PDAP – SPECIALISED
SPECIALIZE IN
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
AND FILM MAKING
LEARN EVERYTHING → SPECIALISE → BUILD A DUAL PORTFOLIO
Discover India’s only residential wildlife photography course, part of a Professional Diploma in Photography and Cinematography program. Experience a gurukul-style learning approach with in-depth classes, hands-on fieldwork, and modern techniques to capture nature’s beauty. Develop a wildlife portfolio and transform your passion into professional-level projects
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Course Overview
Wildlife visuals in stills and motion—built on foundations, refined in the field.
Specialize in Wildlife Photography & Filmmaking: This specialization is part of the Professional Diploma in the Art of Photography & Cinematography (PDAP). You’ll build a focused portfolio in both wildlife photography and wildlife documentary filmmaking.
With hands-on fieldwork, mentor guidance, and pro tools, you’ll learn to capture natural behaviour and craft conservation-led stories. From tracking elusive subjects in habitat to producing engaging short films, you gain mastery in camera craft, lighting, post-production, and narrative thinking.
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PDAP Syllabus
One-year Professional Diploma in the Art of Photography & Cinematography.
- 101: Fundamentals of Photography
- 102: Photojournalism and Aesthetics
- 103: Lighting Language and Aesthetics
- 104: Commercial Photography
- 105: Visual Image Editing – I (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop)
- 105A: Photography Portfolio Development
- 106: Nature and Wildlife Photography
- 107: Visual Image Editing – II (Premiere Pro, After Effects*, DaVinci Resolve*)
- 108: Cinematography and Video Editing
- 109: Branding and Digital Marketing
- 110: Cinematography Portfolio
*After Effects for Motion Graphics; DaVinci Resolve for Colour Grading.
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KGTE Syllabus
Directorate of Technical Education (Kerala) – subject outline.
- PY 1711 : Fundamentals of Photography
- PY 1712 : Photojournalism and Aesthetics
- PY 1713 : Lighting Language and Colour Manipulation
- PY 1714 : Videography and Video Editing
- PY 1715 : Advertising Photography
- PY 1716 : Nature and Wildlife Photography
- PY 1717 : English and Working Skills
- PY 1717 : Industrial Internship
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Why Specialize in Wildlife Photography?
Turn passion for the wild into impact—art, adventure, and conservation.
Purpose with practice: Specialising in wildlife transforms your curiosity into conservation-driven storytelling. Whether framing a Bengal tiger or documenting migration, your visuals raise awareness and inspire action—without compromising ethics.
At Creative Hut, you’ll strengthen technical control and environmental sensitivity so your work earns recognition and respects the wild.
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Immersive Learning Approach
Gurukul-style, fully residential—learning becomes a 24×7 creative habit.
Live, learn, create—together: Our rural residential campus (Gurukul model) builds focus, patience, and discipline—the exact traits fieldcraft demands. Days start with dawn nature walks and end with peer reviews and edit labs. Mentorship continues beyond classrooms—on trails, in studios, and during portfolio curation.
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Types of Wildlife Photography
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, plants, and macro—seven streams, one wild world.
Explore the diversity of the wild: Go beyond “animals only.” Work across environments and behaviours—telephoto technique for distant subjects, macro craft for the tiny world, and a quiet, ethical approach for sensitive species.
Regular guided tours help you apply these genres in the field and build a strong, real-world portfolio.
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Skills You Will Learn
Fieldcraft + camera control + story thinking + post—end-to-end mastery.
- Camera & Composition: Manual control, telephoto & macro handling, subject placement, light and framing.
- Field Readiness: Observation, patience, timing, ethics, and safe working practices.
- Stills + Motion: Photo essays and short films, including drone perspectives.
- Cinematography & Storyboarding: Shot design, continuity, natural sound, narrative pacing.
- Post-Production: Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve—natural colours, clean sound, cinematic grades.
- Portfolio Development: Guided reviews and briefs that shape a career-ready portfolio.
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Photography + Wildlife Specialisation
Multi-talent pathway—animals, birds, reptiles, insects & macro; learn photography, editing, filmmaking & finishing.
