Hi,
We, at Whistling Woods International - Institute for Film, TV, Animation & Media Arts, based in Mumbai, India are currently on the search for our new Dean.
Attached to this note is a file outlining the 'Duties & Responsibilities of the Dean'. We are keenly looking forward to hearing from those within the CILECT family who may be interested in this opportunity.
Please do write to the President's (Meghna Ghai-Puri)'s office on meghna.puri@whistlingwoods.net with expressions of interest and individual profiles.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Our website is www.whistlingwoods.net.
A short profile of the institute follows:
WHISTLING WOODS INTERNATIONAL (WWI) – INSTITUTE PROFILE
Having launched in July 2006 with 8 courses under 1 institution (Acting, Animation, Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Producing, Screenwriting, Sound), WWI has expanded to multiple schools offering over 20 courses within the umbrella institution. WWI has also established a campus in Alicante, Spain and is in various stages of campus setup in Hyderabad, Kolkata & North India.
‘The Hollywood Reporter’ has recently rated WWI amongst the top 10 film schools in the world, along with renowned film schools like NYU Tisch, NFTS, FAMU & AFTRS. WWI was the youngest school to be featured in that list.
The WWI Mumbai campus of 20-acres is located inside Mumbai’s film & television production hub ‘Filmcity’, and offers courses that vary in duration from 1 year to 3 years, both full-time and part time in nature. All the major specializations of the Media & Entertainment industry are catered to, including Acting, Animation, Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Producing, Screenwriting, Sound and Media Studies. WWI also offers India’s first MBA in Media & Entertainment and India’s first MBA in Media & Communication.
The courses at WWI are designed to ensure that the students’ learning is collaborative and industry oriented. The curriculum at WWI is a unique hybrid of theoretical and practical aspects and ensuring that the creative dovetails well with the business aspects. All students also undergo rigorous study in several co-curricular faculties like Film Appreciation, International Art Literature Culture, Production Design & Music.
These unique elements in the curriculum & the teaching methodology have seen WWI’s student body growing over three times over the past three years. Further, almost 15% of the student body now comprises of International students, from the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Holland, Vietnam and others.
The Institute is also highly committed to ensuring that its students move into the industry in creative and rewarding areas of employment. WWI alumni are currently working at several leading media organisations like Aamir Khan Productions, Annapurna Studios, BIG Animation, Balaji Telefilms, Dharma Productions, Dreamworks, Excel Entertainment, Fox Star Studios India, Mukta Arts Ltd, Percept Picture Company, Prime Focus, Rajshri, Red Chillies Entertainment, Reliance Mediaworks, Rhythmn & Hues, Star TV, Technicolour, Walkwater Film, UTV Motion Pictures, Yashraj Films and several more.
In early 2011, The Sony Media technology Center – a global Center of Excellence established by Sony Corp. & WWI and located at the WWI campus in Filmcity, Mumbai was inaugurated by Sir Howard Stringer (Chairman, CEO & President, Sony Corp.). Sony has recognised WWI as a leader in the Media & Entertainment education sector in Asia, decided to partner with the institute for setup of the same. This follows Sony’s two other centres in London & LA and is the only one that has been setup in association with another organization, the first two being standalone centres. The Sony Media technology Center (SMTC) at WWI will focus on new and emerging technology in the fields of High Definition filmmaking, 3D filmmaking, High Definition Exhibition and HD Broadcast. Sony has equipped the WWI Mumbai campus with the latest technology in both HD filmmaking & 3D filmmaking and will also be stationing on campus their global subject matter experts from whom WWI students would learn a great deal.
In 2010, WWI was accepted as a full member of CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinéma et de Télévision) – a global association of film schools, which lays very high standards on admitting members (there are only 150 members of CILECT). This membership has enabled huge expansion in WWI’s international operations with student & faculty exchanges been planned with the best film schools in the world. In the past as well, WWI has initiated affiliations with several global film schools, including first-ever-in-India activities like International student co-productions. Some of the schools that we have undertaken these activities with are Deakin & Griffith in Australia, Bradford College UK, Syracuse University USA & NYU Tisch Asia.
As of July 2011, WWI offers the following courses under multiple schools within the umbrella institution:
WWI School of Filmmaking
- 2-year courses in Cinematography, Direction, Editing, Producing, Screenwriting & Sound.
- 1-year course in Screenwriting for Film
- 1-year course in Documentary Filmmaking
WWI Actors’ Studio
- 2-year course in ‘Acting for Screen’. This is structured & conducted by Hollywood veteran Acting teacher – Mr Robert Reece.
- 6-week & 3-month Acting workshops meant for individuals who are unable to invest the 2-years full-time as needed for the Diploma course
- Customised acting workshops for film casts, first-time screen actors & film-specific workshops based on specific requirements for a particular motion picture.
WWI School of Animation
- 2-year & 2&1/2 year courses in the Art & Technique of Animation (covering all aspects of traditional, digital & alternate forms of animation)
- 1-year courses in Visual Effects, 2D & 3D Animation
- 6-month courses in Basics of Animation
WWI School of Media Management
- 2-year MBA in M&E - India’s first MBA in Media & Entertainment with specializations in Motion Pictures / Broadcasting (in association with Manipal University)
- 2-year MBA in Media & Communication under the leadership of Dean Ujjwal Chowdhry (Former Dean of Symbiosis school of Media)
- 3-year BBA in Media & Entertainment (in association with Centum U)
- 1-year PG Diploma in Media & Entertainment (in association with Centum U)
- Customised workshops for organizations who are interested in increasing their employees’ awareness & knowledge of the Media & Entertainment industry
WWI School of Broadcasting
- 1-year course in ‘Writing for TV’
WWI Short Course (& Continuing Education) Unit
- Primarily setup to run multiple short courses & workshops for both fresh entrants of the M&E Industry and working professionals looking to upgrade their skill-sets.
- Courses & Workshops ranging from 3 days to 24 weeks
- Customised workshops for Film companies & Corporates who are interested in training their employees on specific areas of the M&E Industry (Editing, Sound, Multi-cam shoots, etc)
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