Bachelor of Cinematic Studies
Storytelling, imagination, and hands-on production — from concept to screen.
Undergraduate · School of Cinematic Studies
Bring stories to life on screen.
In Cinematic Studies, students are immersed in storytelling, imagination, and hands-on production. From concept development to post-production, they gain the skills needed to craft compelling visual narratives and bring stories to life on screen.
Curriculum
Selected courses.
A production-first curriculum — writing, directing, shooting, and editing from the first semester.
- Screenwriting & Storytelling
- Introduction to Directing
- Sound Recording
- History of Art & Theater
- Introduction to Photography
- Psychology in Film
- History of Cinema
- Introduction to Videography
- Theory of Editing
- Introduction to Lighting
- Practical Editing
- Introduction to Acting
- Scenography
- Introduction to Filmmaking
- First Shooting
- Camera Technology
- Film Music
- Sound Aesthetics
- Visual Effects — Compositing
- Real-Life Cinema (Documentary)
- History of Cinema in the Arab World
- Film Production
- Cinematography Workshop
- Screenwriting Workshop
- Cinema Directing
- Audio Mixing (Pro Tools)
- Production Design
- TV Production
- Foley & Modulation
- Technical Listening
- Cinema Lighting Workshop
- Film Curation & Event Management
- Methodology & Film Research
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Adaptation
- Film Analysis
Where it takes you
Career paths.
Beyond the classroom
The full experience.
All students complete an internship during their three-year program — the Career Office helps secure placements with external organizations or on-campus work-study programs.
Short intensive learning experiences at ESLSCA's international partner campuses.
Work with practicing filmmakers and industry mentors throughout the program.
Through ESLSCA's MoU with MedFest Egypt, exceptional students from Egypt's governorates can earn scholarships to study film.
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