Program Overview

Bachelor of Cinematic Studies

The Bachelor of Cinematic Studies is a three-year program that immerses students in storytelling, imagination, and hands-on production. From concept development to post-production, students gain the skills needed to craft compelling visual narratives and bring stories to life on screen.

Program Details

• Language of Study: English
• Duration: 3 Years
• Credits: 180 ECTS
• Admission deadline: August 31st
• Start Date: October
• Degree awarded: Bachelor of Visual Arts & Creativity Management in Cinematic Studies

Program Structure

The program is structured over three years, with each year comprising two semesters.

• Year 1: Cinematic Studies
  • Semester 1:
  • Semester 2:
• Year 2: Cinematic Studies
  • Semester 1:
  • Semester 2:
• Year 3: Cinematic Studies
  • Semester 1:
  • Semester 2:

Specialization

The program offers a specialization in Cinematic Studies, providing students with in-depth knowledge and skills in the field.

Internships

During the three years of their studies, all students are mandated to complete an internship at any company. The university'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.

Staff Members

• Mervat Abou Oaf, Ph.D.: Academic Dean, School Of Cinematic Studies
• Reem El Meligui: Program Manager Of Undergraduate Studies
• Wael Khairy: Lecturer & Senior Officer Of Cinematic Academic Operations
  • Wael Khairy is a lecturer of Cinematic Studies. He is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic whose work has appeared in Newsweek, Forbes, MUBI, and The Criterion Collection.
• George Bartlett: Cinematic Studies Academic Instructor
  • George Bartlett is a writer and filmmaker from Birmingham, England, living and working in Cairo. He is a graduate of the London Film School's MA in Screenwriting and holds an MSc in Psychoanalysis from Birkbeck.
• Mariam Tantawi: Academic Operations