Presentation
The Art Director is the professional responsible for the design and creation of the sets for all types of audiovisual productions. To do this, it is essential that they know how to interpret a script or a story in order to design the fictional universe of a film.
The Master’s Degree in Art Direction will train you to develop an artistic proposal from a film script or a novel, going through all its development stages. To do this, we provide you with the necessary tools to carry out the visual narrative of a film, as well as the technical particularities of the art direction profession and its execution.
Objectives and Skills
The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the world of film art direction. The student will learn about the work process of an art director and will be able to carry out an artistic proposal based on a narrative text. They will also learn how to design the aesthetic proposal of a film, the general visual concept up to its concretion in a specific set and the character design.
At the end of the master’s degree, the student will be able to:
- Work on originality in the development and application of ideas that make up the visual result of the film.
- Create atmospheres that contribute to the shaping of emotion.
- Conceive, design and develop the space, costumes and props of an audiovisual work and adequately transmit the result of the project to the feature film team.
- Coordinate the spatial design of a project: setting, scenery and objects.
- Manage the art budget and the work schedule, seeking to optimise time and resources.
Target Audience
Graduates in Architecture, Scenography, Audiovisual Communication, Fine Arts, Art, Design or Art History.
Students from film schools or artistic disciplines.
Students with a Higher Degree in audiovisual projects and shows or equivalent.
Professionals with proven experience in the audiovisual sector who wish to switch or update their discipline.
Professionals in the film or videographic sector who want to deepen their knowledge of film art direction.
Admission requirements
Candidates for Master’s Degree in Production Design must submit a portfolio, a video pitch, a CV and pass a personal interview.
Applications for this Master’s Degree can only be submitted during these three periods:
- First call: from 1 to 15 November 2024
- Second call: from 1 to 15 February 2025 (subject to availability of places)
- Third call: from 1 to 15 May 2025 (subject to availability of places)
Applicants requiring a student visa are encouraged to apply for the November or February call for applications.
Syllabus
Title of studies: Specific Master’s Degree in Production Design
Minimum duration of studies and credits: One academic year and 60 credits