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+20 years
2 Courses
lectures
No previous qualification
In person
Spanish
Overview
This Master's Degree in Art Direction and Set Design offers advanced and highly specialized training for professionals who wish to develop in the visual field of film, television, and audiovisual production. In a professional environment, students will acquire the ability to design visual universes, film sets, atmospheres, and scenographies that enhance the narrative, combining artistic creativity, technical skills, and mastery of digital tools.
The main objective is to train art directors and set designers capable of facing the challenges of an industry in constant evolution, mastering both aesthetics and cutting-edge technology.
Main objectives
- Developing competencies to design and conceptualize visual atmospheres that reinforce the audiovisual narrative for film.
- Applying color theory and principles of scenographic design to the cinematic environment.
- Mastering space management and using professional software such as Sketchup in the context of art direction.
- Integrating traditional scenography techniques with emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), chroma key, and visual effects (VFX).
- Preparing the student to professionally develop in the audiovisual industry, with an updated vision of the market and the creative industry.
Included in this training
Below are the main elements included in this Master:
- Practical classes on film sets.
You will learn how to build scenarios from conceptualization, interdisciplinary work with other film departments, and the final construction of the art and scenography. - Props and costume workshop
In addition to the filming spaces, the school has a large props and costume workshop where you can choose the necessary materials for your project to be carried out. - Integration with cutting-edge techniques
The program incorporates current technologies such as VR, chroma key, and VFX, so that students can work in hybrid environments that combine physical scenography and digital production. This puts students at the forefront of the audiovisual creative sector. - Real production and job placement
By training in an environment with film shoots, studios, and real production, you will have direct contact with the professional world. Additionally, the school offers a job placement support program through its network of alumni.
Career opportunities after completing the Master's degree.
Upon completion of this training, you will be qualified to work professionally in roles such as:
- Art director in film, television, or advertising.
- Set designer for audiovisual productions.
- Set decorator for sets, studios, or locations.
- Designer of physical or digital sets (including integration with VFX).
- Consultant for hybrid scenography (physical and digital) in multimedia productions.
- Developer of artistic installation projects, VR, or immersive environments that require aesthetic and technical sensitivity.
Syllabus/schedule of classes
The program has a duration of two academic years, offered in-person and without the need for a previous degree to access it. Although the specific details of each subject are not specified on the public website, the curriculum includes the following:
First Year
- Introduction to Art Direction
- Set Design and Props
- Practical Workshop on Art Direction / Set Design
- FXExperience or complementary activity
Second Year
- Advanced Art Direction
- Advanced Set Design and Props
- Set Production Workshop
- Technical Integration: chroma key, VR, VFX
Explanation of the curriculum
- First course: Entry into the world of art direction and set design, establishing creative, design, staging, and set production fundamentals. The practical workshop allows for the application of these knowledge in real projects and filming environments.
- Second course: Deepens in complexity, advanced techniques, and the integration of new technologies. The student takes on more responsibility, carries out larger projects, and prepares for entry into the professional market.
- The in-person nature and the presence of real shoots, sets, and professional production ensure that the learning is practical and applicable.
Software
SketchUp: allows the creation of digital 3D models of sets or scenarios before physically building them. Within the planning of art direction and scenography, this tool can be used to test spatial distributions, heights, volumes, and camera trajectories.
This helps visualize how the actual space will look like without the need to create an expensive or time-consuming physical model.
How do I enroll?
In order to formalize your enrollment in this Master's program, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be 20 years old or older
- Demonstrate artistic sensitivity towards visual image and audiovisual narrative.
- Have a clear vocation towards the film industry, audiovisual production, art direction, set design, or related creative industries.
- Submit a portfolio (if available) showcasing previous works, visual skills, creativity, and potential for the world of art and set design.
- To request your spot and receive personalized assistance, schedule your personal orientation interview by emailing: [email protected]
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I need previous experience in art or film to enroll?
Previous knowledge in the field is not required. Students may come from related backgrounds, graduates in Film, Audiovisual Communication or Multimedia, Fine Arts, Design, Photographers and visual artists, or self-taught individuals who wish to specialize in art direction and set design, adding creative value to set and environment design.
How will this Master's degree help me enter the audiovisual industry?
The Master's program includes professional guidance, portfolio and demo reel review, interview simulations, preparation for selection processes, and direct contact with collaborating studios and production companies. Additionally, access to the AlumniX Program and the international job board ensures continuous support after graduation.
What is the duration and modality of the Master's program?
The Master's program has an approximate duration of 2 academic years and is taught in person in Barcelona, combining theory, practical filming experience, and real production workshops.
What is the group size and level of personalized attention?
The groups are small, ensuring personalized attention, project monitoring, and mentoring by industry professionals.
When can I apply for my spot and what is the admission process like?
It is recommended to apply for your spot as soon as possible since they are limited, by sending a request for a personal orientation interview to: [email protected]. During the interview, your profile, vocation, and professional goals will be evaluated in order to offer personalized assistance.
What will I get when I finish the Master's program?
- Mastery of artistic direction and set design processes: design, setting, creation of sets, and visual spaces.
- Technical ability to operate professional software and emerging technologies in hybrid scenography (physical + digital).
- A professional portfolio or reel that you can showcase in the audiovisual industry.
- Access to job opportunities and alumni network that enhance employment opportunities.
- Preparation to take on creative roles in film, television, advertising, video games, or virtual/immersive environments.
- Specialized professional degree in Film Directing, certifying your technical and creative competencies, accrediting your readiness to work in the audiovisual industry.
- A comprehensive and professional portfolio.
- Support in your job placement.
At FX Barcelona Film School, we offer a comprehensive employment guidance program designed to support you in your transition to the professional world with confidence.
This program includes: review of your portfolio and demo reel, mock interviews, preparation for selection processes, and direct connection with collaborating studios and production companies. All with the aim of enhancing your professional profile and facilitating your entry into the audiovisual industry.
AlumniX Program
Unlimited access to the AlumniX Program and the international job board
Upon completing your studies, you will become part of the AlumniX Program, a free, lifelong service that maintains your connection with FX Barcelona Film School and the audiovisual industry.
What is the AlumniX Program?
The AlumniX Program is an active professional community created to support our graduates in their career development. Through this program, you can continue updating your skills, expanding your network, and accessing job opportunities at any stage of your career.
Main benefits of the AlumniX Program:
- Stay connected to the industry after graduation, which is crucial in constantly evolving sectors like film, animation, video games, and visual effects.
- Receive ongoing mentorship and professional guidance with personalized direction to boost your career growth.
- Access an active international job board with real job offers and collaborative projects with studios worldwide.
- Continue your education, change specialties, or redirect your career according to new trends in the audiovisual industry.
The AlumniX Program ensures that your relationship with FX Barcelona Film School doesn't end after graduation; instead, it grows with you, offering continuous support for your development and keeping you connected to the industry.
Why choose this training?
Because you will train at an internationally recognized institution, in a professional environment with real productions, professional sets, and access to cutting-edge technologies, which will directly position you in the audiovisual sector.
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