Plan of studies
Master in Film and TV Series Direction

Transversal content (common for several masters) which aims to approach the most current trends in cinematography from a narrative and aesthetic perspective.

A theoretical study of film scripts, their dramatic and narrative structures, and the fundamental principles that govern the construction of audiovisual stories. Exploration of essential concepts such as story structure, conflict, dramatic progression, characterization, and the use of dialogue in film.

The duties and tasks of the directing department. Procedures for performing scriptwriting and assistant directing duties.

The essence of photography through the psychology of light, color, and movement, complemented by an approach to camera technology and lighting.

Language, rhythm, temporality, and cinematic narrative viewed through editing as a structuring element of film discourse and as a way of "rewriting" the film in the editing room.

Study of sound in film from an artistic, narrative, and technical perspective. The importance of direct sound, post-production, and the construction of sound space in audiovisual creation. Analysis of the soundtrack as a key tool in filmmaking, its relationship to narrative, editing, and viewer emotion.

Staging as a key element in the creation and composition of an audiovisual work. A study of various cinematic devices in a conceptual journey that ranges from fiction to metafiction. The key aspects of serial storytelling are also addressed, and filmic practices for scene resolution with different grammatical approaches are developed.

Practical staging exercise through a series of collaborative shoots with students from different film disciplines. Work developed on a film set based on previously selected scripts, exploring various narrative and stylistic approaches. Application of audiovisual grammar, actor direction, and interdepartmental organization in a real production environment.

Analysis of advertising genres and subgenres, with a special emphasis on those that offer a unique audiovisual narrative. A practical overview of the specific processes and methodologies used in the creation of treatments and dossiers. A conceptual study of the keys to advertising creativity.

Pitch and subsequent selection of practices presented by Master's in Directing students. Collaborative work across the various specialties of the Film Master's programs, with the application of creative and technical processes specific to audiovisual advertising.

A practical workshop offering an analytical overview of different schools and styles of acting, with workshop sessions where scenes will be developed with performers. Acting direction includes practical cases derived from the students' own project needs.

Practical acting direction workshop focused on the application of different acting techniques in a filming environment. Experimentation with different working methods with actors and actresses in character development, emotional expression, and adaptation to different narrative styles and genres. Development of scenes with performers in practical sessions where directing tools are applied to enhance audiovisual interpretation.

An immersion in the realms of non-fiction, analyzing its evolution over time, its references, and its essential forms, from creative documentary to experimental cinema, including essay films, self-reflective cinema, found footage, fake films, and video art practices.

Exploration of new narrative and experimental forms in non-fiction through the autonomous development of an authorial documentary piece. Creation of personal works that address film essays, archival reconfiguration, performative intervention, and expanded documentary.

Development of at least one scripted story based on the premises of the Master's Project Guide. A deeper understanding of the dramatic structure of the short film format based on a premise developed by the students.

The mentoring sessions aim to culminate in the completion of a film project in the form of a short fiction film. They are complemented by pitching and presentation formats. The sessions include both individual and joint and cross-disciplinary mentoring, in which students from the various Master's in Film programs share creative processes with mentors from different specialties. This approach allows for expanding knowledge beyond their own discipline and enriching project development from a collective and multidisciplinary perspective.

A cross-cutting project across all the film master's degrees that make up the student portfolio.
The process includes a preselection of a certain number of short films, which will be produced under specific conditions. All other projects will be carried out according to the premises established in the Project Guide. Production of a short film is mandatory and is linked to obtaining the title.
Participation in assistantships and complementary positions on projects with other students as a basis for understanding teamwork.
All information related to fiction projects is found in the Project Guide, which is mandatory. This guide is complemented by a timeline that includes all relevant dates in the project's progress.