Bachelor Arts (en)
Visual studies and digital media arts
Entry requirements
L1 (1st year): Have obtained the Baccalaureate or equivalent for foreign students.
Prerequisite: good writing skills and interest in visual arts and digital technologies.
Benefits of the program
A teaching team made up of lecturer-researchers, artists and professionals
A programme which focuses on image theory and hands-on practice
By specializing gradually over time, students are progressively guided towards choosing visual studies or digital arts.
Possibility to develop a professional project as of the second year, through work placements and supervised projects.
Acquired skills
The skills focused on are divided into two equally-important fields: Visual studies and Digital Media and Arts. The first field prioritizes a diversified theoretical approach to image (history of arts and images, aesthetics, media theory, visual culture) and the second builds on a theoretical and practical approach to digital technologies and arts (theory and hands-on in digital arts, graphic interfaces, interactivity, 3D modelling, web apps, etc.). L3 (3rd year) proposes an option to specialize and to further develop skills in the "Visual Studies" field or in the "Digital Art and Creation" field.
Skills are acquired, on an equal basis, through creating and producing digital projects and through academic writing work as well as oral presentation.
Registration details
L1 : Lycéens français et UE + réorientation après une 1ère année dans le supérieur : Procédure PARCOURSUP. Etudiants hors UE : Procédure de demande auprès des universités.
L2 - L3 : Etudiants français et UE : dépôt de dossier via application eCandidat.
Etudiants hors UE : Campus France selon pays d’origine.
Course venue
Schedule of studies
Placements lasting at least one month take place during L2 (2nd year) and L3 (3rd year) after the end of second semester classes.
Your future career
The degree paves the way for working in production and digital creation sectors as well as in the heritage-, museology- and culture-focused digital sector.
It offers the opportunity to pursue studies at UPEM by enrolling for the Digital Arts and Visual Cultures Master's or for the Web Careers and Cultures, Digital and Paper Book Publishing Professional Master's Degrees or for the IMAC Engineering Diploma. Other masters' offered outside UPEM in the fields of digital arts or visual culture may also be envisaged.
Professional integration
The EVMAN degree enables students to define their professional project progressively. The opportunity to take part in work placement as of L2 (2nd year) and to work on supervised projects is one of the milestones in the students' university pathway and prepares them for professional life. Employment in the following sectors may be envisaged: interactivity design, multimedia development, website development, multimedia graphic design, multimedia creation, teaching and cultural professions, museology, cultural establishments and digital technologies, expertise in visual and digital spheres.
Study objectives
The training is designed for students to acquire skills and knowledge in the fields of digital arts and technologies and in the field of visual studies (diversified theoretical approach to image).
Over the three year course, students should acquire skill sets in two key fields: Visual Studies and Digital Media and Arts.
The Visual Studies sets pave the way for multidisciplinary reflection as regards image and focus on a theoretical and methodological teaching base comprising visual arts and image history, aesthetics, visual culture, media theory.
The Digital Media and Arts sets train students in digital arts theory and in creating and producing digital projects (graphic interfaces, 3D modelling, digital imaging, web apps, etc.).
Other skills deal with university methodology, personal and artistic expression as well as languages.
The first year offers an opening towards other subject areas (theatre and cinema) and the third year comprises a specialization to further develop skills in the "Visual Studies" field or in the "Digital Arts and Creation" field.
Major thematics of study
Digital arts and technologies
Visual arts history and image theories
Graphical and multimedia programming
Media theory and visual culture
Study organization
Les études se déroulent sur trois années universitaires composées chacune de deux semestres. Le 1er semestre commence à la mi-septembre. Il est précédé d'une journée de prérentrée. Aux cours, succède chaque semestre une période d’évaluation qui prend la forme d’une semaine réservée aux partiels. Ces sessions d’examens sont reconduites en juin (sessions de rattrapage) pour les étudiants ayant échoué à la 1ère session. Un jury délibératif composé des membres de l’équipe pédagogique est réunit pour chaque session d’examens.
Modalité d'admission en FC :
Être titulaire d'un Baccalauréat général, ou équivalent pour les étudiants étrangers, sous réserve de l'examen détaillé du dossier de candidature.
Modalité d'admission en FC :
Être titulaire d'un Baccalauréat général, ou équivalent pour les étudiants étrangers, sous réserve de l'examen détaillé du dossier de candidature.
Modalité d'admission en FI :
Être titulaire d'un Baccalauréat général, ou équivalent pour les étudiants étrangers, sous réserve de l'examen détaillé du dossier de candidature.
Options
Optional skills sets offer students in L3 (3rd year) the opportunity to specialize their knowledge and skills in the field of digital arts and technologies or in the field of visual studies.
International
Every year, several students study for one or two semesters in a university abroad (in particular at UQAT in Canada), through European and international partnerships concluded by UPEM.
