Degree in Theatre & FilmMaking
The Degree in Theatre and Filmmaking at KIHEAT is a production-driven, industry-oriented undergraduate programme designed to develop skilled actors, filmmakers, directors, writers, and creative professionals. Following a 70% practical and 30% theory model, students gain hands-on experience through theatre productions, short films, studio training, live performances, internships, and industry projects.
The curriculum integrates acting, direction, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, production management, virtual production, and AI-assisted filmmaking, while emphasising continuous training in yoga, voice, movement, dance, martial arts, screen combat, and performance techniques to build confidence, creativity, discipline, and stage presence.
A distinctive feature of the programme is its "Learn by Producing" approach. Every semester, students collaboratively produce one theatre production and one film, enabling them to graduate with extensive real-world production experience, a professional portfolio, showreel, and industry-ready skills. Supported by dedicated units such as KIHEAT Theatre Repertory, KIHEAT Films, KIHEAT Studios, and the KIHEAT Performing Arts Centre, the programme functions like a professional conservatory where students learn through continuous creation, rehearsal, and production.
Duration
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Focus Areas
Theatre & FilmMaking
Eligibility
10+2 with 50%
Admission
Via Interview
What You Graduate With
By the time you complete this programme, you will be able to:
A Creative Career Starts Here
India's entertainment industry — from Bollywood and OTT platforms to regional cinema and live theatre — is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the world. This programme is your entry point. Whether you dream of acting on the Delhi stage, directing a short film for an OTT platform, or working behind the camera as a cinematographer or editor, this degree equips you with the craft, vocabulary, and portfolio to get there. The creative industries reward those with genuine skills and a strong body of work — and that is exactly what this programme delivers.
Duration
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Mode
Full-time
Theory : Practical
30 : 70
Eligibility
10+2 with 50%
Admission
Via Interview
Beyond Software — Training Complete Storytellers
Instead of teaching software alone, the curriculum develops students as visual storytellers. Physical classes such as yoga, acting, martial arts, dance, gesture drawing, and observation training improve body mechanics, timing, expression, creativity, and teamwork — all of which directly enhance animation quality. This creates graduates who understand both the technical and artistic sides of animation and VFX, making the programme distinctive and industry-focused.