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Bachelor in Film, Television and Media Studies

Imagen Comunicación Audiovisual
Duration
4 years (240 ECTS credits)
Centre

School of Humanities, Communication and Library Science

Campus de Getafe

Language
Bilingual, Spanish
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Vice Dean for the Bachelor: Manuel Armenteros Gallardo

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Presentation

The Bachelor's Degree in Film, Television and Media Studies offers in-depth knowledge of audiovisuals in the digital era, stimulating students’ critical thinking by honing their aesthetic and creative skills.

Its goal is to train professionals in audiovisual production and distribution, television, radio, cultural management, audience analysis and online audiovisual content management. It also trains students to use technologies applied to scripts, production and audiovisual film and videomaking, image and sound editing, graphic design, camera operating techniques and multimedia communication, as well as basic tools to analyze and research media markets.

An important part of our teaching is carried out at the University’s radio stations and television sets in small groups. Theoretical and practical classes are instructed in a bilingual modality, English and Spanish, by highly qualified faculty. 
 

Employability and profesional internships

UC3M has agreements with more than 5,000 companies and institutions for internships and access to employment opportunities

94.8% of graduates have access to a job related to their studies in the first year of graduation, according to the Study of Professional Insertion of Graduates of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.

International Excellence

QS Europe Ranking
QS Graduate Employability Ranking
The Global University Employability Ranking and Survey
Erasmus Plus

Program

Mobility

  • Exchange programs

    Exchange programs

    The Erasmus programme permits UC3M first degree and post graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, that is a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which are provided by the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education.

    The non-european mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.

    These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold  (English, French, German etc..) requested by the university of destination.

  • European mobility

    European Mobility

  • Non european mobility

    Non european mobility

Profile and career opportunities

  • Entry profile

    Entry profile

    The recommended entry profile is as follows:

    Skills:

    • Creative, critical students who are rigorous in their studies, able to organise, work in teams and dedicated to continuous theoretical and practical training.

    Knowledge:

    • General education as required by Bachiller education or equivalent, knowledge related to Social Sciences, Literature and Art (especially in the area of Image).

    Interests:

    • Students interested in the following areas of audiovisual communication:
      • Creation and innovation, development of the different audiovisual languages in a context of permanent hybridization (cinema, television, video, radio, advertising, comics, multimedia).
      • Design, planning and organization of human, technical and financial resources, for the production of audiovisual works.
      • Knowledge of audiovisual studies, culture and industry from an academic, critical viewpoint.

    Application for a place in the Degree.

  • Graduate profile

    Graduate profile

    The degree program in Audiovisual Communication is designed to produce four different graduate profiles:

    • Audiovisual director, scriptwriter and producer

    A professional specialized in script and directing tasks and the direction and production of different audiovisual media- cinema, television, video, advertising, radio, computer graphics and hypermedia- with a knowledge of technical processes and expressive resources. A multi-skilled professional capable of executing a project, a work plan and an agreed budget.

    • Audiovisual producer and manager

    A professional who designs, plans and organizes human, technical and financial resources for the production of audiovisual works in all their various formats. Someone who knows the techniques and processes of audiovisual creation and the legal and political mechanisms of communication. An executive producer who will create, buy rights, develop and market projects, able to direct and manage an audiovisual and multimedia production company.

    • Design of visual and sound production and postproduction

    An expert in the design of all aspects related to sound, image and graphics in the different stages of audiovisual production. The professional profile also covers interactive environments for the creation of productions targeted at Internet, video games and digital environments.

    • Researcher, teacher and expert in visual studies

    A teacher in higher or medium education who will teach subjects related to communication and new audiovisual technologies. An analyst of the political-economic and cultural factors of the audiovisual sector. A specialist in audiovisual economic and cultural policies.

    Learning outcomes of the Bachelor’s Degree in Film Television and Media Studies

    1. Knowledge of Titles

    K1 - Understand democratic principles and sustainable development values, particularly respect for human rights, fundamental rights, gender equality, non-discrimination, principles of universal accessibility, and climate change.

    K2 - Understand basic humanistic content, oral and written expression, following ethical principles, and completing a multidisciplinary educational profile.

    K3 - Know and understand theories, resources and methods for the creation and analysis of audiovisual stories with a critical view of the evolution of the audiovisual environment in the era of globalisation and new information technologies.

    K4 - Know the technological tools used in the audiovisual industry for capturing, editing, and distributing audiovisual content.

    K5 - Understand and apply innovative narrative techniques and visual resources in the creation of audiovisual products that integrate contemporary languages and meet market demands.

    K6 - Identify the principles of art direction to build coherent and attractive audiovisual universes.

    K7 - Understand the principles of production and management of live events, such as film festivals, exhibitions, and other activities related to the audiovisual industry.

    K8 - Understand the legal and ethical regulations that govern the production and distribution of audiovisual content, especially regarding copyright, intellectual property, and data protection.

    2. Skills of Titles

    S1 - Develop and defend arguments, solve problems and come up with innovative ideas in audiovisual projects.

    S2 - Develop skills for managing and leading creative teams, promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

    S3 - Be able to apply advanced scripting and transmedia narrative structuring techniques, creating experiences that integrate various media and platforms.

