Over the three years of the Bachelor of Arts in Cinema, students discover the diversity of film writing, from documentary to fiction. The program promotes formal risk-taking and encourages the exploration of areas of hybridisation between genres, while emphasising films in tune with today’s world. Students learn to master the techniques of filming, sound recording, editing and post-production. In addition, they cultivate their vision, critical thinking and ability to express themselves through theory courses. 

The first year covers sound and image techniques, archiving, and lighting (outdoor and studio). Workshop-based teaching introduces students to filmmaking with input from internationally renowned directors and technicians.

The second year allows students to deepen their technical knowledge and complete two films: one fiction film shot locally, and another during a Grand Atelier, which offers the opportunity to discover new territory, accompanied by a renowned local filmmaker.

From the third year onwards, students choose between different options aimed at giving the curriculum a specific focus and offering the opportunity to experiment with a direction that could be explored in greater depth in a Master's degree. The final year is devoted to the completion of the diploma project, which includes a film and a theoretical essay. Collaboration between students from the three options continues through the formation of filming, editing, and post-production teams. At the same time, students prepare a portfolio of their work in order to launch themselves into the professional world.

Film Directing major 
Students who choose the Film Directing major in the second year deepen their technical knowledge (handling complex cameras and multi-channel sound recording) while learning to master the entire creative process. Together with their colleagues in the Editing major, they make two main films: one fiction and one documentary. In the third year, students concentrate on their graduation film and most of the teaching that takes place in the form of personalised tutoring and thematic seminars revolves around their project. The program also includes courses on production, distribution, selection and festivals. 

Editing major 
From the second year, students who choose the Editing major assemble and disassemble films in order to master professional software (Avid Pro Tools). Students practice by editing the main films of their colleagues in the Film Directing major and deal in particular with the challenges of sound editing. In the third year, students consider editing as a creative act in its own right. They deepen their knowledge by exploring different narratives and practicing a wider variety of editing techniques. Moreover, students have the opportunity to familiarise themselves with special effects and graphic design software. During their graduation project, each student works in a team with a student from the Film Directing major to demonstrate their ability to complete the work through editing. 

Sound major 
From the second year, students who opt for the Sound major benefit from advanced sound recording training (microphones, recorders, booms, critical listening), while working on conceptual workshops (constructions, layered soundscapes, interactions between direct sound/ambience/music) and developing their knowledge of professional software (Pro Tools). In their third year, the students consider sound as a real tool for reflection and creation. Moreover, in order to develop a practical knowledge of sound, an internship in a professional environment (on a film set or on television) or a personal project are an integral part of the course. During the graduation project, students in the Sound major work on their colleagues’ films in the Directing major in collaboration with those in the Editing major, in order to define the method and sound strategy specific to the film, carry out the sound recording during the shooting, collaborate on the sound editing and carry out the mix. 

Image option
The image option aims to deepen students' skills in shooting and aesthetic image design. Students participate in artistic and technical workshops (filming with natural light, at night, in a studio with sets and green screens, color grading, familiarization with cameras of different sizes and various team configurations). These workshops are led by internationally renowned cinematographers. In addition to theoretical and technical courses, students complete an internship on a feature film shoot or develop a personal artistic project.
The practical diploma project will involve the creation of a diploma film from an image perspective (aesthetic considerations, camera choice, shooting, editing) as well as image color grading.

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Head of Department 
Anita Hugi

Scientific Deputy
Irene Munoz

Assistants
Lilou Hermann
Elena Iruarrizaga Ballesteros

Teaching Staff
Delphine Jeanneret
Bertrand Bacqué
Basil Da Cunha
Maryam Goormaghtigh
Danielle Lessovitz
Vuk Vukmanović
Olivier Zuchuat

Post-production
Lorin Wüscher

Magasin audiovisuel
Cathy Lopez