Bachelors' Degree in Audiovisual Communication

General Data

ECTS Credits: 240
Fields of study: 0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production
Professional Practices: Yes
Available for Mobility Students: Yes

Coordination

Maria Isabel Martinez Martinez
sdfasoc@uvigo.es

Presentation

The Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication prepares students for professional roles in the expanding audiovisual and multimedia sector.

Graduates are prepared to work in areas such as:

  • Film and video production
  • Television and broadcast media
  • Radio and podcast production
  • Digital and interactive media
  • Post‑production and multimedia design
  • Media management and creative content development
    The programme emphasizes both technical skills and cultural, humanistic understanding of audiovisual communication.

Main Objective

This degree aims to train creative and technically proficient professionals capable of working across the full audiovisual production chain — including scriptwriting, directing, audiovisual production, media management, editing, and post‑production design — for both traditional media and new digital/multimedia environments. Students also develop critical, analytical, and reflective skills regarding audiovisual media and communication practices.

Competencies

Technical and Production Competencies

  • Ability to plan, produce, direct, and edit audiovisual content for film, television, radio, and digital media.
  • Mastery of camera operation, sound recording, lighting, and post-production software.
  • Skills in multimedia design, animation, and interactive media creation.
  • Capacity to work with both traditional and emerging media platforms.

Creative and Conceptual Competencies

  • Develop original storytelling and narrative techniques across audiovisual formats.
  • Apply creative thinking to generate innovative audiovisual projects.
  • Integrate visual, sound, and narrative elements to communicate effectively with audiences.

Analytical and Critical Competencies

  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and critique audiovisual works and media content.
  • Understanding of the cultural, social, and ethical implications of media production and communication.
  • Capacity to evaluate audience reception and media impact.

Professional and Interpersonal Competencies

  • Work effectively in teams and collaborative production environments.
  • Plan and manage audiovisual projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Communicate clearly with clients, collaborators, and audiences.
  • Uphold ethical standards and copyright laws in media production.

Research and Innovation Competencies

  • Conduct research on media, communication trends, and audience behavior.
  • Apply emerging technologies to innovate in audiovisual content creation.
  • Reflect critically on personal and professional practice to improve quality and creativity.

Structure and Distribution of Credits

  • Basic Training Subjects: 60 ECTS
    Foundational courses in communication theory, media studies, audiovisual language, and general culture.
  • Compulsory/Core Subjects: 138 ECTS
    Includes subjects in scriptwriting, production, directing, sound, image, editing, multimedia, and post-production, providing practical and theoretical training across the audiovisual spectrum.
  • Elective Subjects: 24 ECTS
    Allows students to specialize in areas of personal or professional interest, such as digital media, advertising, or creative audiovisual projects.
  • Final Degree Project (TFG): 18 ECTS
    An individual project integrating theory, research, and practical audiovisual production.
Type of CreditsECTS Credits
Basic Training Subjects60
Compulsory/Core Subjects138
Elective Subjects24
Final Degree Project (TFG)18
Total240 ECTS

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