Bachelor´s Degree in Media Studies and Multimedia

: Key facts
School:: School of Communication and Humanities
Campus:: Villaviciosa de Odón
Duration:: 4 years
ECTS:: 240

The Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and Multimedia offers you the opportunity to become a creator of multimedia content, a manager of experiences, and a multi-channel producer in the audiovisual world of entertainment and leisure; with an important additional component of creativity which is such a critical competence in the training of the communicator for the 21st Century.

This Bachelor's degree, designed for the future professional, includes the most advanced audiovisual technological resources and a faculty of professional, cutting-edge professors.

Upon finishing your training, you will choose a specialization from five areas: digital environments, film, television, radio, and photography. You will be privileged to have access to technological equipment that will allow you to capture and put into use all of your inner creativity. We also have other resources that contribute to outstanding professional development, which include a project clinic, UEMCOM (newspaper and digital radio) and two research chairs on creativity: Carmen Posadas´ Chair of Creative Writing and Luis Bassat's Creative Workshop. These are a benchmark for the development of content, format, pieces, and designs, uniting major companies, entities, and organizations for the benefit of this educational institution.

Student Profile

If you are interested in the world of communication, photography, film, or visual arts, and you are passionate about new digital and multimedia tools, this Bachelor´s Degree is specifically for you. It is a degree program designed with a predominantlly practical approach that bases its curriculum on strong ties with the professional world, allowing you to unleash your creativity from day one.
21st Century Academic Quality
The Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and Multimedia is based on the practice of fundamental principles outlined by the European Area for Higher Education, which has collected and established teaching methodologies at Universidad Europea de Madrid since its very beginnings, including:
- The development of innovative teaching methodologies: practical experiences, case studies, teamwork, an online campus, etc.
- Well-rounded proven education with content, competencies, and fundamental aptitudes for future use in your career.
- Professors who are experts in coaching and mentoring, as well, as a Personalized Advising Plan.
Furthermore, we have two interdisciplinary courses in our department that add unique value to the Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and Multimedia:
- Carmen Posadas' Chair of Creative Writing Workshop, a cross-disciplinary workshop in the School of Communication and Humanities where our graduates develop a range of skills and abilities in word-based creativity.
- Luis Bassat's Creative Workshop, where our graduates develop their creative potential from the image perspective.
All of this includes cutting-edge technological support, which is vitally necessary in this profession.
International Perspective

At Universidad Europea de Madrid, we are committed to an international program that allows you to pursue your Bachelor's Degree in a 50% bilingual environment. This program allows you to learn two additional languages, to work together with students of various nationalities, and most importantly to complete your degree while studying in other countries through various exchange programs. One of these programs is a partnership agreement with the prestigious New York Film Academy, which allows you to study at Universal Studios in Los Angeles, U.S.A. for eight weeks, without requiring additional tuition fees.
Professional Connections

Our academic model ensures a close connection with the reality of this profession starting day one. For that reason, we have a staff of professors that includes communication experts who work or have worked in the major companies within this industry. The program also includes an intensive program of internships that are completed on our campus, based on projects requested by real companies.

Likewise, so as to learn more about the actual workplace, you will complete a series of required company internships during the final semesters of your Bachelor's Degree; you can also volunteer for internships with companies such as TVE, RNE, etc.

Furthermore, companies, institutions and industry leaders actively work together to support our students' education, including the following professionals: Ximo Lizana, recipient of the National Award for Contemporary Art Critics; Miguel Álvarez, TVE Producer; Enrique Corrales, recipient of the Artistic Creation Award from Comunidad de Madrid 2006; Adolfo Remacha, Director of Technical Services for Sogecable; Juan Luis Ramirez, Film Director; Javier Hernandez or Manuel Cristóbal, recipients of the 2009 Goya Award for Best Animated Film by Lince Perdido.

Curriculum

FIRST COURSE

Code	Course	ECTS
9979001101	Communication Techniques and Strategies	6
9979001102	Film and Audio-visual Technology	6
9979001103	Communication Skills	6
	Creative Thouht	6
9979001194	Photography	6
9979001105	History of Film	6
9979001107	Digital Design	6
9979001110	Communication and News Business Groups	6
	Sound	6
	Creative Workshop	6
	Total Annual ECTS	60

SECOND COURSE

THIRD COURSE

Code	Course	ECTS
9979001201	Multimedia Graphic Design	6
9979001202	Radio Production	6
9979001106	Professional Legislation and Ethics	6
9979001206	Virtual Set Design	6
9979001207	Scenography and Lighting	6
	Creative Tools	6
9979001209	English	6
9979001210	Radio Broadcasting	6
9979001211	Television Production	6
	ntegrated Creativity Workshop	6
	Total Annual ECTS	60

Code	Course	ECTS
	Aesthetics and Art Management	6
	Animation and Videogames	6
	Television Broadcasting	6
	English for Communication	6
	Creation and Innovation	6
	Film Production, Distribution, and Exhibition	6
	Film Direction	6
	Sound Design and Musical Setting	6
	Screenplay	6
	Innovation Workshop	6
	Total annual ECTS	60

FOURTH COURSE

Code	Course	ECTS
	Cultural Media Industries	6
	Specialized Photography	6
	Compulsory Internships	6
	Required Elective	12
	Graduation Project	12
	Required Electives	12
	Total annual ECTS	60

SPECIALIZATION BRANCHES. ALL REQUIRED ELECTIVES

SPECIALIZATION IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENTS

Code	Course	ECTS
	Digital Procedures Applied to Photography	6
	Searching & Obtaining Information on Internet	6
	Multimedia Aesthetics	6
	Contemporary Artistic Movements	6
	Information Graphics	6
	New Media Lab	6
	University Activities	6
	Internship	6

SPECIALIZATION IN FILM

Code	Course	ECTS
	Characterization in Film	6
	Documentary Films	6
	Film Analysis	6
	Special Eff ects	6
	Staging & Directing Actors	6
	Animation Films. Pre- and Post Production	6
	University Activities	6
	Internship	6

SPECIALIZATION IN TELEVISION

Code	Course	ECTS
	Television Formats	6
	Television Reporting	6
	Television News	6
	Television Project Workshop	6
	Fictional Programs on Television	6
	Sports Television	6
	University Activities	6
	Internship	6

SPECIALIZATION IN RADIO

Code	Course	ECTS
	Radio Specialization	6
	Radio News	6
	Sports Radio	6
	Election Campaigns on Radio	6
	Fiction on Radio	6
	Radio Project Workshop	6
	University Activities	6
	Internship	6

SPECIALIZATION IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Code	Course	ECTS
	Studio Lighting	6
	Web Publishing for Photographic Projects	6
	History of Photography	6
	Photography retro	6
	Visual Education: Image Grammar and Aesthetics	6
	Editorial Design	6
	University Activities	6
	Internship	6

Graduate Profile

After receiving the Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and Multimedia, thanks to the extensive practical development you will have received, you will be very highly qualified to successfully embark on your professional career. You will have a complete multidisciplinary portfolio of your projects that will facilitate your entry into the job market. You will be a versatile creator and producer. You will be able to plan and manage all types of content and develop audiovisual products from start to finish.And above all, you will be a creative, multidisciplinary, versatile professional, with extensive cutting-edge technical training.
Career opportunities

This degree will provide you with the means to work professionally as a media producer or director, audio-visuals producer and manager, programmer, screenplay writer, production designer, events manager, multimedia content programmer, photographer, lighting and camera director, video game designer, or television host. In addition, you will have a great advantage: the ability to perceive differently, more creatively, thanks to training fully adapted to the 21st Century.