Major thematics of Research
The degree is supported by the LISAA (Literature, Knowledge and Arts) research team. Students are introduced to research through supervised projects during L2 (2nd year) and options during L3 (3rd year).
SEMESTRE 1
| Courses | ECTS | CM | TD | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÉTUDES VISUELLES 1 : découvrir les arts de l'image | ||||
| History of visual arts and images 1 Lecture : Introduction to the history of contemporary art, focused on the notions of modernity and avant-gardes, the late nineteenth century and the first half of the twentieth century. Tutorial : previous topics with practice of image analysis. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | 20h | |
| History and aesthetic of photography Introduction to the history of photography with thematical approach Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Image analysis 1 Image analysis focused on artworks from Renaissance and Baroque periods Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| MÉDIAS ET ARTS NUMÉRIQUES 1 : pratiquer les images numériques | ||||
| Introduction to digital imagery 1 Theoretical and practical teaching on digital image, with an introduction to image production and editing softwares (Photoshop). Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | 20h | |
| Introduction to multimedia design Introduction to websites design Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Design and treatment of still images 1 Fundamentals of 2D computer graphics Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| TECHNIQUE | ||||
| Scientific and technical culture Methodological and technical skills for the practice of digital arts Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 10h | ||
| MÉTHODOLOGIQUES | ||||
| Academic work techniques Fundamentals of documentary research and written composition Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Computer skills (C2i) Basic computing and Internet skills (lecture and tutorial) Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 1 | 18h | ||
| LINGUISTIQUE | ||||
| English specialisation 1 Professional English Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
SEMESTRE 2
| Courses | ECTS | CM | TD | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÉTUDES VISUELLES 2 : découvrir les cultures visuelles | ||||
| History of visual arts and images 2 History of visual arts and images devoted to a transchronological overview of graphic imagery (from Antiquity to digital arts). General introduction to Western as well as non-Western visual cultures. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 6 | 20h | 20h | |
| Aesthetic and theory of images Fundamentals of aesthetics and philosophy of art Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Media theory Critical overview of the main currents in the analytical approaches of media industries Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| MÉDIAS ET ARTS NUMÉRIQUES 2 : concevoir et élaborer des interfaces | ||||
| Interactive design Introduction to the history of interaction design through the history of digital arts and speculative design from the 1980 onwards Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | ||
| Web technology Introduction to the construction of dynamic and interactive webpages Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Design and treatment of still images 2 Fundamentals of vectorial drawing Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| OUVERTURES | ||||
| History of stage performance Introduction to theater from Antiquity to contemporary performance Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| METHODOLOGIQUES | ||||
| Academic work techniques Fundamentals of documentary research and written composition Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| LINGUISTIQUES | ||||
| English specialisation 2 Professional English Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
SEMESTRE 3
| Courses | ECTS | CM | TD | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÉTUDES VISUELLES 3: penser les arts et les cultures populaires | ||||
| History of visual arts and images 3 History of visual arts and images focused on the visual culture of the 20th century: artistic forms and media devices, knowledges and powers of imagery in propaganda and advertising. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | 20h | |
| Image analysis 2 Image analysis focused on nineteenth century artworks Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| Aesthetics and theory of images 2 Introduction to modern and contemporary aesthetic theories Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| MÉDIAS ET ARTS NUMÉRIQUES 3: pratiquer et penser le numérique comme médium | ||||
| Visual Art and new medias Analysis of artistic and scientific artworks (bio-art, relationships between art and physical science, between art and robotics) ; reflection on the contemporary need to produce artworks related to the technoscientific world. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| Art and Internet Lecture: History of net art ; aesthetic and formal evolutions of artworks connected to the Internet from the 1980s onwards. Tutorial: Webpage design with markup languages (HTML) and script programming languages (JavaScript). Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | 20h | |
| Animated images Introduction to 2D animation Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| Digital imagery 1 Introduction to 3D design Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| EXPRESSION PERSONNELLE (option A ou B) | ||||
| Les éléments ci-dessous sont à choix : | ||||
| Stage performance Exercises and postures for voice and breathing. Singing used to reframe speech, especialy public speech. No necessary prerequisites in singing Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Visual Art Introduction to the history of sound art based on the relationships between sound and listening space. Work on sound material in order to think about its integration in multimedia projects, websites, animated images etc. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| --- Fin de liste à choix --- | ||||
| LINGUISTIQUES | ||||
| English specialisation 3 Professional English Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
SEMESTRE 4
| Courses | ECTS | CM | TD | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ÉTUDES VISUELLES 4: penser les arts et les nouveaux médias | ||||
| History of visual arts and images 4 Lecture on the art history of the second half of the twentieth century with interest on a specific question or medium like performance art. Tutorial on twentieth century art focused on image analysis. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | 20h | |
| History and aesthetics of vidéo art History and aesthetics of video art Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| History of classic american cinema History of American cinema between 1927 and 1960 Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| MÉDIAS ET ARTS NUMÉRIQUES 4: pratiquer et penser les dispositifs interactifs | ||||
| Media Art 1 Lecture: Theoretical teaching dealing with one or several topics associated with digital art. Tutorial: Practical teaching devoted to photographic retouching with computer graphics software.
Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 10h | 20h | |
| Theory and aesthetics of new medias 1 Lecture: Theoretical teaching dealing with one or several topics associated with digital art. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Interactive devices 1 Introduction to design and interactive devices production with sensors and actuators Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Design and digital creation Fundamentals of layout techniques with desktop publishing software Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| EXPRESSION PERSONNELLE | ||||
| Photography practice Fundamentals of photographic practice Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| Visual Art Fundamentals of non-digital interactive devices for exhibition projects Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| LINGUISTIQUES | ||||
| English specialisation 4 Professional English Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| PRE-PROFESSIONNELLES | ||||
| Optional work placement or supervised project Optional internship or supervised student projects on a set of topics articulating theoretical and practical skills Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 15h | ||
SEMESTRE 5
| Courses | ECTS | CM | TD | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les éléments ci-dessous sont à choix : | ||||
| OPTION A. ÉTUDES VISUELLES 5: approfondir sa culture artistique contemporaine | ||||
| Visual culture and creation 1 Practical teaching mixing visual culture and artistic creation Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| History of European cinema History of European cinema Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| Art events Tutorial focused on current exhibitions and artistic events. Introduction to artistic analysis and critical expression about visual arts. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 30h | ||
| OPTION B. ARTS NUMÉRIQUES ET CREATION 5: pratiquer les médias numériques | ||||
| Research and digital creation 1 Digital creation and research projects Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 6h | 30h | |
| Digital imagery 2 Advanced 3D design techniques ; introduction to 3D animation Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Art and digital programming 1 Introduction to real-time 3D through virtual environments Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 6h | 30h | |
| --- Fin de liste à choix --- | ||||
| TRANSVERSALES 1 (option A et B) | ||||
| Art and digital humanities Theoretical teaching devoted to the relationships between the history of new media theory, digital humanities and related transdiciplinary projects. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| Interactive devices 2 Design of interactive devices through sensors and actuators. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Visual and sound culture Teaching focused on attention ecology (history of the gaze, visual cultures of attention and distraction) and archeology of media (history of media technologies, vision devices). Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| History of visual arts and images 5 Lecture based on a transchronological approach in order to address a theoretical question (eg theatricality, the living image) likely to mobilize contemporary theoretical issues related to the theory and interpretation of artworks and images. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Transversal course 1 | ||||
| TRANSVERSALES 2 (option A et B) | ||||
| Design and digital edition Production of an online portfolio using markup languages and programming in order to promote multimedia projects made by students during their graduate studies. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| LINGUISTIQUES | ||||
| English specialisation 5 Professional English (Keywords in cinema and visual analysis) Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
SEMESTRE 6
| Courses | ECTS | CM | TD | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les éléments ci-dessous sont à choix : | ||||
| OPTION A. ÉTUDES VISUELLES 6: approfondir sa culture visuelle critique | ||||
| Visual culture and creation 2 Practical teaching mixing visual culture and artistic creation Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| Theories of images History of methodologies in art history and image analysis : history of styles ; anthropology of images ; iconology ; visual studies. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | ||
| Contemporary visual art Lecture: advanced contemporary visual art history. Tutorial: installation artworks in contemporary art Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 5 | 20h | 30h | |
| OPTION B. ARTS NUMÉRIQUES ET CREATION 6: créer avec les médias numériques | ||||
| Research and digital creation 2 Design and construction of digital projects articulating theory and practice Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 6 | 4h | 35h | |
| Digital imagery 3 Advanced animation 3D techniques Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| Art and digital programming 2 Design of virtual environments and artificial creatures through programming Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 4h | 35h | |
| --- Fin de liste à choix --- | ||||
| TRANSVERSALES 3 (option A et B) | ||||
| Theory and aesthetic of new medias 2 Art and technology (Internet, virtual reality, interactive installation) Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 4 | 20h | ||
| History of visual arts and images 6 History of visual arts and images focused on the visual cultures of modernity and postmodernity: study of the relationships between arts and visual forms, scientific imagery, cultures of appropriation, etc. Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Media Art 2 Theoretical teaching dealing with topics related to digital art Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 3 | 20h | ||
| Transversal course 1 | ||||
| TRANSVERSALES 4 (option A et B) | ||||
| Law Introduction to image copyright Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| LINGUISTIQUES | ||||
| English specialisation 6 Professional English Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 20h | ||
| PRE-PROFESSIONNELLES | ||||
| Work placement Internship Langue de l'enseignementFRANÇAIS / FRENCH | 2 | 15h | ||
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Summary
- Degree
- Bachelor
- Field(s)
- Arts, lettres, langues
- Thematics of study
- Arts (en)
- How to apply
- Initial Education / Continuing Education / Recognition of prior learning
- Course venue
- Departments and Institutes
- UFR Lettres, Arts, Création, Technologies (LACT)
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