The Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series, offered by Pokeepsie Films, presents a comprehensive curriculum that intertwines the various facets of directing and producing fiction series. This includes everything from script analysis and development to the editing and post-production of recorded material. It also covers technical planning, actor direction, set adaptation, recording techniques, team collaboration, and the use of soundtracks.
In partnership with the innovative production company of Álex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang, creators of series such as "30 Coins" and "Pollos sin Cabeza", and films like "Venus" and "Piety", Pokeepsie Films provides students with academic internships in fiction productions or series, or in related production companies. These internships offer opportunities to apply the professional skills developed in the Master's program, thereby enhancing the practicality of the training and promoting employability.
Television series have become the most consumed form of television entertainment in recent years. Spain has emerged as a leading European country for these productions. Series such as "Money Heist", "Veneno", "Elite", "Euphoria", "Valeria", "Game of Thrones", "Desaparecidos", "The Ministry of Time", "Mad Men", and "Sky Rojo" have garnered millions of viewers, thanks to the proliferation of streaming platforms. The industry requires a range of professionals including directors, producers, screenwriters, editors, and creatives. These are precisely the skills that can be acquired through this official degree.
“We take immense pride in our Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series - Pokeepsie Films. Not only is it an official postgraduate degree, adding value for professionals in this field, but it also boasts a modern and continually updated curriculum that reflects the realities of the industry.
Our confidence in our teaching stems from years of preparing students for a dynamic and ever-evolving sector that constantly challenges itself. Our focus extends beyond just direction and production of series. We also delve into script analysis and development, staging, planning, actor collaboration, set adaptation, and soundtrack utilization. We view the creation of an audiovisual work of fiction as a comprehensive process and are committed to fostering specialized skills.
It is no revelation to say that we are living in a new golden age of fiction series. They are increasingly discussed, celebrated, and shared every day, largely due to the emergence of new platforms and creators. At Nebrija, we guarantee meticulous, diverse, and eminently practical work from day one, as you would expect".
Gustavo Adolfo Girado, a student of the Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series, tells us first-hand about his experience with our partner Pokeepsie Films, the production company of Álex de la Iglesia and Carolina Bang. Creators of series such as 30 Coins, Pokeepsie Films is committed to integrating our students into its creative team, which provides a very powerful experience in working in real teams, promoting the employability and practicality of the studies.
Through Pokeepsie Films, Alex de la Iglesia (writer, director, and producer), along with Carolina Bang (actress and producer), aspire to nurture new talents who have a passion for genres such as fantasy, suspense, and horror, and who bring a unique storytelling perspective. They have found an ideal partner in Nebrija University and this Master's program. This partnership validates the training process, brings expert professionals into the teaching staff, and facilitates professional internships for students. This collaboration ensures the quality and relevance of the education provided.
BOE No.184, of August 2, 2011
All our degrees and curricula have been prepared in accordance with the new guidelines set by current legislation, having already been verified by the National Agency for Quality Assessment.
The student must take 60 credits
Profesores Professors | Porcentaje de Doctores Percentage of PhD holders |
19 | 68,42% |
Los trabajos son dirigidos por profesionales que cuentan con una dilatada carrera en el ámbito de la realización y dirección de series de ficción.
The works are directed by professionals who have a long career in the direction and production of fiction series.
Official Degree:Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series
The Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series is aimed at those who wish to develop a professional career planning and producing audiovisual entertainment products such as sitcoms, tv-movies or any other serial fiction format. In order to be admitted to the Master's degree, it is necessary to have an undergraduate degree, bachelor's degree, or equivalent. Our students normally come from the Undergraduate/Bachelor's degrees in Audiovisual Communication (70%), Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations, Fine Arts and Dramaturgy, among others.
Professionals capable of planning, directing and producing fiction series episodes for broadcasting on television or other platforms. The Master's degree also prepares the student for the criticism and evaluation of projects of audiovisual entertainment narrative pieces; it creates profiles with a critical spirit, a solid academic background and the necessary skills of the double aspects of audiovisual production and critique.
