Set in the heart of Madrid and its cultural scene, students will not only attend theoretical classes on campus. They will also have the opportunity to explore one of Europe's most important art capitals. Through project-based learning, students will be in contact with professionals in the sector through lectures, visits and meetings. The outcome of the courses will allow students to deepen their knowledge of their chosen subjects and to consolidate their portfolio or professional project.
This course aims to introduce students to the fundamental aspects of cultural and artistic management, being culture and cultural production a key factor for economic development and social cohesion.
This course will provide students with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand the different professional functions and their performance in the cultural industry.
In this course, students will learn and apply Design Thinking methods to develop socially engaged art concepts, ideas and projects.
Through this hands-on contemporary art class, students will learn a structured approach to idea generation, exploration and development to create socially engaged art. A type of art that is collaborative, addresses political issues, engages directly with the public, and is often created outside of the institutional structures of the art market.
Students from different fields will experience group creativity and team-based design, using techniques from the disciplines of business, theater, design and art practice.
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the contemporary art market, which will complement and professionalize their artistic training.
Through a practical and in situ study of the contemporary art scene in Madrid, students will learn how the contemporary art market is structured and how it functions on a global scale.
Students will analyze how Contemporary Art is produced, validated, distributed, valued and consumed. Through visits to Art Galleries and Art Studios, students will be exposed to the latest contemporary creation and the recent evolution of digital trends.
The rigorous path towards artistic excellence must assimilate and build on the knowledge of the achievements already attained throughout the History of Art.
In this course students will combine direct observation of the great Masters of the Prado Museum with the acquisition of methods and techniques of historical drawing.
Students will surpass their current level of drawing, in addition to learning about the work of artists such as El Greco, Ribera, Titian, Velázquez, Rubens and Goya.
