Bachelor's Courses
In Cinematic Studies, students are immersed in storytelling, imagination, and hands-on production. From concept development to post-production, they gain the skills needed to craft compelling visual narratives and bring stories to life on screen.
Year 1
1st Semester
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Screenwriting & Storytelling
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Introduction to Directing
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Sound Recording
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History of Art & Theater
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Introduction to Photography
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Psychology in Film
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History of Cinema
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Introduction to Videography
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Theory of Editing
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Introduction to Sound & Sound Systems
2nd Semester
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Introduction to Lighting
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Practical Editing
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Introduction to Acting
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Scenography
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Introduction to Filmmaking
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First Shooting
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Camera Technology
Year 2
1st Semester
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Film Music
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Sound Aesthetics
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Visual Effects – Compositing
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Real-Life Cinema (Documentary)
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History of Cinema in the Arab World
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Film Production
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Cinematography Workshop 1
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Screenwriting Workshop 1
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Image Analysis
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Dancing
2nd Semester
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Entrepreneurship
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Film Analysis 1
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Cinema Directing
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Audio Mixing (Pro Tools)
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Production Design
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TV Production
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Foley & Modulation
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Photo-Novel
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Technical Listening
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Cinema Lighting Workshop
Year 3
1st Semester
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Film Curation & Event Management
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Methodology & Film Research
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Documentary Filmmaking
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Adaptation
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Color Grading
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Animation
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Screenwriting Workshop 2
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The Art of the Pitch or The Film Industry Startup Lab
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Film Genre
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Alternative Methods: Film and Video Art
2nd Semester
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Film Analysis 2
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Filmmaking Workshop
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Cinematography 2
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Sound Design & Post-Production
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TV Commercial
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Final Project: Short Movie
Internships
During the three years of their studies, all students are mandated to complete an internship at any company. ESLSCA's career office aids students in securing internships.
Educational Weeks Abroad
Students enrolled in the Cinematic Studies program are required to travel to Beirut once a year to complete practical filmmaking courses at St. Joseph University (IESAV), the oldest and most established film institution in Lebanon.
