Program Overview

Introduction to the Cours Florent Program

The Cours Florent is a renowned institution for the arts, founded in 1967 by Fran蔞is Florent. Today, it is directed by Simone Strickner and offers a wide range of programs in theatre, cinema, musical comedy, and music.

Program Details

The Cours Florent provides various programs for students, including:

• Th殪tre et Cin幦a (Theatre and Cinema)
• Com嶮ie musicale (Musical Comedy)
• Musique (Music)
• Adulte (Adult Programs)
• Jeunesse (Youth Programs)
• Executive (Executive Programs)

Th殪tre et Cin幦a Program

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in theatre and cinema. It is a three-year program, with the first year focusing on the fundamentals of interpretation, and the second and third years specializing in cinema.

First Year: Fondamentaux de l'interpr彋ation

The first year is a common foundation for all interpretation programs. Students learn the basics of interpretation, including:

• The character in cinema
• Adaptation and writing of monologues for the camera
• Technical handling of tools and introduction to editing

Second Year: Cin幦a

In the second year, students delve deeper into cinema, with modules including:

• Discovering and exercising
• Working with a partner
• Creating in a group
• Expanding one's range of play

Third Year: Cin幦a

The third year focuses on:

• Being in the present moment
• Filming
• Creating a demo reel
• Realizing a final project (TFE) and participating in an internal festival

Admission Criteria

Admission to the Cours Florent can be achieved through two paths:

• Via a stage (immersive workshop): This is the recommended path, accessible without prerequisites, starting at 17 years old.
• Via an audition: This path is available for students who have already completed at least one year of professional interpretation training.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Cours Florent programs are as follows:

• First year: 5,800 (payment in one installment) or 590 /month (payment in 10 installments)
• Second year: 6,800 (payment in one installment) or 690 /month (payment in 10 installments)
• Third year: 6,700 (payment in one installment) or 680 /month (payment in 10 installments)
• Additional fees for optional courses and workshops.

Financial Aid

The Cours Florent is a private institution and does not offer scholarships. However, the flexible scheduling of the programs allows students to balance their studies with part-time jobs or other commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where does the program take place? The program is based in Paris, with the first year also available in Bordeaux, Montpellier, or Brussels.
• How long does the program last? The program is three years long, with the first year focusing on the fundamentals of interpretation, and the second and third years specializing in cinema.
• What is the weekly schedule? The program includes 12 hours of compulsory courses per week, with various time slots available, as well as conferences, events, and personal work time.
• What is the TFE in the third year? The TFE (Travail de Fin d'尒udes) is a final project that students work on autonomously, presented during an internal festival, with the best projects reprogrammed for the Automnales in November.

Alumni

The Cours Florent has a long list of successful alumni, including Laurent Lafitte, Bertrand Goncalves, Pierre Deladonchamps, and many others, who have gone on to have successful careers in theatre, cinema, and television.