Superior School of Theatre and Cinema
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Superior School of Theatre and Cinema

Superior School of Theatre and Cinema

Cultivating comprehensive development in theatre and cinema arts through integrated practical and theoretical training, preparing professionals for artistic and

Av. Marquês de Pombal 22B, 2700-571 Amadora, Portugal

About Superior School of Theatre and Cinema

The Lisbon Theatre and Film School (ESTC), part of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL), was founded in 1983, continuing the legacy of the National Conservatory. Its core mission is the holistic development of theatre and cinema, achieved through a blend of practical experience and academic study. ESTC aims to produce professionals capable of significant artistic and societal impact. The curriculum emphasizes linking technical expertise with creative expression, offering students extensive hands-on production opportunities and rigorous academic inquiry. The school provides a range of programs, including Bachelor's, Master's, and involvement in a PhD in Arts program in collaboration with the University of Lisbon. Nationally and internationally recognized, ESTC actively participates in various student and faculty mobility initiatives, fostering a dynamic and globally connected educational environment.
Program NameDetails
Bachelor in Theatre - Acting Branch
Bachelor

This program aims to achieve the acquisition of basic tools, skills, artistic insights, and theoretical knowledge considered essential for a professional actor. It has roots in the tradition of the National Conservatoire, establishing a privileged relation with contemporary performative arts.

3 Years
Portuguese
Bachelor in Theatre - Stage Design Branch (Cenography and Figurines)
Bachelor

This program promotes training and research around the plasticity of the scene, endowing students with technical and operative knowledge that enable them to develop projects autonomously. It integrates curriculum and figurines project curricular units.

3 Years
Portuguese
Bachelor in Theatre - Production and Management Branch
Bachelor

This course tries to create the necessary conditions to form skilled professionals in the field of technical/practical procedures in theatre and production management. It encompasses an extensive education based in theatre theory, management, public relations, marketing, cultural management, law, stage techniques, light and sound engineering.

3 Years
Portuguese
MA in Theatre
Master

The Master's degree in ESTC provides candidates with specialization options. ESTC offers first cycle, as well as Masters degrees in Theatre and Film, and is a part of the Arts Doctorate (PhD) programme with the University of Lisbon.

MA in Theatre | Stage Design
Master

The Master's degree in Theatre – Specialization in Scene Design aims to develop students' ability to conceptualise and execute the scenic space (scenography) and the costumes, as well as understand its theoretical foundations. The programme aims to deepen professional skills in scenography and costume design.

MA in Theatre - Theatre and Community
Master

This Master's degree specialization in ESTC values the artistic dimension, as well as theatre pedagogics, by providing creative processes within diverse social agents, supplying a voice to the community. The programme maintains an in-depth reflection on contemporary artistic and civic ideas and as a theoretical reference.

PhD in Performing Arts
PhD

The Theatre Department offers graduation courses and a MA in Theatre with specializations, as well as a third cycle with a PhD in Performing Arts, in a partnership with Universidade de Lisboa (Lisbon's University). ESTC has adjusted its educational provision to the Bologna Process.

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Accreditations & Affiliations
The Lisbon Theatre and Film School (ESTC) is an official public higher education institution, integrated into the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL). Its programs are recognized within the Portuguese higher education system. Internationally, ESTC is affiliated with: ITI – International Theatre Institute / UNESCO Chair, CILECT – The International Association of Film and Television Schools, GEECT – European Grouping of Film and Television Schools, ELIA – European League of Institutes of Arts, and the École des Écoles.
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Superior School of Theatre and Cinema Academic FAQ

Superior School of Theatre and Cinema is Cultivating comprehensive development in theatre and cinema arts through integrated practical and theoretical training, preparing professionals for artistic and

Superior School of Theatre and Cinema provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor in Theatre - Acting Branch, Bachelor in Theatre - Stage Design Branch (Cenography and Figurines), Bachelor in Theatre - Production and Management Branch, MA in Theatre, MA in Theatre | Stage Design.

Superior School of Theatre and Cinema is situated in Amadora, Portugal, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, Superior School of Theatre and Cinema holds accreditations from: The Lisbon Theatre and Film School (ESTC) is an official public higher education institution, integrated into the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon (IPL). Its programs are recognized within the Portuguese higher education system. Internationally, ESTC is affiliated with: ITI – International Theatre Institute / UNESCO Chair, CILECT – The International Association of Film and Television Schools, GEECT – European Grouping of Film and Television Schools, ELIA – European League of Institutes of Arts, and the École des Écoles..