Multimedia and Audiovisual Communication

Program Presentation

More professionals are needed every day with the capacity to efficiently apply technological advances to the audiovisual and multimedia environments. Therefore, it is a fundamental requirement to acquire the knowledge and develop the necessary skills to become competitive in this industry, that demands up-to-date techniques and concepts.

As such, the Specialization in Multimedia and Audiovisual Communication seeks to instill in professionals the academic knowledge needed to utilize the new technologies, so that they are successful at handling all audiovisual and multimedia processes.

Who is the programme for?

The Specialization in Multimedia and Audiovisual Communication due to its academic structure is aimed primarily at:

Graduates certified in Communication Sciences.
Graduates certified in Audiovisual Communication.
Certified/Associate degree graduates who wish to specialize in audiovisual topics in order to improve their job prospects.
Non-university individuals who wish to specialize in the audiovisual field.

Diploma

Successful completion of the Program will enable you to be awarded the degree in Specialization in MULTIMEDIA AND AUDIOVISUAL COMMUNICATION.

After successfully completing the Program, the student will receive the degree as awarded by the University where they have enrolled.

Program Structure

The credit structure of the Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication program is shown in the following table. Since it is a distance program and not subject to classes, a specific start date is not set, so the student can enroll at any time, provided there are spaces available:

	CREDITS^a
1st Part: Subject	31
2nd Part: Final Project	10
TOTAL	41

a. The equivalent value of credits can differ according to the university granting the degree.

Duration

The program in Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication has 41 credits.
The duration of the program in Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication varies between 9 and 12 months, depending on the student's dedication. In this period of time, the student must have successfully passed all the evaluated activities and approved the Final Project, if any.

Objectives

General Objectives:

To train professionals who possess the necessary skills for design, management and production control; as well as the capacity for planning, implementation and operation of technical and expressive image and sound in different production processes, entering into different stages of development and editing a video project.

Specific Objectives:

To learn basic communication skills for the design, management and development of communication projects.
To teach professionals a series of updated concepts for different audiovisual specialties and prepare them for employment in agencies, newspapers, radio, television and Internet.

Career Opportunities

Upon successfully completing this specialization, the new professional will have be prepared for the following career opportunities:

Director/General Director.
Producer.
Video development technician.
Filmmaker management technician.
Audiovisual production technician.

Study Plan

The Audiovisual and Multimedia Communication program has a curricular structure based on eight subjects and a second part dedicated to a Final Project.

1^st PART: SUBJECTS

The first part provides the theoretical, conceptual and historical foundations involved in audiovisual production and, second, deals with the organizational, social and technological implementation.

The goal is for students to gain an overview of the audiovisual field, through different related multidisciplinary topics.

The subjects and corresponding credits are shown in the following table:

1^st PART: SUBJECTS
#	SUBJECTS	CREDITS
1	Design and Organization of Audiovisual Production	4
2	Audiovisual and Multimedia Script	4
3	Audiovisual Language and Narrative	4
4	Sound Collection, Recording and Post Production	4
5	Lighting Techniques (Photo, Video and Film)	4
6	Director of Photography	4
7	Techniques and tools for creating multimedia products	4
8	Audiovisual Production Techniques	3
	TOTAL	31

These subjects, despite being independent, are structured according to a consistent teaching sequence from simple concepts to increasing complex ones. Each course is divided into basic subject units or chapters, the contents of which include printed material to be studied to satisfactorily answer the exams.

2^nd PART: FINAL MASTER PROJECT

The last program phase is devoted to development of the Final Project.

The objective is to present a document containing the full development of the proposed projecta proposal from the initial idea to its transfer to audiovisual supportmedia. Since it is summary of the program, the project should address the different fields studied.

2^nd PART: FINAL MASTER PROJECT
#	SUBJECTS	CREDITS
1	Final Master Project	10
	TOTAL	10

Management

Dr. Federico Fernández. PhD in Educational Sciences from the Universidad de Barcelona. Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universidad Europea del Atlántico. Specialist in Project Design and Planning. Video and filmmaker. Researcher and author of numerous publications on audiovisual and multimedia production and industry.
Dr. Santiago Tejedor. PhD in Journalism. Prof. of the Department of Journalism. Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona.
General Academic Coordination
Dr. (c) Ligia María Lee Guandique. Degree in International Relations from Universidad Rafael Landívar, Guatemala. Master's Degree in Political Science from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

Teaching staff and Authors

Dr. Federico Fernández. Dr. in Educational Sciences from the University of Barcelona. Researcher in the Project Engineering Department from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia-UPC. Expert in Project Design and Planning. Video and cinema maker. Researcher and writer of several papers on the audiovisual and multimedia making and industry.
Dr. Santiago Giraldo Luque. Dr. in Communication and Journalism from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism, and Communication and Education professor. Political scientist (degree in Political Sciences). Writer of several papers on communication, journalism and citizenry. Researcher and professor –UAB.
Dr. Belén Andueza. Dr. in Audiovisual Communication (Complutense University of Madrid), Master’s degree in Political and Business Communication (University Camilo José Cela) and degree in Audiovisual Communication (Complutense University of Madrid). Six-year research period in journalism, broadcast journalism, news programs and digital formats. Experience in making information TV programs, events and reports.
Dr. Ana Cea. Dr. in Audiovisual Communication. Degree in Audiovisual Communication (USAL) and Social Education (UVA). Master’s degree in History and Aesthetics of Cinematography with the Professorship in Cinema (UVA).
Dr. Julieta Mariño Otero. Dr. in Communication Studies, Organizational communication and creativity.
Dr. Benito Escobar. Dr. in Performing Arts- UAB. Degree in Humanities from the The University of Chile. Founder and first president of ADN (National Playwrights Association) in Chile. Expert in expressive techniques for public and face-to-face communication.
Dr. Carlos Monte (Montecarlo). Degree and Dr. in Fine Arts. Expert in cinema and transmedia narrative. Official Dr in Fiction in Cinema and TV. Production and making in Cinema and TV from the University of Ramón Llull. Wide experience and participation in several Spanish audiovisual productions. Video and cinema creator. Prof. In the University of Ramón Llull and the University of Barcelona.
Dr. Fernando Sabés. Dr. in Audiovisual Communication and Advertising Contents from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Researcher in R&D projects in Spain. He has written several papers and scientific and technical documents on communication issues. Prof. Faculty of Communication Sciences -UAB
Msc. Michelle Moreira. Degree in Arts and Communication, specialization in Journalism (Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Brazil) and Master’s degree in Anthropology (Autonomous University of Barcelona). She has experience in the research of audiovisual media, especially photography related to fields such as the Anthropology of the Body, Social Representation or Educommunication.

FUNIBER Training Scholarships

The Iberoamerican University Foundation (FUNIBER) allocates periodically an extraordinary economic item for FUNIBER Training Scholarships.

To apply, please fill out the information request form that appears in the web of FUNIBER or contact directly the Foundation’s headquarters in your country that will inform you if you need to provide some additional information.

Once the documentation is received, the Evaluation Committee will determine your application's eligibility for the FUNIBER Training Scholarship.