60 ECTS credits.
Minimum 12 ECTS and maximum 60 ECTS per registration and academic period
Center responsible:School of Communication and Arts
Branch of knowledge:Social and Legal Sciences
Available places: 30
Type of Education: Classroom attendance
Academic year in which it was implemented: 2010 - 2011
Languages: Spanish / English
Duration: 1 year. From October to June
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Access and Admission
In order to access the Master's programs, it is an essential requirement to have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in accordance with current legislation. A Bachelor's Degree in the Communication Sciences (Journalism, Audiovisual Communication, Advertising and Public Relations) will be especially valued. In this sense, we are looking for students who have skills that will provide a good disposition for teamwork, who have great flexibility and open-mindedness to the acquisition of new knowledge and new ways of working, and who, even if they come from scientific or technical backgrounds, show an interest in the humanities in general, and the arts in particular.
The admission process to the Master's degree begins by sending the following documentation by post or courier to the Postgraduate Admissions Section:
Once the documentation has been received and it has been verified that the diploma presented grants access to the degree, as established in Arts. 15 and 16 of Royal Decree 1393/2007, candidates take the proficiency test (interview) of the chosen program, which is carried out by the program coordinator. This test is taken in person in Madrid and in different Spanish cities and, additionally, it can also be taken remotely (online) by those candidates residing outside of Spain.
The proficiency test, which aims to analyze the student's abilities to complete the Master's program, assesses the candidate's profile and capabilities, so it does not require prior preparation, and allows the student to receive more comprehensive and personalized advice regarding their academic and career options.
Once passed, the Program Coordinator makes a report on the candidate's skills profile, their degree of maturity, their personal interest in Audiovisual Communication and their suitability for the degree, which is attached to the file that will be studied by the Admissions Committee.
After the admission tests, the Admissions Committee analyzes the results and the documentation submitted by the candidate, and approves or rejects the application. The candidate receives written information about their admission, which is provided by telephone, regarding the result of the admission process and about the formalization of their enrollment in the Program, the final documentation that must be submitted, duly legalized, etc.
The School of Communication and Arts boasts a teaching team comprised of professionals from each field of specialization. They employ a teaching method rooted in the belief that the most effective learning comes from doing.
The integration with the profession is facilitated by the inclusion of professionals as associate professors supporting each program. This teaching methodology, inspired by the 'learning by doing' approach, emphasizes experiential learning in both the classroom and academic extension activities.
The Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series - Pokeepsie Films is privileged to have Alex de la Iglesia's production company as its primary partner. This alliance extends across all areas, from teaching to the internship program.
The Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series - Pokeepsie Films is dedicated to training professionals for future roles in the industry.
This Master maintains collaboration agreements for professional practices with some of the best companies and institutions in the sector, among which the following stand out:
Nebrija University has established a Collaboration Agreement with nearly 3,500 companies and institutions. This agreement is designed to enhance the practical training of all our students and facilitate their transition into the professional world and their first job after graduation.
While Pokeepsie Films, the production company, is our preferred partner and provides professional internships to our students, the School of Communication and Arts also collaborates with a multitude of companies and institutions. These partnerships enable our students to undertake internships and gain comprehensive exposure to the professional field, particularly in areas related to management and audiovisual production:
La Facultad de Comunicación y Artes de la Universidad Nebrija organizó la I Jornada de Series de Ficción, ESPÓILER Nebrija, en el Campus Madrid Princesa y con algunos de los mejores creadores de series de ficción española de la actualidad, como Manolo Caro (La Casa de las Flores) o Daniel Retuerta (El Internado), que pudieron charlar con estudiantes e invitados de la Universidad.
La Facultad de Comunicación y Artes de la Universidad Nebrija vuelve a celebrar el concurso NIPHO, en este caso, su edición 14, que premia los mejores trabajos periodísticos de los alumnos en diferentes categorías: prensa escrita, televisión, radio, fotografía… Además, reconoce la trayectoria de grandes profesionales.
The filmmaker Rodrigo Sorogoyen visits the School of Communication Sciences and Arts of Nebrija University, sharing his experiences with students and professors.
Nebrija University launches the 1st Nebrija Pitch Competition, offering university students a chance to win a place in the Master's Degree in Direction and Production of Fiction Series. This competition is open to students from any university, both national and international, within the Spanish-speaking community. [Read more]