Visual Communication - Photography and Media Arts
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.
Learning Outcomes
- Gain theoretical and practical insights into the photography industry;
- Nurture creative skills for original and unique projects;
- Be capable of working in any area without ever losing your style as a photographer;
- Gain practical experience through industry internships.
Profile
As a photographer, you must possess a unique combination of skills, including:
Creativity
Develop an artistic vision to capture unique images.Technique
Master the use of the camera, lighting, and editing and post-production software.Industry knowledge
Keep up-to-date with trends and market evolution.Adaptability
Know how to work in different conditions to achieve optimal results.
Career Prospects
In an increasingly digitalized world, companies are investing in selling their products and services online, and they need professionals who are experts in photography and post-production.
Career Fields
- Fashion and advertising photography,
- Artistic photography,
- Audiovisual production,
- Video editing and montage,
- Food photography,
- Interior design photography,
- Photography and audiovisual production management,
- Documentary photography,
- Photography and videography for press and media,
- Photography teaching,
- DIT (Digital Imaging Technician),
- Professional photo retouching,
- Professional photo printing,
- Content creation for social media,
- Social media management, etc.
Diploma & Accreditation
The Bachelor's Degree is equivalent to a University degree and is accredited by the Agency for Quality in the University System. These studies will allow you to access official master's programs and exams for Public Service.
Required Materials
It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program. If you plan to use a Mac, you may need to configure your Mac laptop to run software on Windows.
Minimum Requirements:
PC
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 16 GB of RAM or more
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX GPU or an equivalent graphics card
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Mac
- MacBook Air
- M2
- 8GB Ram
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Recommended Requirements:
PC
- Intel Core i7 processor or equivalent
- 32 GB of RAM or more
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
- NVIDIA RTX 2050 (or superior) or AMD equivalent
- Windows 11 (Home, Education, or Pro versions).
Mac
- MacBook Pro
- M2
- 16 GB Ram
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Opportunities
Our facilities
Join a community of emerging creatives and experienced mentors on our spectacular 11,000m2 campus. Sustainable architecture meets state-of-the-art facilities in 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. Our inspiring campus is the place to turn creative dreams into career realities.
Connected with the business world
We have a Business Service that will guide and manage your internships, both curriculum-related and extracurricular, so that you can enjoy a unique professional experience with the company that best suits your profile.
Admissions Criteria
To enroll in this program, you must have completed high school or a CFGS (Higher Technical Education) and passed a specific entrance exam.
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Individuals over 18 years old without formal qualifications may gain access after passing a maturity test related to high-school objectives.
A pass in the university entrance exam for individuals aged 25 and older.
A high school diploma or its equivalent.
Academic Dates
The bachelor's degree program has a single start date in the month of September. The enrollment period begins in October of the previous year and ends in July.
Tuition & Aid
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