Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work confidently on a professional film set, primarily as a Director of Photography, but also in any role related to the camera and lighting departments.
Through a combination of theoretical and practical approaches, students will develop creative, expressive and narrative strategies that will enable them to cultivate a distinctive visual voice in the creation of moving images.
Objectives and Competencies
With a training approach based on learning through practice, students will acquire the skills and confidence needed to perform successfully in the various roles mentioned above.
These competencies include, among many others:
- a solid understanding of the fundamental technical concepts,
- proficiency in the use of camera and lighting equipment,
- the essential skills required to fulfil the different positions within the camera and lighting departments (camera assistant, camera trainee, gaffer and lighting technician),
- and, ultimately, the ability to conceive and develop the cinematography of any project, from the initial screenplay stage through production and mise-en-scène.
For applicants whose background or previous studies do not allow direct admission to the Master’s in Cinematography, this Postgraduate Diploma provides the preparation needed to confidently undertake the Master’s selection process.
Applicant Profile
Graduates and students of Audiovisual Communication, film students, photographers wishing to transition into video production, self-taught filmmakers looking to expand their knowledge and continue developing their skills, and, more generally, anyone interested in creating images through cinematography but who lacks sufficient experience or technical knowledge.
Students from film schools or artistic disciplines.
Students holding a Higher Vocational Qualification in Audiovisual Project and Show Production or an equivalent qualification.
Students wishing to strengthen their showreel and technical expertise with the aim of gaining admission to the Master’s in Cinematography.
Admissions
To access the Postgraduate Programme, applicants must submit:
- CV
- Portfolio
- Videopitch
Academic Pathway
There are two levels of access to postgraduate training in Cinematography at ESCAC: the Master’s programme and the Postgraduate Diploma. Both programmes are complementary while also independent, and can be taken separately without the obligation to complete both.
Only in cases where direct admission to the Master’s in Cinematography is not possible, it will be necessary to first complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography. However, students may choose to enrol exclusively in the Master’s or exclusively in the Postgraduate Diploma, depending on their individual training needs.
Curriculum
Programme title: Postgraduate Diploma in Cinematography
Programme duration and credits: One semester, 30 ECTS credits