Program Details

Gastronomic and Advertising Photography

Master's Degree
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About the Program

Creativity, photographic technique, and art direction in the culinary sector are the three pillars of the Master's in Gastronomic and Advertising Photography. In this program, you will learn to craft images that evoke feelings and memories. The curriculum also covers capturing and processing motion images.

Who is it for?

This master's program is aimed at photographers, designers, visual artists, publicists, fashion designers, and, in general, at all those wishing in-depth training in gastronomic photography.

The program is designed to train professionals capable of responding to the demands of a constantly evolving market while providing vision and a personal retouching flair

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain the necessary knowledge to use photography as a tool for visual communication.
  • Acquire the essential technical skills to navigate the professional environment.
  • Learn to build and manage culinary photography projects from start to finish.
  • Gain practical experience through industry internships.

Profile

The gastronomic 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.
  • Personal style

    Conceptualize and carry out photographic projects with a distinct vision.
  • Marketing

    Understand and identify the best social media channels for each project.

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

  • Gastronomic photography,
  • Editorial and advertising photography,
  • Product photography,
  • Event photography,
  • Photography in advertising agencies,
  • Photographic direction in magazines specialized in gastronomy and tourism,
  • Social media management, 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

We offer you the software you need to carry out all your projects.

 

You will work with the following software and equipment:

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

How do you access this program? You need:
  • 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

  • Tools and Technologies for Image Capture
  • Tools and Technologies for Image Processing

MODULE II

  • Food Photography
  • Photographic Language
  • Digital Lab I

MODULE III

  • Visual Culture
  • Art Direction and Styling
  • Advanced Food Photography I
  • Video and Multimedia I
  • Digital Lab II

MODULE IV

  • Advanced Food Photography II
  • Video and Multimedia II
  • Digital Lab III
  • Marketing and Personal Branding

FINAL MASTER'S THESIS

WORK PLACEMENTS (optional)

*The syllabus is subject to change.

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