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Studies Master's Degree in Photography and Camera Direction

Master's Degree in Photography and Camera Direction

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Master the image from set to color, with ARRI and Sony Venice certifications.

Prepare yourself to visually lead audiovisual projects by combining artistic vision, technical mastery, and real-world on-set experience.

  • You will participate in intensive filming of fiction, advertising and fashion films, taking on roles in the camera department.
  • You will work with high-end film equipment and be able to obtain ARRI and Sony Venice certifications, as well as master professional image and color workflows.
  • You will develop a professional portfolio with projects mentored by active professionals, ready for the audiovisual industry.

Why study the Master's in Cinematography and Camera Direction?

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Learn by leading

Participate in over 200 hours of filming, working on real projects in fiction, advertising, and other formats, alongside students of directing, production, photography, editing, and sound. You'll experience the set as it is, learning to solve problems, coordinate teams, and make decisions under pressure.

02

ARRI Certification Center

TAI It is the only official ARRI certification center in Spain, guaranteeing training aligned with the technical and professional standards demanded by the international film industry. This accreditation strengthens your technical profile and your career prospects.

03

Elite Cloister

You will be accompanied by a teaching team made up of the best active professionals in the audiovisual sector, teaching you from real experience

04

Real networking

You will be part of an international environment of artists, creators and technical professionals in the audiovisual sector, collaborating with other students, alumni and expanding your network of contacts of camera operators, electricians and grips who are already part of the industry.

Study Plan

Discover all the subjects included in the curriculum of this master's degree:

Subjects ETCS
Narrative and Aesthetics 3,5
Camera 18
Cinematography for Fiction 15
Director of Photography for Advertising 03
Projects 13,5

What are you going to learn?

You will learn to design cinematic images by mastering lighting, camera, and composition from pre-production to post-production. You will work through the complete workflows of cinematography applied to film, television series, and advertising formats.


You will develop your own visual sense through real-world filming, team management, and color grading processes. You will graduate prepared to take on various roles within the camera department in professional settings.

Career Opportunities

  • Cinematography for film and TV series
  • Advertising photography direction
  • Documentary cinematography.
  • Camera Operator
  • Steadicam Operator
  • Valet
  • Camera Assistant
  • DIT (digital imaging technician)
  • Film machinist
  • Gaffer and/or electrician
  • Lighting technician.
  • Color artist
  • Grading

Admission process

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Steps for admission to a master's program

1.

Quote

Start the admissions process by requesting an appointment for your interview at +34 91 167 20 62 or at admision@taiarts.com

2.

Documentation

Send the required documents for the degree you are interested in.

3.

Interview

Conduct your interview in person or via video call.

4.

Admission

We will notify you in writing if your application is APPROVED.

5.

Seat reservation

Make the payment for your reservation.

6.

Enrollment

Complete your registration.

Do you want to secure your place?

Cloister

A faculty committed to your professional growth.

They direct photography, operate cameras, and work on real shoots with state-of-the-art camera equipment, and they bring to the classroom the technical, creative, and organizational processes that define the work of the photography department.

Yara Nodar

Yara Nodar

A specialist in editing, post-production and visual effects, he heads the Post-Production Department of TAI and combines her teaching work with projects in directing, screenwriting and audiovisual production.

Pepe de la Rosa

Pepe de la Rosa

Director of photography. He has worked on feature films such as *House of Sweat and Tears* and *Dawn*, as well as more than twenty short films, including *They Call Me Owl* and *I, Monster*. He also directs music videos for artists like Daryl Hockin and campaigns for brands like Reebok.

Andrés Torres

Andrés Torres

Director of photography and member of the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, he has participated in more than 120 feature films and has been recognized with a Goya Award and numerous awards for best photography.

Marcos del Villar

Marcos del Villar

Director of photography specializing in film and advertising, with projects for brands such as Nike, Meta, Loewe and Lacoste, and awarded for his work in fiction short films.

Ruben Díaz from Greñu

Ruben Díaz from Greñu

Visual artist, colorist and director of photography, co-founder of Raw Productions and creator of video art projects, immersive installations and award-winning audiovisual works.

Mario Santacruz

Mario Santacruz

Location manager and production manager with extensive experience in the international audiovisual industry. Founder of the location services company The Mambo Crew and a professional member of the LMGI, he has worked on major film and television productions for platforms such as Netflix, HBO, Marvel, Universal, and AMC.

From students to screenwriters, that's how they did it

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FAQ

To work as a director of photography you need training in cinematic language, lighting, camera and post-productionIn addition to practical on-set experience, this master's program prepares you to take on the role of director of photography in professional film, television, and advertising projects.

It has a duration of 1 academic year (60 ECTS) and is taught in Face-to-face modality, with an intensive practical component focused on real work on set.

It is recommended to have a certain training or prior experience in audiovisuals, film or photographyAccess is granted through an admissions process and a pedagogical orientation interview to assess your profile and ensure you can make the most of the training.

Yes. TAI It offers scholarships and study grants, as well as financing options, which can be discussed during the admissions process with the academic guidance team.

It's a master's degree clearly practical, based on real filming, on-set work, technical exercises and development of complete cinematography projects.

You will participate in fiction, advertising and fashion film shootsYou will take on various roles within the camera department. The projects you develop will become part of your professional portfolio.

Yes. The program includes working with high-end film equipmentprofessional cameras and post-production workflows with DaVinci Resolve, plus the possibility of accessing official ARRI and Sony Venice certifications.

Director of photography, camera operator, focus puller, camera assistant, camera assistant, gaffer or image technician in audiovisual projects.

La practical intensity, access to high-level technical resources, integration into real film shoots, and a complete workflow approach—from set to color—within the audiovisual ecosystem of TAI.

Yes. Collaborative work on film sets and interaction with students and professionals from other areas of film and audiovisual production foster the creation of a real professional network from day one.

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