Documentary Photography
About the Program
The contents of the Master's in Documentary Photography, covering technical, aesthetic, and humanistic aspects, are designed with the needs of emerging authors in documentary photography in mind. We aim to nurture creators with unique personalities and social awareness, empowering them to undertake projects that are both individually and collectively meaningful.
Who is it for?
This master's program is designed for photographers, artists, creators, visual journalists, researchers, and communicators. The program covers various technical, aesthetic, and philosophical areas of photography, with the aim of stimulating new ideas about the meaning of reality, truth, photography, and information today.
Learning Outcomes
Profile
The documentary photographer must possess a unique combination of skills, including:
Creativity
Produce content with high aesthetic and conceptual value.Technique
Master all photographic equipment and editing and post-production software.Critical thinking
Analyze situations, identify relevant themes, and grasp the essence of an issue.Ethics
Be constantly aware of the moral implications of the work produced.
Career Prospects
Documentary photographers play a crucial role in capturing the complexity of human life, aiming to inform, inspire, preserve history, and foster a deeper, interconnected understanding of our world.
Career Fields
- Photography for a press agency,
- Visual arts,
- Director of photography in press,
- Communication management,
- Research and teaching in photography,
- Artistic coordination in cultural institutions,
- Visual journalism, etc.
Diploma & Accreditation
Upon completing this program, you will receive a master's degree certificate awarded by LCI Barcelona, a member campus of LCI Education.
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
Completed university studies or evidence of professional experience.
B2 level in the language of instruction.
Acceptance the admission committee.
Academic Dates
List of Courses
MODULE I
- Contemporary Documentary Photography: Aesthetics, Society, and Technology
- Research Methodology
- Project Management applied to Photographic Projects
MODULE II
- New Documentary and Storytelling
- Photographic Editing
- Digital Lab
MODULE III
- Still Life. The Art of Photographing Objects
- The Contemporary Landscape. Territory, Space, and Place
- Photographic Portrait. Body, Gender, and Identity
- Video. The Moving Image and New Documentary I
MODULE IV
- Intimate Diary. Personal Narratives and Self-Portrait
- Photojournalism and Reportage. Visual Essays in the Contemporary World
- Video. The Moving Image and New Documentary II
MODULE V
- Photobook
- Photography in the Exhibition Space
- Social Networks as a Space for Dissemination. The Traffic of Images in the Digital Environment
FINAL MASTER'S THESIS
WORK PLACEMENTS (optional)
*The syllabus is subject to change.
Tuition & Aid
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