Assam ASSEB HS Skill Subject Media and Entertainment study plan

Map the media and entertainment value chain (development, pre-production, production, post-production, distribution, exhibition) and write a one-page diagram naming the roles in each stage.

Define the core vocabulary of scripting and storyboarding (logline, treatment, scene heading, shot, beat) and write a glossary of at least 25 terms in your own words.

Draft a one-page story synopsis for a short fiction piece set in Assam and convert it into a three-act beat sheet with at least 12 beats.

Identify the three largest media sub-sectors in India by revenue and note one growth driver and one risk for each.

Write a full short-film script of 6 to 8 pages in correct screenplay format, including scene headings, action lines, character cues, dialogue and transitions.

Convert at least 10 scripted scenes into a hand-drawn or digital storyboard with frame size, camera angle and shot type annotated on every panel.

Build a shooting schedule and a shot list for your script that fits a two-day shoot with a crew of five.

Prepare a location recce checklist and a simple budget sheet covering equipment hire, transport, food and contingency.

Explain how aperture, shutter speed, ISO and focal length interact, and record the exposure triangle settings used for five test shots in different light.

Demonstrate the difference between wide, medium and close-up framing and between high-angle, low-angle and eye-level shots by shooting and labelling a 15-shot reference reel.

Set up three-point lighting with a key, fill and back light, then shoot the same subject with hard and soft light and compare the results in writing.

Record the same dialogue outdoors and indoors using a shotgun mic and a lavalier mic, and note the difference in background noise and clarity.

Import your week 3 footage and perform a rough cut that establishes continuity, keeping a written edit decision list for at least 20 cuts.

Apply the 180-degree rule and match-on-action editing to one scene, then document where you deliberately broke a rule and why.

Add a title sequence and lower-third graphics using keyframes and track mattes, and export at a broadcast-safe resolution and bitrate.

Mix dialogue, ambience and music to a target loudness level and note the peak levels on each track.

Create three VFX shots using chroma key, motion tracking and rotoscoping, and list the failure points you had to fix in each.

Explain the difference between raster and vector graphics and produce one asset of each in a design tool.

Apply the principles of hierarchy, contrast, alignment and colour theory to design a poster or thumbnail with a clear focal point.

Build a 5-second animated logo sting using keyframe easing and export it in a format suitable for social platforms.

Draft a content calendar for one month across two platforms, specifying format, hook, caption, hashtags and posting time for each item.

Write and publish three original short-form posts, then record reach, watch time and engagement rate in a simple tracking sheet.

Summarise the key Indian legal provisions relevant to creators, covering copyright, fair dealing, defamation, privacy and the IT Rules, in a one-page brief.

List at least eight safety practices for field shoots and online work, including consent, release forms, data protection and handling harassment.

Build a portfolio site or showreel page that presents four projects with a role statement, process note and final output for each.

Write a one-page business model canvas for a small media service such as wedding films, social media management or animation for local businesses.

Prepare a rate card and a short client proposal template, then role-play a client pitch and record the feedback you receive.

Rewrite your CV and a 150-word cover letter targeting one specific entry-level media role, listing the exact skills that role requires.

Complete two timed mock papers covering all nine domains and score each against an answer key.

Review every wrong answer and write a one-line correction note explaining the underlying concept, not just the correct option.

Rehearse a five-minute verbal walkthrough of your portfolio project covering concept, pre-production, production, post-production and outcome.

Audit your portfolio for broken links, missing credits and inconsistent file naming, and fix every issue found.