INDUSTRY - ALIGNED SYLLABUS
ONE YEAR RESIDENTIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY AND
CINEMATOGRAPHY COURSES
Turning images into visual language
We build visual communicators, not button-pressers. At Creative Hut’s 100% residential Gurukul in Kerala, students master photography and cinematography courses after 12th or after their graduation along with communication design as a visual language. Learn through practice, shoot every day, edit with intent, explore visual storytelling, and grow under 24×7 mentor guidance. Check our professional courses, join us and graduate with a portfolio that truly speaks. Step confidently into the creative industry with one of the most professional photography and cinematography courses in India.
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Overview — One-Year Residential Diploma Programs
Two job-oriented programs for real careers in visual media.
Creative Hut Institute of Photography and Film, a well reputed photography and cinematography college in India, offers premium one-year residential diploma programs for students aspiring to build real careers in visual media. Recognised among the leading professional photography courses in India, these programs are portfolio-first, mentor-led, and built on a structured syllabus aligned to industry needs and hiring trends, including AI-assisted workflows. With 100% placement assistance, our graduates step into careers, freelancing, or further higher studies.
Eligibility: 10+2, graduates, post graduates
Duration: 1 year (Residential)
Language: Classes taught in English, Hindi, MalayalamLearning takes place on a creative space of 1,70,000 sq. ft. campus in Kerala, with a Cinematography Studio, Photography Studio, Innovation Center, Lecture Theatre, Library, Jury Room, Cafeteria, and Hostel; all on campus for a fully immersive residential experience.
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Professional Diploma in Photography and Cinematography (PDAP)
Where Visual Language meets practice | Master photography & cinematography in residential one-year.
The Professional Diploma in Photography and Cinematography program is a full-time residential course that prepares students for careers in visual media. The course curriculum covers photography, filmmaking, lighting, editing, and colour grading in depth. Hence, this is a widely recognised one of the top photography and cinematography courses after 12th, as well as for graduates who wish to build a professional career.
Moreover, students gain hands-on practice with industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and DaVinci Resolve. The program also includes practical sessions in drone operation, live streaming, and gimbal use, providing a complete foundation in modern cinematography.
Learners can specialise in 12+ genres such as fashion, food, wildlife, travel, jewellery, sports, interiors, automotive, and more. Through daily practice and guided mentorship, every student builds a strong portfolio, making PDAP one of the most career-focused photography and cinematography courses in India.
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Professional Diploma in Communication Design (PDCD)
Where Visual Vocabulary meets Communication Design | Blending Design, Photography, Cinematography & Visual Media.
The Professional Diploma in Communication Design program brings together diverse fields, from branding and motion graphics to short videos and photography; all integrated with modern AI tools. It is also one of the most versatile choices for students looking for film making courses that expand beyond photography into digital design and media strategy. Students learn to plan campaigns, design visuals, write scripts, and produce content across YouTube, Instagram, and brand media platforms.
In addition, the curriculum covers industry-standard software such as Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. Learners also explore AI-powered creative tools like DALL·E, Midjourney, and Runway, which are integrated into responsible, future-ready workflows.
By the end of the course, students graduate with an industry-ready portfolio with the professional skills to confidently step into creative agencies, media companies, or build their own freelance careers.
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Specialisation in Wildlife Photography & Filmmaking
Wildlife stories through stills & film | Under PDAP
This wildlife photography course under PDAP trains students in ethical fieldcraft, macro photography, and cinematic wildlife storytelling. The syllabus covers long-lens techniques, editing, and colour grading to create professional wildlife portfolios and short films. Graduates often work with conservation NGOs, natural history channels, or as independent wildlife filmmakers. As part of our photography and cinematography course, this specialisation provides students with hands-on field experience and industry-relevant skills.
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Specialisation in Fashion Photography & Cinematography
Style, light & storytelling | Under PDAP
The fashion photography course under PDAP focuses on building strong editorial, advertising, and social media portfolios. Students learn model shoots, lighting design, retouching, digital lookbooks, and AI-assisted editing workflows. As part of our broader photography and cinematography courses, this specialisation equips learners with both creative and technical skills. Graduates find opportunities with fashion brands, magazines, production houses, or establish themselves as freelance fashion photographers and cinematographers.
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Specialisation in Advertising Photography & Cinematography
Brand-driven visuals & campaigns | Under PDCD
The advertising photography course under PDCD blends product photography, commercial films, branding, and motion graphics. Students practice campaign design, scriptwriting, and AI-assisted content creation. Graduates are prepared for ad agencies, creative studios, or freelancing in advertising and promotional media. As part of our professional communication design program, students here develop hands-on experience in shaping brand-focused visual stories.
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Specialisation in Travel Photography & Filmmaking
Cultures, Journeys & Landscapes | Under PDAP
Students in this travel photography course under PDAP learn to capture the true spirit of nature. They travel with a purpose to frame the stories of the landscapes, cultures, and journeys with both creativity and technical skills. They learn not only to capture but practically communicate through vlog-style frames, and aerial drone shots. Understanding the importance of post production for various platforms, the photo editing and video editing skills are developed. This further inspires students to build compelling travel stories, and encourages them to mix creativity with technique. By the end of their course, they build-up a strong portfolio shaping images that feel authentic and alive. They become capable creators to approach tourism boards, magazines, and media houses or to simply strike out on their own as independent travel creators.
