Duration
30h Th
Number of credits
| Master in performing arts, professional focus in cinema and performing arts | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
The filmmaking workshop encourages students to reflect on the documentary approach to a universal theme, starting from a personal point of entry. It provides a space for critical exploration of images, sounds, and the editing of films in progress. Each group of students is required to produce a video-based film on a theme assigned by the guest lecturer, Christophe Hermans.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The filmmaking workshop aims to deepen students' understanding of audiovisual language through the practical exercise of creating a video portrait. This hands-on learning of the various parameters involved in moving from theory to practice provides students with the opportunity to address the aesthetic and ethical questions inherent in filmmaking, and in particular in the making of a portrait.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Having completed the course Audiovisual Techniques (CINE0039) is an asset, but not a mandatory prerequisite.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The workshop is taught by filmmaker Christophe Hermans.
Preparatory sessions take place during the first semester. In these sessions, students engage in discussions on documentary filmmaking, based on a selection of films screened in class. They are first asked to develop a synopsis and a statement of intent.
In the second semester, the production dossier is completed and students move on to the realization of their project, progressively refining it through several collective discussions, which truly form the core of the production process. Each student is thus encouraged to develop their ability to receive creative feedback and to provide constructive criticism on the work of their peers.
In parallel with the filmmaking workshop, technical modules are offered at LICAM to support students in the practical implementation of their project. These workshops cover the main aspects of documentary film production:
- technical breakdown
- cinematography
- sound recording
- editing
- sound mixing
- color grading
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Face-to-face course
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
No syllabus but precise instructions delivered to the students via a document handed out during the first session and downloadable via eCampus.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
oral exam
Written work / report
Continuous assessment
Further information:
To be eligible for evaluation, each student must have attended at least 60% of the filmmaking workshop sessions and a minimum of four technical modules at LICAM (of their choice).
The evaluation is based on the following components, weighted as follows:
- Assessment of the completed film: 50%
- Production dossier and technical breakdown: 20%
- Active participation in class (attendance, engagement in discussions, peer feedback): 30%
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
LICAM provides both technical and creative support for the production of the films made during the workshop.
Course Schedule
- Part 1: preparatory sessions and project development
- Part 2: writing of the production dossier and technical breakdown, active participation in feedback workshops, progressive realization and finalization of the film
- March 16, 2026: submission of the complete pre-production dossier
- June 19, 2026: submission of the completed film with full postproduction (sound mixing, color grading, titling, possible subtitling)
Contacts
Instructor
Christophe Hermans, Filmmaker and Lecturer
christophehermans@gmail.com
LICAM
Fanny Pluymers, Logistics Coordinator and Educational Supervisor
fanny.pluymers@uliege.be
+32 (0)4 366 53 11