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MA/MS in Direction – Cinema and Television

Escola Superior Artística do Porto

Porto, Porto, Portugal

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At Escola Superior Artística do Porto in Porto, Portugal, MA/MS in Direction – Cinema and Television is offered as a master's degree in Film & Animation programme. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Film & Animation
Duration: 2 years
Credits: 120.0 (ECTS)

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: esap.pt ·

Program details

Overview

This two-year master's in Directing for Cinema and Television provides in-depth theoretical, critical, methodological and technical knowledge of directing for both film and television. Graduates can work as film and programme directors, and in research, teaching, criticism and programming. Students can also develop author projects with invited artists and filmmakers. Coursework totals 108 mandatory credits (102 in cinema and audiovisual, 6 in art history) plus 12 free-choice credits. Year one covers directing methodologies, narrative models, the history and theory of film and television, and cinematographic directing; year two is a dissertation, project or internship worth 60 credits. The award is the master's degree in Directing.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

About Escola Superior Artística do Porto

Type: College
Control: Private
Founded: 1982
Programs: 18
Location: Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Direction – Cinema and Television award?

Escola Superior Artística do Porto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Film & Animation on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Direction – Cinema and Television take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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