Master of Arts in Audiovisual Postproduction

Master of Arts in Audiovisual Postproduction
Degree: Master of Arts in Audiovisual Postproduction

Resolution CES: 750211D01-H-0901

Faculty of Art, Design and Audiovisual Communication

Master of Arts in Audiovisual Postproduction

DEGREE: Master of Arts in Audiovisual Postproduction

Resolution CES: 750211D01-H-0901

OVERVIEW

The audiovisual industry requires a diverse range of professionals, from creative artists to specialized technicians. It encompasses various fields, including sound, image, editing, animation, and color. Additionally, it needs strategists to optimize logistics and workflows, ensuring efficient processes that achieve aesthetic and emotional impact.

Mission: To cooperate with society, forming creative and innovative professional leaders, with research capacity and critical thinking, who propose solutions in audiovisual communication through advanced tools and techniques of digital postproduction, becoming a national and international benchmark in teaching advanced audiovisual postproduction tools, as a key factor for developing innovative solutions.

Vision: To be a national and international reference in teaching advanced audiovisual postproduction techniques and tools, as a key factor for developing innovative solutions.

Competencies:

Technical-artistic principles in audiovisual editing: Adapt audiovisual material by applying technological, narrative, and aesthetic principles, including the use of time as an expressive resource in editing.
Tools and procedures in audiovisual post-production: Apply concepts, tools, techniques, and procedures of digital post-production for experimentation in projects within the field, including knowledge of software programs and audiovisual technologies.
Audiovisual content creation: Create audiovisual projects focused on the functional, historical, aesthetic, and theoretical knowledge of film and video.

Byron Cortez
Program Coordinator
Contact: bycortez@espol.edu.ec

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?

We lead the rankings as the top Public Higher Education Institution in the country.

Through innovative post-production techniques, they will generate solutions to social challenges.

Our professors actively contribute to their fields in journal publications and conferences.

By successfully completing several modules of our master, you will earn official certificates.

Live online classes, accessible from anywhere and led by expert instructors.

APPLICANT PROFILE

Master's candidates must have an Ecuadorian third-level university degree, equivalent to a bachelor's degree, or engineering, in areas related to audiovisual communication, fine arts, design, or multimedia engineering, social communication, advertising, and other related careers. If it's about a professional graduate abroad, they must qualify equivalent to a bachelor's degree. This postgraduate degree does not require extensive experience in all fields of audiovisual postproduction.

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💻 Technological Equipment Requirements for Students

To ensure optimal performance in rendering, real-time processing, and continuous workflow, the Master's student must have the following personal equipment:

Standard Recommendations for Windows: Intel Core i5 (13th Generation) or equivalent. 512 GB internal storage. 16 GB RAM. Integrated graphics. 3–4 year warranty. Stable internet connection. Monitor covering 100% of the sRGB color space.
Standard Recommendations for Mac: Apple Mac computer with M-series chip. 256 GB internal storage. 16 GB RAM. Integrated graphics. 3–4-year warranty. Stable internet connection. We recommend the new MacBook Neo for its performance.
included: monitor, camera for videoconferencing, keyboard and mouse on standard models.
Software: Adobe Creative Cloud. DaVinci Resolve. Autodesk Maya. Reason.

At FADCOM, we provide you with professional-grade technological equipment and the support of ESPOL's central infrastructure to enhance your academic and research development.

🛠️ Equipment and Specialized Laboratories

PC and Mac Labs: High-end computer labs equipped with 13th Gen Intel(R) Core™ i7 13700 processors and Apple Mac M1 computers, ready for design, animation, and multimedia development.
Motion Capture Lab (CTI - Dome): A 140 m² space equipped with motion capture technology, capable of simultaneous work for up to 10 people.
Hybrid Infrastructure: Classrooms with projectors and systems prepared for both in-person and hybrid learning modalities.

