Overview
The Ephemeral Construction Course provides training in the development of ephemeral construction projects for the audiovisual and film industries.
Throughout the programme, students are introduced to the techniques and methodologies of the discipline, learning about the different stages involved in executing an art project for a film’s production design.
Students will learn to use state-of-the-art software, high-quality techniques, and professional materials that open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates may work as painters, carpenters, sculptors, or textile technicians on decoration projects, and enter various branches of the entertainment industry, including television, opera, theatre, theme parks, ephemeral architectural installations, events, exhibitions, themed venues, showcases, and presentations.
Objectives and Competencies
Although the academic focus is on cinema, the training aims to provide opportunities for professional development across multiple sectors of the entertainment industry.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Construct a space based on a scenographic project.
- Manage and organise construction materials and crews for the set design of a feature film.
- Work as a construction technician on decoration projects.
- Understand scenographic principles for cinema and ephemeral construction.
- Interpret and develop plans and explanatory drawings for film projects.
- Communicate the results of the construction process effectively to the film’s art director.
Applicant Profile
Students with backgrounds in carpentry, electrical work, Fine Arts, architecture, interior design, and related fields.
Students from film schools or artistic disciplines.
Students holding a Higher Vocational Qualification.
Students wishing to join art department teams or to acquire ephemeral construction techniques for film, theatre, amusement parks, museums, or visual merchandising.
Admissions
The following documents are required for admission to the course:
- Video pitch
- CV
In cases where further assessment is necessary, the programme direction may conduct an online interview with the applicant.
* If you are admitted to the programme and require a student visa to study at ESCAC, it is recommended that you arrange an appointment with the Spanish embassy or consulate in your country as early as possible. Please note that this process may take between two and four months.
LAB
In the Ephemeral Construction LAB, students extend their training through a project laboratory supervised by active professionals from the construction sector.
The nature of the projects depends on the school’s activities during that semester.
Participation in the LAB allows students to professionalise their skills and add significant value to everything learned during the regular course.