Art degrees in Spain
Audiovisual Communication, film, animation, fine arts, dance, acting, music production and sound editing: these are art studies you can take in Spain.
If you draw, record videos, play in a band or join your school drama club, there are studies that build on just that.
How art is studied in Spain: degrees and artistic studies
Some higher artistic studies, such as those in music, dance or drama, are taught in dedicated centers and not only in universities, and their qualifications are equivalent to a university degree. You can see how they are organized on the website of the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports.
There are centers in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Vigo, Pamplona or Gran Canaria. Many require a specific test, an audition or a portfolio to get in, and what you submit is usually your own work: a piece, a short film, a performance.
Some degrees work behind the camera, such as Audiovisual Production or Sound Editing.
The art degrees in Spain
Among those studied in Spain are Audiovisual Communication, Film and TV Directing, Animation and Fine Arts.
Audiovisual Communication and Film and TV Directing work with moving images; Music Production and Sound Editing, with audio; Acting and Dance, with the stage; Fine Arts, with visual techniques. If you are more into graphics, check out the design degrees in Spain; if you are interested in media, those in communication.
Where to study art in Spain
Ilerna (ILERNA)Madrid · PrivateSound EditingAnimationAudiovisual Production
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija (UANE)Madrid · PrivateActingFine ArtsAudiovisual Communication
Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC)Madrid · PrivateCinematographyAudiovisual Communication
Universidad de Diseño, Innovación y TecnologÃa (UDIT) (UDIT)Madrid · PrivateAnimationAudiovisual Communication
Universidad Pompeu Fabra (UPF)Barcelona · PublicAudiovisual CommunicationFilm and TV Directing
24Bits Escuela de Producción Musical (24Bits EPM)La NucÃa · PrivateMusic Production
Escuela Universitaria ERAM (ERAM)Salt · PrivateDance
Madrid School of Marketing MSMK (MSMK)Madrid · PrivateAudiovisual ProductionHow to choose between them
Look at what you do without anyone telling you to: recording and editing videos, drawing in your notebooks, singing with friends, preparing the end-of-year performance.
Then think about whether you see yourself creating the work, helping others make it or teaching it. If you enjoy coordinating teams, you might like Audiovisual Production more than being in front of the camera.
If you are torn between Animation and Audiovisual Communication, compare the subjects in each profile and look at the type of qualification: one is a non-university higher study program and the other a degree. The career test can also give you guidance.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
Are art degrees in Spain always university degrees?
No. There are university degrees and also non-university higher education, such as Animation. The type of qualification is shown in each degree's profile.
What is the specific entrance test?
It is a practical exam required by many art schools, in addition to the general requirements: an audition, a drawing test or a portfolio, depending on the discipline. Each school publishes its dates and contents.
How do I check that an art qualification is official?
Official university qualifications are listed in the RUCT, the Registro de Universidades, Centros y TÃtulos. For higher artistic studies, ask the school which qualification it awards.
How long do art studies in Spain last?
Almost all of them last a similar length of time, both bachelor's degrees and higher artistic studies.
Can I study an art degree by distance learning?
Some schools offer an online or blended format, and others require attendance because of the practical work. Confirm it with each one.