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Specialisation in Photojournalism & Videojournalism
Real-time news & documentary skills | Under PDAP & PDCD
This photojournalism course under PDAP & PDCD trains students to respond quickly to real-world events, balancing accuracy, ethics, and speed. They practise covering live situations, shaping photographs and video stories that carry strong narrative value. Alongside fieldwork, students also build the discipline of fast editing, preparing digital reports suitable for both online platforms and traditional print. The pathway reflects the core of photography and cinematography courses by treating images not just as visuals but as voices in public conversation. Graduates step into roles with media houses, NGOs, and production teams, or carve out their own path as independent documentary journalists.
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Specialisation in Sports & Automotive Photography & Cinematography
Action & design-driven visuals | Under PDAP
This sports and automotive photography course under PDAP trains students to capture motion and precision, whether on the field or on the road. Lessons cover panning, high-speed techniques, and handling reflective surfaces in automotive shoots. Students here document live sports events, motorsport action, and full automotive campaigns, gaining both technical skill and storytelling ability. As part of our photography and cinematography courses, the program prepares graduates for careers in sports media, automotive brands, or independent practice as action-focused specialists.
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Specialisation in Architecture & Interior Photography & Cinematography
Spaces, light & design portfolios | Under PDAP
Architecture and Interior photography and cinematography builds expertise in lighting, HDR blending, and perspective correction for interior and architectural spaces. Students learn through the hands-on practice for architects, real estate companies, and design studios, combining technical clarity with creative framing. Learning also extends to cinematic walkthroughs and AI-assisted layout planning, offering a forward-looking edge in visualisation. By linking back to our broader photography and cinematography courses, the specialisation equips graduates for careers in architectural photography, interior campaigns, and visual design projects.
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What courses does Creative Hut offer?
Two one-year, job-oriented residential diplomas.
Answer: Creative Hut offers two one-year, fully residential diplomas in Kerala: Professional Diploma in Photography and Cinematography and Professional Diploma in Communication Design (Photo & Film) .
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Is the program fully residential?
Live, learn, and create on campus.
Answer: Yes, we provide fully residential courses only. We follow a Gurukul model that is 100% residential at Mattakkara, Kottayam (Kerala) with 24×7 mentor guidance, real work every day. A Gurukul system itself means that the students and faculty stay in the same campus everyday during the entire duration of the course program.
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Who is eligible to apply?
Minimum qualification for entry.
Answer: Applicants must have a minimum qualification of 10+2 (or equivalent) from any state, central, or international board. Graduates and post graduates from any stream are also welcome.
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Which languages are classes taught in?
Multi-lingual teaching support.
Answer: English, Hindi, and Malayalam.
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Does the college help in getting jobs or provide placement assistance?
Career and placement after the course.
Answer: Yes. Our placement cell provides career support and placement assistance to all our students for jobs, freelancing, and future higher-study pathways with portfolio reviews and referrals.
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Where is the Creative Hut campus located and what facilities are available?
Studios, labs, cafeteria and residential spaces.
Answer: Our campus is located in the beautiful land of Mattakkara, Kottayam (Kerala) known as God’s own country. Campus is set on nearly 1.7 lakh sq ft of land with approx. 15,000 sq ft of academic space including hostels, studios, editing labs, classrooms, and cafeteria.
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What software and tools will I learn?
Creative apps & production workflows.
Answer: Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, InDesign, and DaVinci Resolve, plus responsible use of modern AI tools in planning and production.
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Is AI part of the curriculum?
Modern workflows with ethics.
Answer: Yes. Communication Design integrates AI for ideation and content; Photography & Cinematography uses AI for planning and enhancement wherever relevant.
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Which specialisations are included in Photography & Cinematography courses?
Genre options during the course.
Answer: Specialisations offered in the course include fashion, food, product, wildlife, travel, birds, jewellery, sports, advertising, photojournalism, architecture, interiors, automotive.
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Do I need my own camera or laptop?
Recommended gear for students.
Answer: Yes. Bring a camera with lenses and a laptop for daily practice. The institute provides access to other gear and labs, including strobe lights, modifiers, reflectors, gimbals, and drones for practical learning.
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What kind of portfolio will I graduate with?
Work that employers recognise.
Answer: A market-ready body of work: a photography portfolio; short film, ad film and a documentary (PDAP); and AI-assisted communication projects (Communication Design).
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What does a typical day look like?
Simple rhythm. Dedicated works. Real results.
Answer: Mornings: studio, lectures and demos. Afternoons: shoots and post-production. Evenings: reviews. Dawn shoots are scheduled as required with real work, and on some days it's the playing and relaxing time.
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How do I apply?
Simple online process.
Answer: Apply online → receive task → submit the task → get shortlisted → Offer Letter → enrol and move into the residential program. Apply Now.
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Are students from other states welcome?
A pan-India residential community.
Answer: Yes. We welcome students from all over India, building a diverse, pan-India residential learning culture.
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Where can I find the course fees?
Transparent, updated guidance.
Answer: Current fees are published during admissions. For the latest information, visit the Admissions page or WhatsApp us at 8547044220.
