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2025-2026 / Master

Performing arts, professional focus (Master international)

120 crédits
Master in performing arts, professional focus (Master international)
P2ASPE02

Cycle view

  • Bloc
  • Organization
  • Theory
  • Practical
  • Others
  • Credits
ULiège students carry out their mobility during the second four-month period of Block 1 and during the first four-block period of Block 2.
Modules 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 must, therefore, be followed in each host university.

Compulsory courses

B1
10Cr
B2
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Research project
B1TA---10
Final work
B2TA---30

Optional courses

B1
50Cr

1ST TERM

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Module 1 : Theory/art history and aesthetics of cinema

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Early motion pictures B1Q130--5
Advanced issues in the history of cinema B1Q130--5
Film and visual arts theory B1Q130--5
Issues relating to aesthetics of the image B1Q130--5
Animation B1Q130--5

Module 2 : Heritage, archives and cinema history

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Early motion pictures B1Q130--5
Advanced issues in the history of cinema B1Q130--5
Film and visual arts theory B1Q130--5
Issues relating to aesthetics of the image B1Q130--5
Animation B1Q130--5
Histories of video games B1Q130--5

Module 3 : Sociology, economy and cinema and audio visual technology

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Public policy of cultural institutions B1Q130--5
Film and audiovisual production B1Q130--5
Socioeconomics of media and journalism B1Q130--5
The performing arts and society B1Q130--5

Module 4 - Visual Culture and the Anthropology of Images

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Performing arts analysis B1TA30--5
Early motion pictures B1Q130--5
Film and visual arts theory B1Q130--5
Advanced issues in the history of cinema B1Q130--5

Module 5 : Image contemporary practice

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Advanced issues in the history of cinema B1Q130--5
Film and visual arts theory B1Q130--5
Issues relating to aesthetics of the image B1Q130--5
Animation B1Q130--5
Histories of video games B1Q130--5

2nd TERM

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : modules 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 are aimed at students who are on mobility at ULiège.

Module 6 : Theory/art history and aesthetics of cinema

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Methods and theories of film analysis B1Q130--5
Contemporary experimental cinema B1Q230--5
Film Analysis B1Q230--5
Cinema: forms and languages B1Q230--5

Module 7 : Heritage, archives and cinema history

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Contemporary experimental cinema B1Q230--5
Contemporary documentary (cinema, television, web) B1Q230--5
Film Analysis B1Q230--5

Module 8 : Sociology, economy and cinema and audio visual technology

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Analysis of cultural production (arts et médias) B1Q230--5
Contemporary documentary (cinema, television, web) B1Q230--5
Questions of contemporary documentary B1Q230--5
In-depth questions on cinema economyB1Q2   5
International co-production of films   15-- 
Production and distribution of films   15-- 
European theatre scenes* B1Q230--5

Module 9 : Visual culture and image anthropology

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Contemporary documentary (cinema, television, web) B1Q230--5
Questions of contemporary documentary B1Q230--5
Methods and theories of film analysis B1Q130--5
Film Analysis B1Q230--5
Cinema: forms and languages B1Q230--5
History and analysis of the use of video games* B1Q230--5
European theatre scenes* B1Q230--5

Module 10 : Image contemporary practice

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Contemporary experimental cinema B1Q230--5
Questions of contemporary documentary B1Q230--5
Cinema: forms and languages B1Q230--5
Contemporary documentary (cinema, television, web) B1Q230--5
History and analysis of the use of video games* B1Q230--5
European theatre scenes* B1Q230--5

Optional free courses

B1
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Optional free courses (language improvement)

English level 2 (english language) B1TA60--5
Dutch level 2 (dutch language) B1TA60--5
Italian I, Theory (italian language) B1TA30--5
French, S2 - 2e quadrimestre B1Q2---5
Notice : the French course is targeted at students attending ULiege through a mobility programme. Successful completion of the exam allows a certificate to be obtained in the same way as an isolated course.
French, S1 - 1er quadrimestre B2Q1---5
Notice : the French course is targeted at students attending ULiege through a mobility programme. Successful completion of the exam allows a certificate to be obtained in the same way as an isolated course.
ULiège students have the opportunity to take a language course organised by the host university.

Focus optional courses

B2
30Cr

1ST TERM

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : modules 11, 12 and 13 are targeted at students attending ULiege through a mobility programme.

Module 11 : Theory of visual and sound forms

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Early motion pictures B2Q130--5
Advanced issues in the history of cinema B2Q130--5
Film and visual arts theory B2Q130--5
Cinema and Video Documentaries B2Q130--5
Semiotics of photography B2Q130--5
Animation B2Q130--5

Module 12 : History of visual and sound forms

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Early motion pictures B2Q130--5
Advanced issues in the history of cinema B2Q130--5
Film and visual arts theory B2Q130--5
Cinema and Video Documentaries B2Q130--5
Semiotics of photography B2Q130--5
Animation B2Q130--5
Histories of video games B2Q130--5

Module 13 : New media practice and image culture

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Performing arts analysis B2TA30--5
Film and visual arts theory B2Q130--5
Cinema and Video Documentaries B2Q130--5
Semiotics of photography B2Q130--5
Audiovisual techniques: preproduction, filming and post-production B2TA30--5
Animation B2Q130--5
Histories of video games B2Q130--5

2nd TERM

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Module 14 : Theory of visual and sound forms

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Contemporary experimental cinema B2Q230--5
Contemporary documentary (cinema, television, web) B2Q230--5
Questions of contemporary documentary B2Q230--5
Film Analysis B2Q230--5

Module 15 : History of visual and sound forms

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Contemporary experimental cinema B2Q230--5
Contemporary documentary (cinema, television, web) B2Q230--5
Questions of contemporary documentary B2Q230--5
Film Analysis B2Q230--5

Module 16 : Practice of new media and images culture

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose one of the following courses :

B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Contemporary experimental cinema B2Q230--5
Contemporary documentary (cinema, television, web) B2Q230--5
Questions of contemporary documentary B2Q230--5

Bridging courses Master in performing arts (120 credits)

CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Compulsory courses

B0
50Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Methods and theories of film analysis B0Q130--5
Cinema and Video Documentaries B0Q130--5
History of Cinema B0TA3030-5
Cinema: forms and languages B0Q230--5
Audiovisual techniques: preproduction, filming and post-production B0TA30--5
Analysis of Cultural Institutions B0Q130--5
Introduction to Cultural Policies and Economics B0Q230--5
Introduction to historical criticism B0Q230--5
History of theatre B0Q230--5
Dance and cinema B0Q230--5

Optional courses

B0
10Cr

Choose two courses out of the following :

B0
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Introduction to anthropology B0Q230--5
Semiotics of photography B0Q130--5
Introduction to mediation B0Q230--5
Theory and analysis of mass culture B0Q230--5
Theories of Communication B0Q130--5
Cultural history B0Q230--5
English level 1 (english language) B0TA60--5
Aesthetics and philosophy of art B0Q130--5