About the School of Film, Media and Creative Arts

At SoFMCA, the mission is to provide the best ‘university offered undergraduate film, media and culture education’ in South Asia and beyond by preparing students for existing and emerging careers in filmmaking, media, OTT and the creative industries, along with training in research pathways on the entertainment industry.

We at RVU are committed to provide a dynamic and multidisciplinary learning environment that combines theory and practical to hone students’ creativity and employability. Our faculty hail from the disciplines of Humanities, Film and Media Studies, and comprise of professors-in-practice, filmmakers and visiting industry professionals to ensure that the students receive hands-on training and mentoring to develop the skills needed to succeed in their chosen field of speacialization.

Our Graduate Attributes
  • Imagination
  • Creativity
  • Ethics
  • All-Rounded Thinking
  • Effective Communication
  • Digital Fluency
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Team Working
  • Leadership Potential
  • Entrepreneurship
What we Offer?
Undergraduate Programmes

Duration: 4 Years programmes

  • B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
  • B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)

Duration: 5 Years Integrated programmes

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) (Criminology, Cyber Law and Forensic Sciences)
Postgraduate Programmes

Duration: 1 Year Programme

  • LL.M. (General)
  • L.M. (Intellectual Property Rights & Technology Law)

Ph.D.

A UG Scholar’s Journey at SoFMCA - 180 Credits
    • Year 1: Foundation [48 Credits]
      Creative Thinking, Critical Learning, Discovering Individual Abilities, and Introductions to Majors
    • Year 2: Exploration [48 Credits]
      Choose your Specialisation and Explore a Minor
    • Year 3: Specialisation [48 Credits]
      Master your Specialisation with Industry Internship
    • Year 4: Creation [36 Credits]
      A portfolio of signature works in films, documentary, animation, graphic narratives or thesis dissertation
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Dr. Piyush Roy

Professor and Founding Dean, School of Film, Media and Creative Arts

Founding Dean

Dr. Piyush Roy is an Indian National Film Award winning critic-columnist, and an international author, curator, poet, filmmaker and professor in film, media and aesthetics studies. Former Editor of iconic film magazines Stardust and StarWeek, and a Doctoral Scholar from the University of Edinburgh, he’s published in Indian national dailies like The Indian Express, Hindustan Times, The Asian Age, The Times of India, and The Hindu, authored five books and directed three non-fiction feature films.

Degrees and Eligibility Requirements

Programme Titles Specialisations Level Duration Selection Requirements
Ph.D. Film Studies, Cultural Studies, Media Studies Ph.D. 4 Years Masters in any Discipline
M.A. (Film, Media and Cultural Studies) Film Direction, Documentary Filmmaking, Film Studies and Media Studies PG 2 Years SoP + Interview
P.G. Diploma in Film Criticism and Curation Film Criticism, Film Curation PG 1 Year SoP + Interview
B.A. Acting (Film, TV and OTT) Acting (Film, Television and OTT) UG 3 Years SoP + Portfolio + Interview
B.A. (Hons.) (Media Studies) Print, Advertising & PR, New Media and Film Criticism UG 4 Years SoP + Interview
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Animation and Visual Effects) Animation, CGI and VFX UG 4 Years Portfolio + Interview
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Filmmaking) Direction, Cinematography, Screenwriting, Sound and Video Editing, Costume Design and Make-Up UG 4 Years Portfolio + Interview

Campus Amenities

  •  Metro connectivity at doorstep
  •  Library
  •  Auditorium
  •  Gymnasium
  •  Bank
  •  Post office
  •  Food court
  •  Dining Hall
  •  Medical Centre
  •  Counselling Centre
  •  Recreational centre
  •  Sports facilities & sports grounds

Collaborations and industry connect

COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Admission Process
  • STEP - 01
    Register

    Apply online:
    https://admissions.rvu.edu.in/

  • STEP - 02
    RVU Selection Process

    Statement of Purpose (SoP) /
    Portfolio + Personal interview

  • STEP - 03
    Offer Letter

    Subject to fulfilment of eligibility
    and admission criteria

  • STEP - 04
    Registration

    Payment of fee

University Campus, RV Vidyanikethan Post, 8th Mile, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru - 560059
Mobile: +91 95136 73770, +91 95136 73775, +91 89511 79896 | Email: admissions@rvu.edu.in

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