Foundations first, specialisation next: Without learning photography, lighting, detail, colour, cinematography, story, script/screenplay, and editing, you can’t become a sustainable wildlife photographer or cinematographer. In PDAP you master the foundations first, then specialise in wildlife to craft a dual portfolio—stills + documentary film.
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Students Work | Photography
From hides to habitats—behaviour, light, and patience in every frame.
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Students Work | Film Making
Short wildlife docs—field recorded, structured, and graded for impact.
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Wildlife Tours — National & International
Real locations. Real logistics. Real learning.
Kerala & India: Wetlands, forests, and protected habitats with seasonal behaviour—perfect for dawn blinds, dusk trails, and bird migrations.
International exposure (advanced modules): Selected cohorts explore African savannah ecosystems (e.g., Maasai Mara, Serengeti) for high-impact storytelling opportunities.
Tours are coordinated under faculty guidance. Students plan and cover travel and stay; we support with permits, safety, and learning goals.
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Faculty
Working photographers and filmmakers with field and post depth.
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Course Fee & Admissions
One-year PDAP with wildlife specialisation—structure, fees, and admissions.
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How to Apply
Simple steps—admissions open to students from all states in India.
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Visit the Admission Page
Go to the official Creative Hut Admission Page. -
Fill Out the Online Application Form
Enter your personal and academic details carefully. -
Upload Required Documents
Attach scanned copies of your 10th & 12th certificates/mark sheets and a valid ID proof. -
Pay the Registration Fee
Complete the payment of ₹6,555 (non-refundable) to register successfully. -
Receive and Complete Your Task
After registration, you will receive a creative task by email. Submit it within 15 days. -
Get Admission Confirmation
If shortlisted, you will receive your official admission confirmation with joining instructions.
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Visit the Admission Page
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Which is the best institute for wildlife photography in India?
Reputed, premier, fully residential programme in Kerala.
Creative Hut Institute of Photography & Film in Kerala is one of India’s reputed and premier residential colleges. It offers a specialised Wildlife Photography & Filmmaking programme under the Professional Diploma in Photography & Cinematography, with field tours, portfolio reviews, and international exposure.
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Does the wildlife photography course include filmmaking?
Photography + wildlife documentary filmmaking.
Yes. You’ll learn storyboarding, cinematography, natural sound capture, and colour grading to produce a short wildlife documentary alongside your stills portfolio.
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What subjects are covered in the wildlife photography course?
Birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects (macro) & landscapes.
The syllabus trains you to capture birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects (macro), and landscapes. It combines natural-history observation with camera handling, lighting, and fieldcraft.
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Is the course suitable after 12th?
Open to 12th-pass, undergrads, and graduates.
Yes. 12th-pass (any stream), current undergraduates, and graduates can apply. The curriculum starts with foundations and builds to advanced wildlife specialisation.
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What will my portfolio include?
Dual portfolio: stills + short documentary film.
A curated wildlife stills portfolio (birds, animals, macro, landscapes) and a short wildlife documentary, refined through mentor reviews for NGOs, media, and festivals.
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Are there field tours or safaris?
Kerala & India; international tours conducted (permits dependent).
Yes. Guided tours across Kerala and other Indian habitats. We have also conducted international tours (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania), subject to permits, seasons, and cohort readiness.
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Are photography tour costs included in the course fee?
No—national and international tours have separate costs.
No. All tours (national or international) have additional costs. Students cover travel, visas, permits, park entry, stay, local transport, food, insurance, and other personal expenses. The institute coordinates learning objectives, mentor guidance, safety, permits, and schedules.
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Do you accept students from all over India?
Pan-India admissions; classes in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
Yes. Admissions are open to students from all states of India, and international applicants are welcome. Classes are conducted in English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
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What software tools will I learn?
Lightroom, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Resolve.
Training includes Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects (motion graphics), Adobe Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve—covering photo editing, video editing, motion design, sound syncing, and colour grading.
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Do you teach wildlife ethics and safe practices?
Conservation-first approach and responsible fieldcraft.
Yes. We emphasise no baiting, minimal disturbance, safe working distances, permit awareness, and habitat respect—so your visuals remain ethical and impactful.