Overview

In an interrelated world, photography is an extremely valuable tool. Are you passionate about this industry and want to be part of it? Our BA in Visual Communication: Photography and Media Arts offers a wide range of career opportunities to develop your creativity and artistic skills and broaden your professional horizons.

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About the Program

Photography’s capacity for transversal action makes it a powerful means of communication, capable of changing our perception of reality, and meeting multidisciplinary artistic challenges. This BA in Visual Communication: Photography and Media Arts explores the art in new ways, developing the technical and manual skillset necessary to achieve new personal and professional heights.

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Sep 15, 2026

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Full-Time - Daytime

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Sep 15, 2027

English

Full-Time - Daytime

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Admissions Criteria

Per cursar aquest programa és imprescindible haver finalitzat el batxillerat o un CFGS i superar una prova específica d'accés.

Els candidats han de complir un dels requisits següents:

  • Haver superat la prova d'accés a la universitat per a majors de 25 anys.

  • Posseir el títol de batxillerat o equivalent.

Syllabus

YEAR 1

First semester

  • Design Fundamentals
  • Expression and Representation I
  • Digital Language and Techniques
  • Applied Science and Technology
  • Culture and Society
  • Projects I

Second semester

  • Color Theory
  • Expression and Representation II
  • Representation Techniques I
  • History of Arts and Design
  • Typography
  • Projects II

YEAR 2

First semester

  • Communication and Audiovisual Media
  • Creative Industries Management
  • Projects III
  • Visual Composition
  • Graphic Production
  • History of Image and Design

Second semester

  • Representation Techniques II
  • Graphic Design and Visual Arts Management
  • Projects IV
  • Communication and Visualization
  • Audiovisual Languages
  • Digital Technology

YEAR 3

First semester

  • Visual Studies I
  • Photojournalism
  • Analog Lab
  • Advertising Photography
  • Digital Creation I (2D, 3D, CGI)
  • Photography Projects I
  • Internship

Second semester

  • Art Direction
  • Fashion Photography
  • Print Lab
  • Digital Creation II (2D, 3D, CGI)
  • Photography Projects II
  • Experimental Visual Languages
  • Internship

YEAR 4

First semester

  • Contemporary Aesthetics and Trends in Photography
  • Digital Marketing Strategies and Transmedia Narratives
  • Visual Studies II
  • Color Management
  • Web Design
  • Final Degree Project

Second semester

  • Editorial Design
  • Cultural Management and Curation
  • Final Degree Project

Faculty

  • The image shows a black and white portrait of a smiling man with glasses. He has short, dark hair styled with a wave on top. He is wearing a dark shirt and has a light complexion.
    Salvatore Elefante
    Head of the Photography Department
  • The image shows a young woman with dark hair and bangs, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile. It's a black and white portrait, possibly taken indoors, with soft lighting and a shallow depth of field.
    Anna Karinvinge
    Faculty member in the Photography Department
  • The black and white portrait shows a woman with shoulder-length wavy hair, a high-necked dark top, and a neutral expression. The background is a solid, light gray color, providing a simple backdrop.
    Mar Sureda (PhD)
    Coordinator of Art and Design History
  • Paul Parrella
    Faculty member in the Photography Department
  • A man with a mustache is holding a camera up to his eye, looking through the viewfinder. He is wearing a light-colored shirt and has a strap around his neck. There is a bag next to him.
    Mark Roses
    Faculty member in the Photography Department
  • A black and white portrait shows a man holding a Bauer camera, partially obscuring his face. He wears a beanie and a dark coat, with a building visible in the background. His hand tattoos are also visible.
    Miquel Hernández
    Faculty member in the Photography Department
  • A man in a dark sweater and a watch on his left wrist is walking in a hallway covered in graffiti. The photo is in black and white and the man is looking at the camera.
    Moritz Neumüller (PhD)
    Faculty member in the Photography Department
  • The black and white portrait shows a woman with dark hair pulled back in a bun, smiling at the camera. She is wearing a dark, textured top and a delicate necklace with a small pendant. The background is a plain white wall.
    Andrea González Maroto
    Interdisciplinary faculty member
  • The image shows a man with short hair and a light-colored cap, wearing a dark t-shirt. He is sitting outdoors with foliage visible in the background. The photo is in black and white.
    Arnau Quiles
    Professor in several programs
  • The image shows a black and white photo of a smiling woman with short white hair and a smiling bald man wearing glasses. They are standing close together with the man's arm around the woman's shoulder.
    Kònic Thtr
    Professors of the Official Bachelor's in Visual Communication: Photography and Media Arts
  • A man with a beard stands behind a table covered with papers and a laptop. The background features a wall adorned with various pictures and documents, creating a workspace or studio environment.
    Max Pinckers
    PhD, Professor in several programs
  • The image shows a black and white portrait of a woman with dark hair. She is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The lighting is dramatic, with strong shadows and highlights emphasizing her features.
    Arianna Rinaldo
    Professor of the Official Bachelor's in Visual Communication: Photography and Media Arts
  • The image is a black and white portrait of a woman with short hair and hoop earrings. She is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, and the background is a plain, dark color.
    Alba Giménez Gil
    PhD, Coordinator of the Design Fundamentals area, Professor in several programs
  • A black and white image shows a man with a beard and glasses wearing a black cap, holding a camera up to his eye, as if taking a photograph. He is wearing a dark shirt and appears to be indoors.
    Alex Llopis Cardona
    Professor in several programs
  • The image shows a woman in a black and white portrait. She has long hair and is wearing a jacket with a furry collar. The background appears to be a natural outdoor setting.
    Viridiana Morandini
    Professor in several programs
  • The image shows a close-up, black and white portrait of a bald man with a beard. He is resting his chin on his hand, with his eyes closed and a contemplative expression on his face.
    Oriol Nin
    Professor in several programs
  • A black and white close-up shows a woman with short, light hair and large, dark glasses holding a camera. She is wearing a dark turtleneck shirt and has a serious expression. The focus is on her face and the camera lens.
    Elena Claverol
    Professor in several programs
  • The image shows a black and white portrait of a man with short hair and multiple piercings on his nose and ear. He is looking to the side with a serious expression. The background is plain.
    Arnau Tàsies
    Professor of the Official Bachelor's in Visual Communication: Photography and Media Arts

Among other faculty members.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

We offer various scholarships and financing options in some of our programs. Check the scholarships and financial aid sections for more information.

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