The Official Master’s Degree in Documentary and Non-Fiction aims to train future creators, researchers and practitioners in the field of documentary cinema and non-fiction narratives, with a strong emphasis on critical reflection regarding the ethical, social and political implications of representing reality, as well as its historical relevance and contemporary aesthetic and narrative possibilities.
Throughout the programme, students will analyse both historical and contemporary documentary works in order to understand how ethical, formal and methodological decisions shape narrative construction, the relationship with filmed subjects, and the social impact of audiovisual works. Likewise, the evolution of the documentary will be studied from its origins to contemporary practices, paying close attention to the transformations of documentary language and the emergence of hybrid, interactive, and transmedia formats.
Theoretical training is complemented by a set of practice-based modules focused on the development of non-fiction projects, in which students receive guidance and feedback from professionals with experience in the documentary field. Within this framework, students will develop skills related to screenwriting, directing, production and documentary-specific techniques, as well as the conscious use of visual and sound resources to construct meaningful discourses grounded in reality.
In addition to the creative and professional dimensions, the master’s programme fosters the student’s development as researchers, encouraging academic and critical reflection on documentary and non-fiction media. This training prepares graduates for roles in analysis, research and dissemination across contexts such as university teaching, specialised media, film festivals, cultural institutions, and spaces dedicated to audiovisual programming and critical thought.