Students will develop research, theoretical conceptualization, artistic creation and project practice skills and will become trained professionals with higher qualifications in areas such as: research in photography, documentary film and fiction, production, sound, photography and audiovisual direction. During their first year, students will work on theoretical questions related to research methodologies and to the practices of cinema (photography) in the Artistic Residence. In the second year, students are expected to develop an original photographic project. An alternative route is available through a professional internship, in collaboration with a company or institution in the area of cinema.
| Subject | Description | Year | Semester | ECTS | Taught in english? |
|---|---|---|---|
1º YEAR | |||
| Theory and Critic of Photography | The Theory and Criticism of Photography curricular unit aims to provide students with reflective and critical thinking about photography, supported by the development of skills to understand the historical evolution of photography and its agents, as well as the various dimensions of photographic art: technical, creative, experimental, sociological, ideological, philosophical, aesthetic and communicative, among others. | 1º year | 1º semester | 16 ECTS | NO The professor will occasionally do small remarks in english, in addition to an overview at the end of each class about the contents that were addressed |
| Research Methodologies | The Research Methodologies curricular unit aims to provide students with research skills in photography, cinema and audiovisual communication, providing them with theoretical and practical tools aimed at defining objectives, methods of analysis, perspectives of approach, techniques of exploration of topics, collection of materials and purposes of implementation and dissemination. The subject aims to instruct how each student should, according to the conceptual objectives of their productions, manage the creative and technical development, from the initial selection of the research theme to its practical execution. In general, research proposals in audiovisual and photography are developed in order to add new perspectives and knowledge on particular topics to the knowledge already available. | 1º year | 1º semester | 7 ECTS | NO The professor will occasionally do small remarks in english, in addition to an overview at the end of each class about the contents that were addressed |
| Advanced Specialization I | The curricular unit of Advanced Specialization I (Photography) provide students the opportunity to experiment with light and camera techniques with professional equipment, preparing them for a progressive autonomy as creators with the photographic medium. Through an applied and oriented practice, students will be able to deepen their technical knowledge and develop artistic experimentation that will allow them to expand the scope of their work. Starting from photography, it is intended to stimulate the transdisciplinarity of knowledge and the crossing of means and languages. | 1º year | 1º semester | 7 ECTS | NO The professor will occasionally do small remarks in english, in addition to an overview at the end of each class about the contents that were addressed |
2º SEMESTER | |||
| Project Managment and Legislation | The Project Management and Legislation curricular unit proposes to introduce various logistical issues that are linked to the development of cinema and photography projects. The notion of Project is addressed here, as well as its operational dimensions, management methodologies, development processes, dissemination systems and the global framework in the structuring context of contemporary society. In terms of legislation, copyright and other rights are addressed, as well as the main laws and programs supporting the development or production of projects at national and European level. | 1º year | 2º semester | 5 ECTS | NO The professor will occasionally do small remarks in english, in addition to an overview at the end of each class about the contents that were addressed |
| Advanced Specialization II | The curricular unit of Advanced Specialization II (Photography) follows on from the curricular units of Research Methodologies, Theory and Criticism of Photography and Advanced Specialization I (Photography), from the previous semester. After familiarizing with the different equipment and realizing its possibilities and limitations, deepening theoretical knowledge, as well as the critical eye and methodological procedures, it is intended that students develop and execute photographic projects from conceptualization to final presentation in exhibition context. | 1º year | 2º semester | 25 ECTS | NO The professor will occasionally do small remarks in english, in addition to an overview at the end of each class about the contents that were addressed |
2º YEAR | |||
| Project/Internship/Dissertation | To be able to take part in this subject, foreign students need to send proofs that they are able to address all the technical and narrative issues implied. In order to do so, each student should contact Prof. João Leal – joaoleal@esmad.ipp.pt | 2º year | Anual | 60 ECTS | YES |