Associate Degree in TV & Film Production

"Crafting stories through the lens."
Location: Salim Habib University / Karachi Institute of Economics and Technology

Course Overview

This immersive two-year program equips students with core skills in visual storytelling, from camera operation to post-production. Grounded in practical training, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning, enabling students to produce short films, documentaries, and broadcast-ready content while exploring Pakistan’s evolving media landscape.

What to Expect

Hands-On Production

Direct, shoot, and edit projects using professional-grade equipment.

Narrative Experimentation

Explore diverse genres, from documentary activism to fictional storytelling, while developing a unique directorial voice.

Collaborative Learning

Work in crews to replicate industry workflows, simulating real-world challenges in budgeting, scheduling, and creative problem-solving.

Critical Perspectives

Engage with global film history and contemporary debates on representation, sustainability, and decolonizing media

Industry Experience & Opportunities

Live Projects

Produce public-facing content for broadcasters, NGOs, and cultural festivals, building portfolios with tangible social impact.

Internships

Gain on-set experience with production houses, television networks, and independent filmmakers, guided by our industry partnerships.

Festival Pathways

Submit work to national and international film festivals, with mentorship on distribution and audience engagement strategies.

Degree Structure

Duration: 2 Years

Semesters: 4

Course Credit Hours : 67

Year 1
Course Code
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Semester - 1
TF304
History of TV & Film
3+0
AR201
Story Boarding
3+0
CA201
Digital Image Manipulation
3+0
CA303
Non-Linear Editing
3+0
COM1301
English-1 (Proficiency Development)
3+0
SSC3315
Pakistan & Islamic Studies
4+0
Total Credits
19
Course Code
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Semester - 2
SSC102
Media Psychology
3+0
MM302
Digital Movie Making
3+0
TF301
Lighting the Sets
3+0
COM1302
English-2 (Public Speaking)
3+0
MM201
Introduction to Animation & Multimedia
3+0
TF302
Screenplay & Script writing
3+0
Total Credits
18
Year 2
Course Code
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Semester - 3
MMK101
Media Marketing
3+0
TF305
Directing Actors for TV & Film
3+0
CA401
Video for Visual Effects
3+0
SSC302
Media Ethics
3+0
CA301
Basic 3D Modeling & Animation
3+0
Total Credits
15
Course Code
Course Title
Cr. Hrs.
Semester - 4
MM301
Research & Media Planning
3+0
MMK202
Media Branding
3+0
ELE
Elective-1
3+0
ELE
Elective-2
3+0
IPTD313
Project
3+0
Total Credits
15