The 18-Month Understanding Photography & Cinematography Professional Learning Program at RAP Education Photography School is our flagship master program in Kolkata. Designed for aspiring professionals across West Bengal, this deep-dive course combines 6 months of foundational mastery, 4 months of intermediate learning, and 8 months of advanced specialization in Photography or Cinematography.
Students receive rigorous hands-on practical training using professional Sony camera bodies, GM lenses, studio lighting setups, and cinema editing suites at our Phoolbagan campus. Backed by industry expert mentorship, live shoot exposure, and 100% placement support, this program builds an industry-leading portfolio for careers in:
📸 Commercial Fashion & Advertising Photography
🎬 Feature Filmmaking & Cinematic Videography
🎨 High-End Color Grading & Post-Production
💼 Creative Entrepreneurship & Production Pipeline
Master end-to-end film production, professional studio workflows, directing, sound script, and commercial visual arts under Bengal's top educators.
Our team is here to help you with any questions you may have about the course, schedule an course consultation.
A strong base designed for photographers and cinematographers together.
Module 1: Visual Fundamentals & History (Month 1)
Module 2: Camera System Mastery (Months 1–2)
Module 3: Lens Science & Artistic Control (Month 2)
Module 4: Light – The Language of Visuals (Months 3–4)
Module 5: Composition & Visual Psychology (Months 4–5)
Module 6: Practical Field Labs (Months 5–6)
Module 7: Editing Fundamentals (Months 6–7)
Module 8: Pre-Production, Planning & Execution (Month 8)
In this phase, students learn both photography and cinematography techniques before choosing a specialisation.
Module 9: Intermediate Photography Skills (Month 9)
Module 10: Intermediate Cinematography Skills (Month 10)
Module 11: Creative Storytelling (Month 11)
Module 12: Industry Workflow & Professionalism (Month 12)
Module 13: Advanced Studio Lighting (Month 13)
Module 14: Professional Genres (Month 14)
Module 15: Advanced Editing & Colour (Month 15)
Module 16: Creative Vision & Art Direction (Month 16)
Module 17: Portfolio Building Shoot (Month 17)
Module 18: Final Photography Project (Month 18)
Module 13: Advanced Camera Movement & Framing (Month 13)
Module 14: Advanced Cinematic Lighting (Month 14)
Module 15: Direction, Sound & Script (Month 15)
Module 16: Colour Grading & Editing Mastery (Month 16)
Module 17: Short Film Production (Month 17)
Module 18: Final Film Project (Month 18)
Take the first step toward a successful creative career with Kolkata's premier photography and cinematography school. Master commercial visual storytelling with 100% practical field exposure, professional Sony gear training, and dedicated placement support.
Admissions are currently open for our upcoming batch.
Unfiltered portfolios in photography, cinematography & content creation from Bengal’s emerging creators
Riddhi Bhattacharjee
Founder, Photography
Founder of RAP, Trainer, Teacher, Mentor, Photographer
Sayan Roy
Instructor, Photography
Photographer, technical trainer.
No prior experience is necessary. The curriculum starts from absolute camera basics and builds up to high-end commercial filmmaking, studio portraiture, and advanced color grading.
Our students get direct internship opportunities on live feature film sets, OTT productions, commercial fashion shoots, and brand advertising campaigns, working directly alongside industry directors and cinematographers.
Yes, enrolled students get free access to our fully equipped studio, professional lighting setups, modifiers, and high-end Sony gear for self-practice during and after the course duration with zero studio rental cost.
Yes, students receive 100% placement support, verified internship programs, personal portfolio curation, and direct access to production houses and agencies across West Bengal.
In the final 6 months, students choose between Photography Specialization (fashion, product, advanced editing) or Cinematography Specialization (directing, sound script, short film production).
Yes, flexible monthly instalment plans and easy EMI options up to 18 months are available through our NBFC partners to make quality education stress-free.
Students get thorough practical training in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom for photography, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro for video editing, color correction, and audio mastering.
No, RAP Education provides student access to professional Sony camera bodies, GM lenses, studio lights, and editing labs for all practical assignments.
Classes are conducted offline at our fully-equipped Phoolbagan campus in Kolkata, offering real hands-on practical sessions and mentor-led guidance.
Yes, students receive a complimentary 150-hour WordPress training module led by global mentors to build their own business websites. Additionally, every student gets an interactive digital portfolio profile on the RAP Education platform.
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Hands-on training on Sony gear, a professional studio and 100% placement support — at Kolkata's photography & cinematography school.
