Program Overview

Master in Arts du Spectacle

The Master in Arts du Spectacle offers a comprehensive program that combines theoretical and practical approaches to the arts of spectacle and cinema. This two-year program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the arts, enabling them to develop their knowledge and skills in a professional context.

Program Description

The program is divided into two main tracks: "Cinéma" and "Spectacle Vivant." The "Cinéma" track focuses on the theoretical and practical aspects of cinema, including scriptwriting, criticism, and production. The "Spectacle Vivant" track explores the history, analysis, and practice of live performance, including theater, dance, and circus arts.

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the program, students must hold a bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized institution. Students with a bachelor's degree from a non-university institution may be required to complete additional coursework. Students without a diploma may be eligible for admission through the "Valorisation des acquis de l'expérience" procedure, which recognizes professional experience and skills.

Program Structure

The program consists of two years of study, with a combination of compulsory and elective courses. The first year (MA1) provides a foundation in the theory and history of the arts, while the second year (MA2) allows students to specialize in their chosen track.

Specializations

The program offers several specializations, including:

• Creative Writing: a unique module that explores the art of writing for the screen and stage.
• Corps, présences, identités: a module that examines the relationship between the body, identity, and performance.
• Préservation, présentation et réactivation des arts du spectacle: a module that focuses on the preservation and presentation of performing arts heritage.
• Théories et pratiques sonores dans les arts du spectacle: a new module that explores the sonic aspects of performance and cinema.

International Opportunities

The program has partnerships with several international institutions, including the University of Paris Nanterre, the Goethe University of Frankfurt, and the University of the Arts in Helsinki. Students may participate in exchange programs, workshops, and research projects with these institutions.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue careers in a variety of fields, including:

• Dramaturgy and criticism
• Scriptwriting and production
• Teaching and research
• Arts management and programming
• Journalism and cultural criticism

Testimonials

Several alumni have shared their experiences and successes after completing the program, highlighting the program's impact on their careers and personal growth.

Conditions of Access

The program is open to students with a bachelor's or master's degree from a recognized institution. Students with a non-university degree may be required to complete additional coursework. The program also recognizes professional experience and skills through the "Valorisation des acquis de l'expérience" procedure.

Team

The program is taught by a team of specialists, including professors and practitioners with expertise in cinema, theater, and performance studies. The team includes:

• Muriel Andrin (cinema and gender, new images, Belgian cinema)
• Xavier García Bardón (experimental cinema)
• Clément Dessy (theater and literature)
• Vanessa Frangville (intercultural aspects of live performance, Asian cinemas)
• Ronald Geerts (scriptwriting theory, adaptation theory)
• Dominique Nasta (sound theory, Eastern European cinemas)
• Alexandre Pintiaux (legal aspects)
• Céline Ruivo (archives and heritage)
• Jeremi Szaniawski (technologies of the arts, scriptwriting)
• Karel Vanhaesebrouck (theater history, dramaturgy, Belgian scenes)
• Elodie Verlinden (history and analysis of dance)
• Nicolas Wouters (theories of scriptwriting)

Partners

The program has partnerships with several institutions, including the Théâtre National de Belgique, Les Brigittines, La Cambre, and Cinematek. These partnerships provide students with opportunities for internships, workshops, and research projects.