central board. Additionally, we provide add-on Government certified photography courses too. 

    Add-on Government-Certified Program,
    Approved by Kerala and Central Authorities.

    • Kerala Government Technical Examination (KGTE) in Photography, approved by the Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala, is recognized for vacancies under the Government of Kerala, including recruitment through the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) or other agencies.
    • We are also affiliated with the Media and Entertainment Skill Council under the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Skill India. And offer courses Assistant Cameraman and Director of Photography certification by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training.
    • Furthermore, we provide Adobe Certified Professional training for Adobe software.
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    Shape Your Vision into a Timeless Visual Design"

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    • Our Diploma in Photography and Cinematography provides an in-depth learning experience, featuring Abin Alex Sir's unique teaching methodology, including the "Five C's" in Photography, Photo Editing, and Cinematography, as well as the "Five Steps to Capture an Image." This structured approach ensures students achieve technical precision and creative excellence.
    • The curriculum covers basic and advanced composition techniques, along with mastering lighting and specialized genres like art and culture photography, food photography, street photography, portrait photography, fashion photography, architecture photography, sports photography, and macro photography. Professional-grade photo and video editing training using industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro equips students to enhance their work effectively.
    • Students graduate with a professional portfolio reflecting their growth and creativity, ready to excel in photography, cinematography, and visual arts industries.

    Photography Tours
    Photo Walks and Trips

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    Beyond the Classrooms

    Exploring the different locations through Photography and Film Making is an experience. Indeed, the Photography Tours, the visits to different destinations is an unavoidable part for any Photography - cinematography aspirant.

    • National Wildlife Photography Tour is a key component of the wildlife photography specialization, with field visits to some renowned wildlife destinations across India, including Ranthambore, Gir Forest, Kabini, Bandipur, Tadoba, Chinnar, and Sattal. and many more.
    • For international exposure, wildlife photography students can also have International Wildlife Photography Tour to locations like Maasai Mara, Kenya, or Tanzania. This tour offers a unique chance to photograph diverse wildlife in natural habitats.

    MEET OUR ALUMNI

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    Adarsh N S

    Ernakulam , Kerala

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    Aparna R

    Kottayam , Kerala

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    Dave Heet Kiran Kumar

    Jamnagar, Gujarat

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    Frequently asked questions

    For more important information, please contact our Admission In-charge

    Phone number

    (+91) 8943355220

    Working hour

    Mon - Sat: 09:00 - 05:00

    E-mail us

    admission@creativehut.org

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