Master Cinema Et Audiovisuel

At Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry, tuition fees are 250 EUR per year.

Université de Montpellier Paul-Valéry, in Montpellier Cedex 5, France, offers the Master Cinema Et Audiovisuel, a graduate program in cinema and audiovisual studies. This discipline covers the history, theory, and analysis of film and audiovisual media, alongside the practical and industrial dimensions of producing moving-image work. Students typically study film history and theory, the analysis of cinematic language and style, and the economics and organization of the audiovisual and film industries, along with coursework touching on production, editing, and other practical aspects of filmmaking depending on the program's orientation. Seminars often involve close analysis of specific films and directors, as well as broader questions about how cinema relates to society, technology, and other art forms. Graduates from this field commonly pursue careers in film and television production, distribution, programming for festivals and cultural institutions, film criticism and journalism, or further doctoral research into cinema and media studies. Others move into roles within cultural institutions, archives, or organizations promoting audiovisual heritage. This master's degree is taught in French and runs over two years, with the academic year beginning in September. The yearly tuition is 250 EUR, matching standard rates at French public universities. Given the language of instruction, applicants should be comfortable analyzing and discussing film in French throughout their studies.