Master’s in Photographic Creation and New Audiovisual Formats

Develop an individual authorial voice by creating visual projects with a conceptual and aesthetic identity. 

Build contemporary visual narratives by combining photography, moving images and new audiovisual formats. 

Apply research and experimentation methodologies to generate innovative creative proposals. 

Integrate artistic, cultural and visual references into the development of projects with a distinctive voice. 

Communicate complex ideas and concepts through visual languages adapted to different contexts and audiences. 

Master the tools and processes involved in capturing, editing and producing photographs in professional settings. 

Apply moving-image and audiovisual creation techniques to develop multidisciplinary visual projects. 

Use advanced digital technologies and artificial intelligence as tools for visual creation and experimentation. 

Manage the technical processes involved in production, editing, post-production and presentation of visual projects. 

Select and combine media, formats and technical resources according to each project’s creative objectives. 

Analyse visual, cultural and artistic references to establish a conceptual foundation for contemporary creative projects. 

Design and plan visual projects by defining objectives, methodology, resources and development phases. 

Critically evaluate processes and results to improve the quality and coherence of creative proposals. 

Integrate research, experimentation and analysis into the development of visual projects with a distinctive voice. 

Strategically manage the production and presentation of projects, adapting them to different professional and cultural contexts. 

Communicate ideas, processes and visual projects clearly and effectively to professional, artistic and cultural audiences. 

Present and defend creative proposals, explaining their conceptual, aesthetic and technical foundations. 

Collaborate with professionals from different creative fields in developing multidisciplinary projects. 

Take part in critique, review and mentoring processes, using feedback as a tool for improvement. 

Adapt communication about visual projects to different exhibition, cultural and professional contexts. 

Develop a distinctive creative identity and a critical perspective capable of generating distinctive and relevant visual proposals. 

Promote experimentation and innovation as tools for the ongoing evolution of creative practice. 

Independently manage complex visual projects, from initial conception through to final presentation. 

Adapt to technological changes and new trends in contemporary visual creation. 

Develop a reflective attitude and commitment to continuous learning, focused on professional and artistic growth. 

Explore critical thinking as a tool for contemporary image-making. Analyse the impact of visual culture, artificial intelligence, contexts of circulation and production models to develop an individual, reflective and well-grounded perspective.

Support the development of the Master’s Final Project through personalised tutorials. Address the project’s conceptual definition, portfolio editing, professional positioning and the creation of a digital presence consistent with the author’s practice.  

Develop a documentary photography project in public spaces through urban walks, observation and fieldwork. Work on developing an authorial perspective, editing images, narrative sequencing and producing a fanzine as the final outcome. 

Explore the construction of staged images through art direction, lighting, composition and mise-en-scène. Drawing on photographic, pictorial or cinematic references, develop a tableau vivant as an exercise in visual and conceptual control. 

Simulate a professional fashion photography and audiovisual commission. Work through every stage of production, from interpreting the brief to directing teams, creating the editorial and producing an audiovisual piece linked to the project.  

Take part in a professional immersion experience during the Rencontres d’Arles. Analyse exhibitions, trends, exhibition formats and strategies for disseminating contemporary photography at one of the sector’s leading international events.  

Introduce the technical and narrative fundamentals of moving images. Work on audiovisual language, video capture, continuous lighting, and production and post-production workflows applied to contemporary photography projects. 

Provides intensive training in digital and analogue photography. Covers cameras, lenses, exposure, the darkroom, image capture, workflow and production processes to develop a versatile, professional photographic practice. 

Develop an authorial photography project from initial research through to its realisation. Work on conceptual definition, production methodology, narrative coherence and critical engagement with contemporary images. 

Analyse the visual languages of fashion and advertising photography from an authorial perspective. Explore strategies for bringing a distinctive creative identity to professional commissions, integrating visual storytelling, direction and artistic positioning. 

Study key artists, movements and works to understand the evolution of photography and visual culture. Broaden students’ frame of reference and strengthen their ability to analyse and interpret images.  

It introduces the creative and technical processes of photochemical cinema on 16 mm. It covers image capture, handling light-sensitive material, cinematic language and the relationship between photography and moving images.  

Covers laboratory processes related to black-and-white analogue photography. Works with negative development, printing on photographic paper and image control from a material and handcrafted perspective. 

Analyses strategies for entering the profession and developing a career in the artistic, editorial and commercial fields. Examines models of representation, rights management, professional visibility and positioning in the image sector.  

Explores professional photo editing and retouching processes in depth. Works on image correction, colour management, editorial finishes and file optimisation for different media and publication contexts. 

Develops editorial design skills applied to photographic projects. Covers layout tools, image sequencing, narrative construction and the preparation of print and digital publications.

Studies workflows associated with digital processing and the digitisation of analogue materials. Works with RAW file processing, colour management, negative scanning and the professional organisation of photographic files. 

Introduces the professional use of Capture One as a tool for photographic management and processing. Covers project organisation, non-destructive editing, digital processing and the optimisation of studio and production workflows. 

Explores the expressive and technical possibilities of large-format photography. Works on shot planning, image control, compositional precision and the relationship between medium, materiality and representation. 

Introduces students to professional methodologies and practices through sessions led by international creators and specialists. Encourages an exchange of perspectives, trends and contemporary approaches to visual creation.  

Analyses narrative techniques applied to photographic and audiovisual images. Develops the ability to construct coherent visual stories through the selection, sequencing and conceptual articulation of images and projects.

Three time-limited practical exercises recreate professional workflows: urban wandering and a documentary exhibition; a fashion editorial; and a tableau vivant with cinematic expansion. They bring together briefing, production, directing, teamwork, editing, and final delivery. 

Sessions on lighting, the analogue laboratory, 16 mm, video, Capture One, retouching, scanning, layout, and other workflows. Each technique is introduced in direct relation to the needs of the challenges and the final master’s project. 

Weekly guidance from the master’s programme director from the beginning of the course. Tutorials review the concept, format, research, production, editing, and positioning, with input from specialist faculty when the project requires it. 

Regular group reviews to analyse the conceptual coherence, narrative, technical execution, and feasibility of the projects. Students explain their decisions, incorporate feedback, and present the results publicly.

Critical frameworks, visual references, and sessions with working professionals broaden understanding of contemporary photography, moving images, artificial intelligence, contexts of circulation, and the industry. 

Practical work in image capture and directing in the studio, public spaces, and on location, with access to cameras, lighting, a laboratory, scanners, and post-production resources. The work combines individual responsibilities with rotation through technical roles.

Visits to studios, exhibitions, and professional gatherings, including activities linked to Rencontres d’Arles and PhotoEspaña. They provide an opportunity to analyse exhibition contexts, professional networks, and current industry dynamics.

Assessment is continuous and takes into account workshop exercises, participation in classes and critiques, interim submissions, the three challenges, and the final master’s project. Conceptual coherence, technical execution, narrative relevance, professional feasibility, and the ability to justify creative and production decisions are assessed. Evidence includes completed work, processes and interim submissions, public presentations, a written report, and a final defence before a panel.