THESIS SYNOPSIS

SESSION: 2017-18

FILM INSTITUTE, CHANDIGARH

NAME OF THE STUDENT: SEEMONA JAIN

ENROLL. NO.: 040113082

BATCH: 2013-18

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF

AR. SNEHA ARORA

Faculty of Architecture and Planning

JAGANNATH UNIVERSITY
Plot No. – IP-2&3, Phase IV, Sitapura Industrial Area, Jaipur -302022
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 3
NEED FOR THE PROJECT................................................................................................................................ 4
AIM & OBJECTIVE .......................................................................................................................................... 4
SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
LIMITATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 5
REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 5
CASE STUDY................................................................................................................................................... 5
Live study- ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Literature study- ....................................................................................................................................... 5
SITE ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
LAND USE .................................................................................................................................................. 6
METHODOLOGY ............................................................................................................................................ 7
REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 7
 FILM INSTITUTE
INTRODUCTION
Film industry in world was first developed in United States around 90 years ago. From
the good old days of Black & White silent era the glitter and glamour of the silver screen
have attracted youths into films and later on into television industry as well. Film &
Television industry both are getting organized day by day. Many Film Institutes and
school have been opened in different cities of world. India is one of the largest film
producing countries in the world. During 1950, government of India set up a file enquiry
committee to survey the film scene in the country and submit a report. The committee
stated that the Indian film industry has achieved remarkable growth since its early
beginning in 1913 and some of its films compared most favorably with the best in the
world.

The Indian Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry has been one of the fastest
growing in recent times; it stood at INR 584 billion in 2008, a growth of 12.4% over the
previous year. By 2013, the industry is projected to reach the size of INR 1052 billion.
Moreover, by expanding into new geographies and embracing multiple platforms, Indian
promoters are now attracting foreign media companies and investors too.

Film has emerged as one of the most influential art form of our age. As there are great
books, now there are great film. Film making is a complete team effort which involve
many aspects.
NEED FOR THE PROJECT
Film & Television industry both are getting organized day by day. Many Film Institutes and
school have been opened in different cities of world. “FILM INSTITUTE” as described by its
name is a multi functional complex. It comprises of number of activities like acting studios,
sound recording and music studios, indoor and outdoor sets, etc. which makes it an elegant
example of self contained and self-sufficient complex. Chandigarh is one of the fastest growing
cities of India and because of its beautiful scenic background of Shivalik hills. Film institute
would be a great hub for youth and the upcoming industry and would provide more career
options to the people.

AIM & OBJECTIVE

Devising a film institute that activates it physically, functionally, and socially to promote
all aspects of the film, video, audio, animation and performing arts media and to foster
education and awareness among students and the community.

 To encourage interest in and study of films as a form of art and as a medium of

information and education.

 To promote the development of film and television aesthetics related to Children

audience and the new vision of Edutainment.

 To create awakening and promote new, deserving talent in respective fields of

film art.

 To revive and propagate the Indian culture in general.

 To provide the platform for holding seminars, workshops, exhibitions, meaningful

lectures, to undertake the publications of work concerned directly for the
advancement of Indian aesthetics in music dance and drama.

 To encourage and facilitate co-operation and information exchange among

private sector organizations, community groups and individuals involved in
children`s theatre, films and television activities in the highlands.
SCOPE
The project is feasible at the site and Chandigarh is one of the planned city in India
which needs an institute of film and television with the growing interests towards acting,
cinematography, recordings etc.

The ambience components such as location, zoning, acoustics, lighting and ventilation,
etc., are to be properly understood for each and every function.

LIMITATIONS
The thesis will cover only the designing and planning of institutional area which includes
different departments, computer labs, acting halls, auditorium, conference hall, film and
text library, cafeteria, indoor and outdoor sets, etc. The thesis will offer the architectural
details only and not the technical engineering details.

REQUIREMENTS
 Academic block.
 Different departments:
1. Department of direction and screen play writing.
2. Department of cinematography.
3. Department of editing.
4. Department of sound recording and design.
5. Department of producing for film and television.
6. Department of animation cinema.
 Auditoriums.
 Cafeteria.
 Library.
 Indoor and outdoor sets.
 Residential facilities.

CASE STUDY
Live study-
 Whistling woods international institute, Mumbai
 Film and television institute of India, pune

Literature study-
 kantana institute architects,thialand
SITE
The proposed site of film institute is located in the film city proposed at sarangpur
Village which lies at the middle of the Chandigarh city and recently proposed
Chandigarh extension. The site is approximately 7kms from the main city sector 17.
Immediate neighborhood of film city and the city Chandigarh, nearness to the
amusement park and education park and the location on the main road, makes it
coherent setting, for the subject.

 Location: Sarangpur, Chandigarh

 Promoter: Director of Tourism, Chandigarh Administration
 Site area : 10.22acres
 Cost : 115crores

LAND USE
 The site shall be developed and buildings constructed therein should be as
follows:
 Film city - 20acres
 Film Institute - 10.22 acres
 Entertainment Center - 6.06acres
 Multimedia Park - 8acres

Figure 1 LOCATION OF THE SITE

METHODOLOGY
SELECTION OF
TOPIC

FORMULATION OF AIM AND OBJECTIVE

Collection of data

Literature case Live case study

study

Detailed site analysis

Evolution of design philosophy

Development of design

Final design

REFERENCES
1. www.chandigarh.in
2. https://www.slideshare.net