About GIFT, Cochin - Goodness Institute of Film and Television in De Service Park, SRM Road, Pachaalam, Kochi

GOODNESS INSTITUTE OF FILM AND TELEVISION (GiFT cochin)
C-DIT and SIDCO approved under Govt. of Kerala
In Association with Divine/Goodness TV Channels, Run by Vincentian Fathers
Goodness Institute of Film and Television (GiFT cochin) is an advanced media education institution under the De Paul Education Trust managed by the Marymatha province of Vincentian Congregation. An approved centre of C-DIT and SIDCO under Goverment of Kerala. GiFT cochin offers a wide range of courses in different sectors of film and television. It is also associated with Divine / Goodness Television channels to provide hands on training and placement for its students. GiFT cochin strives to mould media professionals who can raise the industry standards through creative communication.
Vision
We are a centre of excellence, producing talented media professionals with strong human values.
Mission
to transform the youth into technically competent, socially committed and morally upright media professionals.
Motto
GiFT ing Media Talents
Our Motivation & Inspiration
St. Vincent De Paul - A true visionary who gifted the concept of creative communication to the world.
GiFT Courses
Sound Design & Audio Engineering /1 year / 2 semesters / Eligibility Plus Two Pass
This C-DIT approved one year course in sound designing and audio engineering focuses on imparting an in depth hands-on training and gaining knowledge about the intricacies in sound recording, editing, mixing, mastering, installation, acoustics, live events handling etc. The course also includes an add-on course in video editing. Upon successful completion the student would be able to handle a sound recording suite independently and will be well versed in the technical attributions in audio engineering.
Cinematography/Videography/3 months
This is a short term C-DIT approved course in Videography. The course will begin with an introduction in still photography and its principles. Theory and practical sessions in artificial and natural lighting will help build a thorough base before the more advanced sessions in multi-cam training, camera movement, track and trolley starts. Successful completion of the course will produce a cinematographer with a strong theoretical and practical base.
Film/Video Editing / 3 / 6 months
Video Editing will mainly teach the mac based Final Cut Pro software (FCP) which is widely used in the industry; Students will grasp the basics of colour grading, latest plugins and filters. Practical sessions in online editing and mixing are also made available for the students
Dubbing /3 months
The pursuants of this course shall be propelled into interesting and lucrative world of dubbing. The course comprises of sessions in speech therapy to fine tune one’s acoustic abilities. Students will also be briefed on basics of sound recording and in depth sessions in mike techniques, lip sync, dialogue improvisation, character regeneration, tonal variations, voice modulation in stage, radio, tv, films etc would finally result in moulding a theoretically sound dubbing professional.
Acting for the Screen / 3 months
An inborn talent and desire to act is all it takes to enroll for this course. The course covers Stage acting, dubbing, radio acting, film acting and comparative studies, body language, postures & gestures, Voice modulation and workshops on acting techniques.
News Reading & Anchoring / 3 months
This high demand course covers basics of acting, presentation & communication skills, how to sit, how to behave, group discussions, interview skills, news delivery and analysis, news reporting, journalistic skills and above all instills a sense of confidence in its students.
Professional Make up for Media /3/6 months
A highly specialized course with in-depth sessions on understanding faces, character generation, character make up, transformation of artist to character, stage make up, fashion make up, bridal make up, media make up etc.
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Media facilities at par with global standards
In House state of the art Dubbing, Editing and video production studios
Industry experienced and academically qualified faculty
Regular interaction with experts from Film, Television and Radio
Film clubs and forums to develop media skills and tricks
Training in live television studios
Participation and management opportunities in live media events
Assured placements after successful course completion
Wifi enabled campus
Edu-media
Hostel facilities for boys and girls
Media complex spread across 30,000 sq.ft
Courses approved by C-DIT and SIDCO, under Govt. of Kerala
Participation in International / National media exhibitions
G+ media Hub
A comprehensive media production and service provider in association with Goodness TV, G+ media believes in creating more goodness in media. Its an umbrella organisation with activities covering all sectors in media.
Activities
Academics - GiFT
Web TV
Web radio
Media coordination & Talent promotion
Film production
Media infrastructure solution provider
Organising forums & technical workshops
Media consultancy & career guidance
Striving for value addition in media
GiFT Guidance
Our students train with a team of dedicated and professionally qualified teachers from the visual media, with years of experience in their respective fields as permanent faculty. Apart from this GiFT will have a pool of Technical experts, Media critics, Producers, Script Writers, Directors and Actors. The faculty will also include artists from the visual media, Thus the Gift team will comprise of professionals capable of sharing the very latest trends and technical expertise from the ever changing world of Visual Media.