f anyone wants creativity and technicality in his/her job, then building a career in films and TV could be a bright option. Nowadays, career in film and television has become a widely popular option among the youngsters, because it fetches money, name and fame. Film and television is not just about entertainment and information, but also a great means of communication that has erased all the cultural barriers. Talking about career options in this field, there are ample job opportunities in the entertainment industry. Opportunities are there for talented professionals in the areas of acting, production, direction, editing, cinematography, choreography, photography etc.
Course Details
There are number of institutes in India, which offer courses in the field of film and television. Most of them impart technical courses at the graduation level, whereas for other streams, courses are conducted at the postgraduate degree level. Moreover, film and TV courses are also offered in diploma, post graduate diploma and even certificate levels. In this field, students are taught about the wide aspects of film and television, which include production, direction, editing, cinematography, film processing, animation, acting, sound engineering, make up, photography etc. Talking about eligibility, one has to pass in Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) in any stream, from any statutory Board. For the postgraduate courses, the students have to clear graduation recognized by any University. Final selection of the candidates is also based upon the aptitude tests and interviews to examine the talent of the candidates.

Career Prospects
In this Information, Communication and Entertainment (many a times referred to as I.C.E. age) age, the importance of film and television cannot be underestimated. Job opportunities are ample in this industry, mainly due to the vast career prospects. After completing course in the relevant field, one can specialize in any of the following fields – production, direction, editing, acting, animation, sound engineering or can even become a film critic or film archivist. One can also join film studios, production companies etc., to build a career in this field.

Institutes Offering
Some of the prominent institutes in India that offer courses in the field of film and television are Film and Television Institute of India (FTII Pune), Center for Research in Art of Film and Television (Delhi), Flash Frame Visuals Academy of Film and Video Editing (Bangalore), Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu (Chennai), Fortune Institute of Communication and Television (New Delhi), Indian Institute of Mass Communication (I.I.M.C.) New Delhi, Institute of New Media Development and Research (Pune), National Institute of Film and Fine Arts (N.I.F.F.A.) Kolkata and Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata.

Remuneration
Remuneration in the field of film and television may vary from one organization to another. However, one can generally earn around Rs 3,00,000-3,60,000 per annum. However, it largely depends upon educational qualification, experience and also the nature of work.