Program Overview

Introduction to the Cours Florent Program

The Cours Florent is a renowned institution for the arts, founded in 1967 by François Florent. It is currently under the direction of Simone Strickner and offers a wide range of programs in theatre, cinema, musical comedy, and music.

Program Details

Théâtre et Cinéma (Theatre and Cinema)

This program is designed to develop a polyvalent game: stage presence, camera awareness, and adaptation to the requirements of the stage and filming. The program is accessible after a first year of fundamentals at the Cours Florent in Paris, Bordeaux, Montpellier, or Brussels.

Objectives

• Work in-depth on interpretation on stage and in front of the camera.
• Develop one's game through scenes from the theatrical and cinematographic repertoire.
• Elargir one's palette of play as an actor to work later in the theatre and cinema.

Curriculum

The program includes:

• 12 hours of classes per week, divided into 9 hours with a reference teacher and 3 hours with a director.
• Work on monologues, scenes, and film sequences.
• Modules on presentation, audition, and professionalization.

Echéances (Milestones)

• Echéance I: Monologue théâtral et cinématographique (Theatrical and Cinematographic Monologue)
• Echéance II: Parcours d'un rôle & Scčne secrčte (Role Path & Secret Scene)
• Echéance III: Remake
• Echéance IV: Carte Blanche
• Echéance V: Fragments et Documentaire (Fragments and Documentary)

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program can be done through a stage (90% of students) or an audition (10% of students).

Stage

• Choose a city and theme: theatre, cinema, stand-up, improvisation, etc.
• Discover the Cours Florent pedagogy and experiment with the stage alongside teachers.
• Evaluation at the end of the stage to assess potential for evolution.

Audition

• For students with at least one year of prior professional interpretation training.
• Preparation of two monologues: a classical text and a contemporary text.
• Final interview with the pedagogical director to determine admission.

Tuition Fees

• 1st year: 5,800 (lump sum) or 590/month (10 installments)
• 2nd year: 6,800 (lump sum) or 690/month (10 installments)
• 3rd year: 6,700 (lump sum) or 680/month (10 installments)
• Optional: pass Ateliers (395/year), formation Improvisation et Interprétation (1,070/year), formation bilingue (1,070/year), formation stand-up (1,070/year)
• Annual registration fees: 450

Financial Aid

The Cours Florent is a private institution that does not offer scholarships. However, the flexible schedule allows students to combine their studies with a part-time job or employment.

FAQ

• What are the admission criteria?
  • Stage or audition, with a minimum of one year of prior professional interpretation training for the audition.
• When can I integrate the "Théâtre & Caméra" program?
  • After a first year of fundamentals at the Cours Florent.
• What is the main objective of the program?
  • To develop a polyvalent game: stage presence, camera awareness, and adaptation to the requirements of the stage and filming.

Alumni

The Cours Florent has a long list of successful alumni, including Laurent Lafitte, Bertrand Goncalves, Pierre Deladonchamps, and many more.

Conclusion

The Cours Florent program in Théâtre et Cinéma offers a comprehensive education in the arts, with a focus on developing a polyvalent game and adapting to the requirements of the stage and filming. With its flexible schedule and optional courses, the program is designed to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds and goals.