Software and Digital Platforms

Adobe Creative Cloud: Complete suite of Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Substance, After Effects, Media Encoder, and Acrobat.
Productivity Tools: Microsoft 365 licenses, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, included as a benefit with ESPOL's institutional email.
Multimedia Creation and AI: Professional software for digital art, real-time image/sound/video processing, visual programming, and Artificial Intelligence environments.
Software: Audiovisual editing, color correction, digital compositing, animation, visual effects (VFX), sound design, and audiovisual media processing.

GRADUATE PROFILE

Our graduates will be able to: create digital effects on video (VFX); design and animate 3D compositions; analyze 3D animation techniques; mix and master audio; create audiovisual graphics applied to film, television, digital media, and visual events; identify the technology that interferes with editing processes and film, television, and digital media postproduction; and generally, develop audiovisual projects. These are just a few of the theoretical and practical skills our graduates will possess after completing the curriculum in audiovisual digital postproduction.

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Curriculum

Requirements

For Ecuadorian applicants, an updated ID card. For foreign applicants, a valid ID or passport issued by their country of residence.
For Ecuadorian applicants, an updated voter registration certificate.
For applicants who obtained their third-level degree in Ecuador, it must be properly registered with SENESCYT. For applicants who obtained their third-level degree abroad, it must be properly registered with SENESCYT (https://siau.senescyt.gob.ec) or have a certified or legalized copy with consular approval.
Curriculum vitae.
Motivation letter (Explain your reasons for applying).
Take a standardized aptitude test with an english component.

FINANCING

Scholarships and financial support:

Access to scholarships and/or financial aid covering up to 50%.

Alumni scholarships and professional experience-based scholarships.

Payment plans:

Flexible payment plans.

Direct credit with ESPOL.

Bank or student loans.

Credit card payments (deferred up to 24 months with interest).

Payment methods:

Online payments with credit or debit cards.

Bank transfers.

Certified checks.

Deposits.

SCHEDULE

The 32-hour modules:

Tuesday to Friday, 18:00 to 21:00, Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 13:00

(2 weeks of live online classes)

The 40-hour modules:

Tuesday to Friday, 18:00 to 21:00, Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 AM to 13:00

(2 weeks of live online classes)

The 48-hour modules:

Tuesday to Friday, 18:00 to 21:00, Saturdays, 9:00 AM to 13:00

(3 weeks of live online classes)

PROGRAM BENEFITS

*Live Classes: Join live sessions with experts in post-production worldwide. You will learn from instructors who are recognized in editing, VFX, color correction, and sound design. Gain practical skills using tools like DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and 3D Studio Max.

*Job Opportunities: Our program prepares you for roles in film, television, advertising, digital platforms, and video games. You can aim for jobs such as VFX supervisor, senior editor, colorist, sound technician, or audiovisual project coordinator.

*Develop Important Skills: You will build advanced skills in visual storytelling, nonlinear editing, digital compositing, 3D animation, post-production asset management, and automation with artificial intelligence.

*Hands-On Experience: Work on real projects and use new technologies such as real-time rendering and cloud-based post-production with Frame.io. Learn to create content in 4K/8K resolution and immersive formats like VR and 360°.

*Leadership in multidisciplinary teams: Learn how to manage post-production teams, improve efficiency, and coordinate processes.

*Build Your Network: Our master's program helps you connect with industry professionals and create valuable contacts for future projects.

*Specialized Techniques: Dive into advanced methods that use artificial intelligence for automated projects and generate CGI elements with image synthesis algorithms.

*Real-World Portfolio: Gain experience by working on real-life projects, including video editing, visual effects for advertising, film restoration, and HDR mastering for popular streaming services.

*Academic prestige and certifications:

An ESPOL degree is significant in Latin America, as we are ranked among the Top 50 in the QS Latin America University Rankings for 2025. This accomplishment makes ESPOL the first public university in Ecuador to attain this prestigious position. Our program also lets you earn certifications in popular software from Adobe, Blackmagic Design, and Avid Media Composer.

*Supportive Learning Environment: You can study virtually, and our Apple computer labs are available to help you complete your projects in a creative setting.

Faculty of Art, Design and Audiovisual Communication