Program Overview

Program Overview

The Program of Post-Graduation in Audiovisual Media and Processes (PPGMPA) is a graduate program at the School of Communications and Arts (ECA) of the University of São Paulo (USP). The program focuses on the study of audiovisual media, including cinema, television, radio, and digital media.

Research Areas

The program has three research areas:

• History, Theory, and Criticism: This area focuses on the study of the history, theory, and criticism of audiovisual media.
• Poetics and Techniques: This area explores the technical and creative aspects of audiovisual production.
• Audiovisual Culture and Communication: This area examines the cultural and communicative aspects of audiovisual media.

Objectives

The program's objectives include:

• Consolidating and expanding the tradition of cinema and audiovisual studies at ECA/USP
• Investigating cultural and historical issues related to audiovisual media
• Potentiating the pedagogical legacy of ECA
• Promoting internationalization through partnerships with foreign universities
• Consolidating and creating new research groups
• Fostering research projects and participation in academic events

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is based on a selection process that includes:

• Written Exam: A written exam is held to assess the candidate's knowledge and skills.
• Project Analysis: The candidate's research project is analyzed and evaluated.
• Oral Exam: An oral exam is conducted to assess the candidate's presentation and defense of their project.

Disciplines

The program offers various disciplines, including:

• Audiovisual Production
• Film Studies
• Television Studies
• Radio Studies
• Digital Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Communication Studies

Faculty

The program has a diverse faculty with expertise in various areas of audiovisual media and processes.

Publications

The program has several publications, including:

• Significação - Revista de Cultura Audiovisual: A scientific journal that publishes articles on audiovisual culture and communication.
• Revista Movimento: A journal that publishes articles on various topics related to audiovisual media and processes.
• Revista Laika: A journal that publishes articles on audiovisual culture and communication.
• Revista Novos Olhares: A journal that publishes articles on audiovisual culture and communication.
• Rumores – Revista Online de Comunicação, Linguagem e Mídias: An online journal that publishes articles on communication, language, and media.

History

The program was created in 2009, emerging from the Program of Post-Graduation in Communication Sciences (PPGCOM) at ECA/USP. The program's history is marked by the contributions of its faculty members, who have played a significant role in shaping the field of audiovisual media and processes in Brazil.

Institutional

The program is part of the School of Communications and Arts (ECA) at the University of São Paulo (USP).

Departments

The program is associated with several departments at ECA/USP, including:

• Artes Cênicas (Performing Arts)
• Artes Plásticas (Visual Arts)
• Cinema, Rádio e Televisão (Cinema, Radio, and Television)
• Comunicações e Artes (Communications and Arts)
• Informação e Cultura (Information and Culture)
• Jornalismo e Editoração (Journalism and Publishing)
• Música (Music)
• Relações Públicas, Propaganda e Turismo (Public Relations, Advertising, and Tourism)
• Escola de Arte Dramática (School of Dramatic Arts)

Teaching

The program offers various courses, including:

• Graduação (Undergraduate)
• Pós-Graduação (Graduate)
• Técnico (Technical)
• Extensão (Extension)

Research

The program has a strong research focus, with various research groups and projects.

Culture and Extension

The program is involved in various cultural and extension activities, including:

• Comissão de Cultura e Extensão (Culture and Extension Commission)
• Cursos de extensão (Extension Courses)
• ECA e a Comunidade (ECA and the Community)
• Área de aluno (Student Area)
• Área do docente (Faculty Area)
• Contato (Contact)

Library

The program has access to the ECA/USP library, which offers various resources and services, including:

• A Biblioteca (The Library)
• Fontes de informação (Information Sources)
• Auxílio ao Pesquisador (Researcher Assistance)
• Serviços aos usuários (User Services)
• Compras e doações (Purchases and Donations)
• Contato (Contact)
• Divulgação (Dissemination)
• Manuais de Catalogação (Cataloging Manuals)
• Perguntas frequentes (Frequently Asked Questions)