    S4 - Proficiently use image and sound capture tools and audiovisual editing and post-production programs.

    S5 - Communicate knowledge, methodologies, ideas, problems, and solutions in the field clearly, organized, and accurately to audiences, both specialized and non-specialized.

    S6 - Integrate and cooperate in multidisciplinary and international teams within various specialization areas in the field of study, organizing and planning work, making accurate and innovative decisions in complex situations.

    S7 - Be able to manage the public image and corporate communication of institutions and companies using audiovisual storytelling techniques.

    S8 - Use information by interpreting relevant data, avoiding plagiarism, and adhering to academic and professional conventions in the field, with the ability to assess information reliability and quality.

    S9 - Plan and organize teamwork, making informed decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments.

    3. Competences of Titles

    C1 - Organize and manage audiovisual projects efficiently, optimizing resources, meeting deadlines, and adhering to established budgets.

    C2 - Apply marketing and distribution strategies in the field of audiovisual communication to position products across various distribution channels.

    C3 - Develop a unique creative identity within a professional reference framework.

    C4 - Understand and manage interpersonal skills such as initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., required in the professional field.

    C5 - Use critical and analytical thinking to interpret the evolution of global trends in audiovisual communication and their impact on society.

    C6 - Be able to innovate in creating audiovisual formats and genres that respond to technological and cultural changes in society.

    C7 - Ability to gather and interpret relevant data about institutions, industries, and culture in the audiovisual communication field, to make informed judgments on social, scientific, or ethical issues.

  • External internships

    External internships

    This is a selection where students of this degree can do their internships:

    • Atresmedia Corporación de medios de Comunicación
    • Bambú Producciones
    • Telefónica Audiovisual Digital
    • El Terrat: Late Motiv
    • TV Real Madrid
    • Fremantle
    • Diagonal TV
    • Boomerang
    • ISLA Audiovisual
    • Zeta Studios
    • Alea Media
    • Youcreate
    • Ministerio del Estéreo
    • Infomeik Soluciones Online
    • Nephilim Producciones
    • Docland
    • 7 Rojo Producciones
    • Ediciones Condé Nast
    • Sala Teatro La Usina
  • Career opportunities

    Career opportunities

    The professionals with this degree perform their work in different positions in different areas of the media:

    • Director, scriptwriter and audiovisual producer in the fields of film, television, graphic video, advertising radio, computer graphics and hypermedia.
    • Audiovisula producer and manager: desing, plnning and organization of human resources,
    • Technical and budgetary means for the prodution of audiovisual works in different formats. 
    • Visual and sound production and post-production designer: professionalization in aspects related to sound, image and graphics, with posibilities of productions oriented to different formats: Internet, videogames and digital enviroments
    • Technician in visual studies
    • Community manager 
    • Creator of content in socail networks.
    • Web content manager.
    • Scripwriter
    • Multimedia artist
    • Dubbing dialogues and literary texts adapters
    • Corporate communication manager
    • Film and audiovisual critic and researcher
    • Assistant director and productor assistant
    • Director of photography, photographer, cameraman
    • Editor and colourist

Study in English

Bilingual studies

This degree courses in English and Spanish. In the courses taught in English there aren't groups in Spanish, so there isn't possibility to choose the language in which you will carry out your studies. You must take into mind that:

  • In groups in English, all works (classes, drills, exercises, tests, etc.) will be conducted in English.
  • Along the first year, it must be established an English B2 level, performing a test, providing one of the supported official certificates or any way determined by the university. In the first weeks of the course will inform students how they can prove their level.
  • After completing the studies, in your DS will appear a mention of bilingual studies.

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Faculty

Scientific activity is a fundamental element of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, which is the top university in Spain in terms of six-year research periods obtained by its faculty. This is composed of internationally renowned scientists integrating leading research groups in project management and resource attraction at national and European level. The commitment to research translates into a significant scientific production and a strong international orientation, with professors who carry out top-level research and contribute to high-impact publications.

This first-rate scientific activity is complemented by experienced professionals who work part-time at the university, facilitating a direct connection between the university and the economic environment.

https://www.uc3m.es/research

⚙  104,34 M€ Secured funding

👥 140 Research groups

📖 79 Registered patents and software

☂  12 Spin-offs

📖 2.452 Articles published

Source: 2023-2024 Annual Research and Transfer Report

List of teaching staff for the Bachelor's Degree (in alphabetical order)

Schedules

Quality

Facts about this bachelor's degree

Year of implementation: 2008

Places offered:

  • Getafe Campus: 130

Official Code: 2500025

Bachelor's Degree Quality indicators

Labor insertion of the Degree

Link to publication in Official universities, centres and degrees registry 
 

Evaluation and monitoring

Verification Report of Bachelor's Degree in Film, Television and Media Studies

Report of modifications and accreditations of the Bachelor in Audiovisual Communication

System of Internal Quality Assurance

Departments involved in teaching

In the Bachelor's Degree in Film, TV and Media Studies teach courses the following University departments:

Teaching staff and teaching plan

Courses of studies plan and teaching staff

Facilities

Information about facilities for studies