One year residential course
Professional Diploma inPhotography and Cinematography
A one-year residential diploma in photography and cinematography, where you master both the still and the moving image, mentored on campus and placed into the industry.
Duration1 YearÂ
Eligibility12th / Degree
LanguagesEN · HI · ML
Placement100% assistance
Inside the year
Stills and motion,
one visual language.
You read an image, light it, move the camera, cut it, then grade it. Every week, on industry-grade gear, on-field and inside our studios.
01DroneAerial coverage and flight planning.
02GimbalCinematic, stabilised movement.
03Green ScreenChroma keying and compositing.
04Live StreamingMulticam switching and broadcast.
05Studio LightingPortrait, product and film light.
06Colour GradingMood and tone on DaVinci Resolve.
07Editing LabsAdobe Premiere and Photoshop.
0812+ SpecialisationsWildlife, fashion, travel and more.
The curriculum
Twelve modules across one year.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY · TWO SEMESTERS · ONE BREAK HOME · FULLY RESIDENTIAL
Saturdays are added only when a project or workshop calls for it.
101Visual Language & Image Grammar
102Camera, Lens & ExposureKGTE 1711
103Lighting & Digital EditingKGTE 1713
104Photography SpecialisationsKGTE 1712 +2
105Photography Portfolio
106Cinematic Language & StorytellingKGTE 1714
107Screenwriting & ProductionNCVET L3
108Documentary & Short Film ProductionNCVET L6
109Cinematography Specialisations
110Cinematography Portfolio
Industry Readiness · 111–112
111English & Working SkillsKGTE 1717
112Industrial InternshipKGTE 1718
The KGTE and NCVET–MESC subjects run alongside the diploma as nationally recognised skill certifications, mapped to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Their examinations are conducted and certified separately: KGTE by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, and the NSQF levels by the Media & Entertainment Skills Council under NCVET.
Four credentials,
one year.
Recognised by government and industry, awarded alongside your Creative Hut diploma.
Specialisations
Twelve genres to make your own.
Select your specialisation based on your own preference. Build a portfolio in that genre and graduate ready to work in it.
More than a campus. A home.
The year you become a Photographer and Cinematographer.
Apply
Ready to begin? It's four steps.
30 seats · One batch a year
01
Fill the form
Quick enquiry form. ₹6,555 registration.
02
Personal Interview
A counsellor calls you within 24 hours.
03
Documents + deposit
Submit documents and the first instalment.
04
Join the batch
Move into the hostel. The year begins.
Who teaches you
You learn beside people who still shoot.
A residential Gurukul. Working photographers and filmmakers who shoot, light, and grade with you every day, on campus, all year.
Founder
Abin Alex
Founder and Director
Director of Rising Embers. 25 years teaching. Canon Photomentor for eight years.
Anu Joseph
Associate Director
Guides student productions and the film pipeline on campus.
Sagar Gosavi
Wildlife Photographer
Teaches wildlife and nature photography, out in the field.
Amith Kumar
Architecture and Interior Photographer
Teaches architecture and interior photography.
Hover a portrait to see it in colour
Student Work
Proof, not promises.
Documentaries shot, cut and finished by our students, the work that matters when you are choosing a film and photography school.
Attappadiyan
DOP & edit · Agrah S Deth
Pancha Gramalu
DOP & edit · Sesetty Shanmuka Sri Uday Mani
Changaram Wetlands
DOP & edit · John Thomas
PLACEMENTS & CAREERS
Trained here. Working everywhere.
From a focused batch of just 30 students a year, here's where our graduates go.
Tools
The software you will master.
Hands-on training across the full photography and cinematography workflow, from RAW capture to final grade, with AI where it earns its place.
Note: Technology changes daily, so tools may vary with industry requirements. We do not learn tools for their own sake, we learn to create visual storytelling. Each student subscribes to the software individually, and for college projects the college provides the subscription.
What families ask before they visit.
Who can join the diploma?
Anyone after the 12th, from any stream. No prior experience is needed. Students come from across India, fifteen states were represented in the last batch.
Is it fully residential?
Yes. It is one year on campus in Kottayam, Kerala. Hostel and food are included in the fee.
Do I need my own camera and gear?
Yes. A personal camera and lens are strongly preferred for full-time practice, assignments, and portfolio building. The college will provide cameras and lenses, subject to availability, for coursework only until you acquire your own equipment. However, bringing a personal laptop and maintaining the necessary software subscriptions throughout the course is mandatory for every student.
What certifications will I get?
Upon successful completion of the course, students can earn KGTE, NCVET MESC, and Adobe, along with the Diploma Certification from Creative Hut Academy.
Do you teach AI filmmaking too?
Yes. You learn current AI-assisted tools alongside core photography and cinematography craft. The campus made Rising Embers, the world’s first AI feature film made inside a film school.
What does the fee cover, and are there scholarships?
The published fee is all-inclusive: tuition, hostel, food and GST. Phase I scholarships are available for early admissions. The full breakdown is in the Course Fees section above.
When does the batch start and how do I apply?
One batch a year, thirty seats. Fill the enquiry form below or message us on WhatsApp, and a counsellor will walk you through the steps and current intake dates.
What about jobs and placements after the diploma?
Yes. You get placement support and build a professional portfolio across the year. Graduates work as photographers, cinematographers, editors and AI-assisted creators, and students gain real production experience on campus projects like Rising Embers.