Results of 2023 exam

Courses conducted by us

Certificate (Basic) Course

Photography or Light Drawing is essentially a combination of technique and visual observation. Developing one's ability to create successful photographs must include some basic technical theory; otherwise it is difficult to get the most out of the tools, fully explore materials, or turn out reliable results. The rapid and sometimes radical development of this technical theory challenges the photographers' power to express. Hence, to meet the challenge one must update with the state-of-the-art technology and have a better grasp of the entire gamut of photography.

Foto Unit is an institution where courses are conducted to prepare the students to meet the challenge. For the last four decades Foto Unit has maintained the pedagogy with contemporary context.

The Certificate Course in Photography commences from January every year. Only one session every year is being conducted. Forms may be downloaded from the website. Submission of form starts from the month of November of the preceding year. Seats are limited and the right to admission is the sole discretion of the club authority.

Course Particulars:

OBJECTIVE: The Course is designed to deliver the basic knowhow of photography. The basic nuances of light, lens, camera, exposure, the science of digital technology etc.

AFFILIATION: The Course is affiliated to Image Colleague Society (ICS), U.S.A. 

ELIGIBILITY: Minimum 18 years of age and pass in Higher Secondary Examination.

CERTIFICATION: Candidates obtaining minimum 40% marks in aggregate and in each paper along with 70% attendance in classes (theoretical, practical and outings) will be awarded with the certificate from FOTO UNIT.

DURATION: Approximately Twelve (12) months.

VENUE: Owned Air Conditioned Classroom cum Studio with WIFI and projector facilities. 

PARTICULARS : Light, Lens, Camera, Shutter, Aperture, Depth of Field, Metering and Focusing, Sensitive Materials, Filter, Colour, Flash and Basic Photo Editing etc. including several subject wise outing. 

TIME: Every Saturday from 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm.

Evaluations:

PROJECT :- 100 marks

FINAL THEORY :- 100 marks

VIVA-VOCE :- 100 marks

TOTAL : 300 marks 

Medium Of Instruction:

Primarily Bengali; Study Materials and Evaluation Sheets will be in English.

Enrolment Fee:

Course Enrolment Fee is 10,000/- INR (subject to change), payable in full at the time of admission. Enrolment fee includes cost of study materials, ID card. It excludes cost of Excursion, Workshops & Outings.

Admission Procedure:

  • Admission forms are available at the club premises (Sree Maa Apt., Flat-A2, 4/1 Babutala Road, Nagerbazar, Kolkata- 700 074) on every Saturday between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. This can be downloaded from the website also.
  • Admission forms should be submitted at the club premises (Sree Maa Apt., Flat-A2, 4/1 Babutala Road, Nagerbazar, Kolkata- 700 074) on every Saturday between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm along with the requisite documents and fees..
  • Candidates will be shortlisted upon merit and subject to availability of seats. Fees submitted by unselected candidates will be returned as soon as selection process is over.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a counselling session. Selected candidates will be informed.

Documents Required:

1. Photocopy of proof of age and proof of last attained educational qualification.
2. One (1) copy passport size photograph (to be pasted on the application form).

For more details contact: +91 9477551404

    Download Admission Form

Diploma Course

Foto Unit is one of those rare institutions which run a diploma course in photography, the highest academic level till date available in India. The Diploma course is basically designed for advanced learner and serious enthusiasts. On the foundation of the Certificate Course, a student of diploma course is encouraged to explore the horizon of photography, its different branches, and its scope of creation.

The Diploma Course in Photography commences from January every year. Only one session every year is being conducted. Forms may be downloaded from the website. Submission of form starts from the month of November of the preceding year. Seats are limited and the right to admission is the sole discretion of the club authority.

Course Itinerary:

COURSE: The Course is designed to deliver advanced knowledge of photography, the basic nuances of the branches of photography, use of artificial light, editing of photographs etc. The duration of the course is twelve months. The first part of the course emphasizes on the practical part of photography. The later part emphasizes on the implementation of the acquired knowledge, aesthetics and different branches of photography.

AFFILIATION: The Course is affiliated to Image Colleague Society (ICS), U.S.A. 

ELIGIBILITY: Candidates applying for Diploma Course must have passed any Basic Level Course on Photography and should have passed higher secondary level examination. Seats are limited and the right to admission is the sole discretion of the club authority.

CERTIFICATION: Candidates obtaining minimum 40% marks in aggregate and in each paper along with 70% attendance in classes (theoretical, practical and outings) will be awarded with the certificate from FOTO UNIT.

DURATION: Approximately Twelve (12) months.

VENUE: Owned Air Conditioned Classroom cum Studio with WIFI and projector facilities. 

PARTICULARS : Zone System, Colour System, Sensitometry, Digital Artifacts, Special Purpose Photography, Studio Light System, Portrait, Art Photography etc. including several subject wise outing. 

TIME: Every Saturday from 7.00 pm to 8,30 pm.

Evaluations:

PROJECT WORK: 200 marks

WRITTEN (THEORY): 100 marks

SEMINAR: 100 marks

VIVA-VOCE: 100 marks

TOTAL : 500 marks

Medium of Instruction:

Primarily Bengali; Study Materials and Evaluation Sheets will be in English.

Enrolement Fee:

Course Enrolment Fee is 10,000/- INR. Enrolment fee includes cost of study materials, ID card. It excludes cost of Excursion, Workshops & Outings.

Admission Procedure:

  • Admission forms are available at the club premises (Sreemaa Apt., Flat-A2, 4/1 Babutala Road, Nagerbazar, Kolkata- 700 074) on every Saturday between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm. This can be downloaded from the website also.
  • Admission form should be submitted along with the requisite documents and fees at the club premises (Sreemaa Apt., Flat-A2, 4/1 Babutala Road, Nagerbazar, Kolkata- 700 074) on every Saturday between 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
  • Candidates will be shortlisted upon merit and subject to availability of seats. Fees submitted by unsuccessful candidates will be returned as soon as selection process is over.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a counselling session. Selected candidates will be informed.

Documents Required:

1. Photocopy of proof of age.
2. Proof of last attained educational qualification.
3. Photocopy of proof of last attained course on photography
4. One (1) copy passport size photograph (to be pasted on the application form).

For more details contact:   9903053457 / 9051236373

    Download Admission Form

“It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart, and head.”

-Henri Cartier-Bresson

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