The Official Master’s Degree in Documentary and Non-Fiction aims to train future creators and researchers in the field of documentary cinema and non-fiction narratives, with a particular emphasis on critical reflection on the ethical, social, and political implications of representing reality, as well as on its historical relevance and contemporary aesthetic and narrative possibilities.
Throughout the programme, students will analyse historical and contemporary documentary case studies in order to understand how ethical, formal, and methodological decisions shape narrative construction, the relationship with filmed subjects, and the social impact of the works. The evolution of documentary film from its origins to contemporary practices will also be examined, with special attention to transformations in documentary language and the emergence of hybrid, interactive, and transmedia formats.
Theoretical training is complemented by a set of practical courses focused on the development of non-fiction projects, in which students receive guidance and feedback from professionals with experience in the documentary field. In this context, 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 that are coherent with the represented reality.
Beyond its creative and professional dimension, the programme fosters students’ development as researchers, encouraging academic and critical reflection on documentary and non-fiction. This training equips graduates to undertake analysis, research, and dissemination work in fields such as university teaching, specialised media, film festivals, cultural institutions, and spaces dedicated to audiovisual thought and programming.
