Bachelor in Licence - Arts du spectacle - Parcours Cinéma

Licence - Arts du spectacle - Parcours Cinéma is a bachelor's degree program in performing arts offered by Université de Rennes 2 in Rennes, France, with a track focused on cinema. A licence in arts du spectacle covers the history, theory, and practice of live and recorded performance, including theatre, dance, and film, and within the cinema track, coursework typically covers film history, the analysis of visual and narrative technique, the sociology and economics of the film industry, and the theoretical frameworks used to interpret cinema as an art form and a cultural product. Students generally combine close analysis of individual films and directors with broader study of film movements and national cinemas, alongside modules on scriptwriting and editing principles, and they are usually asked to write critical essays and analytical papers that develop argumentation and cultural analysis skills extending beyond cinema itself. Some programs in this field include practical workshops introducing camera work or editing software, though the emphasis in a licence generally remains on analysis and theory rather than professional filmmaking training. Graduates commonly move into roles in film criticism and journalism, cultural programming for festivals or cinemas, production assistance, or archive and heritage work, and the degree also supports further academic study toward research or teaching in film and media, or entry into more technical film schools. At Université de Rennes 2, the program runs over three years and is taught in French, consistent with standard practice at French public universities. The intake is expected to begin in September. Yearly tuition is 178 EUR, in line with the nationally regulated, modest fee level applied to undergraduate programs at French public institutions. Students considering this program in Rennes should be comfortable with substantial critical writing and film analysis throughout the three years.