Specialization in
Scenic design
Modalidad Escolarizada – Av. Constituyentes 455, Col. América, CDMX
Start date: January 26, 2026
Closing date: December 2, 2026
Duration: 2 semesters
Schedules: 1st semester: Mondays and Wednesdays
from 6pm to 10pm and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm
2nd semester: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm to 10pm
Face-to-face classes
+1 bootcamp in Mexico City
Modalidad Escolarizada – Av. Constituyentes 455, Col. América, CDMX
Start date: January 26, 2026
Closing date: December 2, 2026
Duration: 2 semesters
Schedules: 1st semester: Mondays and Wednesdays
from 6pm to 10pm and Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm
2nd semester: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm to 10pm
Face-to-face classes
+1 bootcamp in Mexico City
Forma parte de nuestra #Comunidad Creativa
In the Specialization in Scenic Design you will learn to turn dramatic texts into visual and emotional worlds, applying conceptual tools and techniques for the design of theatrical and opera scenographies. You will develop essential knowledge of scenic design: from the analysis and interpretation of texts to the exploration, research and professional presentation of stage proposals.
- Concept-technical balance: The only postgraduate course that combines the European conceptual vision with American technical rigor for a comprehensive training that unites artistic interpretation with constructive aspects.
- Connection with the industry: Experienced teachers and a close link with the industry allow us to offer direct experiences in the professional world.
- AI in the creative process: Integrates AI tools to investigate scenic narratives as a conceptual starting point in design.
- Professional projection: Versatile training that will allow you to design scenographies for cinema, theater, television and audiovisual shows.
Forma parte de nuestra #Comunidad Creativa
Curriculum
Who is it aimed at?
- Professionals in art, design, interior architecture, architecture.
- Interest in the design of scenographies and spaces for theatrical, film or multimedia productions.
- Must have basic knowledge of space design, materials and preparation of plans and models.
What will you be able to work on?
- Graduates will be able to design innovative spaces and scenarios for theater, film, television and other audiovisual media.
- They will obtain skills for the application of scenographies in artistic and cultural productions.
- They will have the ability to create visual proposals for theater, dance, film and television projects.
- They may work as stage designers, stage production directors, theater and film design coordinators, stage production consultants or producers of cultural events.
Teachers
Master in Scenography from the École Nationale des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, she has worked professionally in Mexico as a set and costume designer in more than one hundred productions. Awarded by World Stage Design (2009), she has collaborated with theater companies in the United States, Canada, Spain, Poland and France.
Mexican set designer and lighting designer. He studied at Ithaca College NY and has worked on a wide range of scenography and lighting projects for theater, performance, television and film, both in Mexico and the United States. Recent projects include the design of the musicals Sugar and Hello Dolly! at the Teatro Insurgentes and the children’s ballet La fille mal gardée with the Mexico City Ballet.
A stage designer graduated from INBA’s Escuela Nacional de Arte Teatral (ENAT), she works as a lighting, set and production designer in theater, dance, opera and film. She has worked in more than 80 productions in the country’s main venues such as the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Auditorio Nacional, as well as in national and international festivals. He received the Jóvenes Creadores 2009 award, among other prizes.
Frequently asked questions
and admission process
for foreigners
Why CENTRO?
- Connection with an international network of experts.
- Excellence Boosting Program: study subjects from other graduate programs free of charge to complement your knowledge in other areas of interest.
- Collaborations with CENTRO's Creative Economy Research Center (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal Economía Creativa.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, an area that links the graduate community with the industry in real projects.
Why CENTRO?
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a meeting
to connect with companies looking for creative talents. - Campus with 17 workshops of industrial design, textile and fashion, technology, screen printing, among others; 4 projection rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing islands; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest Motion Capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Why CENTRO?
- Connection with an international network of experts.
- Excellence Boosting Program: study subjects from other graduate programs at no cost to complement your knowledge in other areas of interest.
- Collaborations with CENTRO's Creative Economy Research Center (CIEC), which disseminates scientific content and publishes the academic journal Economía Creativa.
- Professional collaborations with CENTRO Estudio, an area that links the graduate community with the industry in real projects.
- Participation in CENTRO Conecta, a networking event with companies looking for creative talent.
- Campus with 17 workshops of industrial design, textile and fashion, technology, screen printing, among others; 4 projection rooms; 4 computer labs, 1 photography and 1 lighting lab; 2 film and television forums; 13 editing islands; 3 audio booths; 1 ABB robotic arm; 1 Digital Maker Lab; the largest Motion Capture system in Latin America with 24 infrared cameras; and 1 art gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you have scholarships and financing?
CENTRO Scholarship: you can apply once you have your admission letter. A socio-economic study is conducted (with cost) and an external company evaluates the need for financial support. With this information the scholarship committee awards the percentage. The decision is final.
CENTRO Graduate Scholarship: 30% for graduates of both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Financiamiento: trabajamos con la empresa Laudex para el financiamiento de los programas. Ellos realizan un estudio de riesgo y otorgan el porcentaje de apoyo. Laudex Advisor Data: Linda Granados : 55 7672 2250 : linda.granados@laudex.mx
2. Are there benefits for prompt payment?
10% benefit on your first tuition payment if you register before April 20 for August graduate programs and October 20 for January graduate programs.
6% on your first tuition or full semester/quarter if you enroll before June 15 for August graduate programs and December 15 for January graduate programs.
3. Can I enroll without a bachelor's degree?
It is an essential requirement of the SEP to have a bachelor’s degree in order to pursue a postgraduate program. If you are still in the process of obtaining your degree, you can enroll by presenting a certificate from your university indicating that you have completed 100% of your credits satisfactorily and that your degree is in process.
4. Can I obtain my degree through a CENTRO Graduate Program?
Yes, you can do so, by means of a letter from your university indicating that you have successfully completed 100% of your undergraduate credits and authorizing this degree process.
5. Why should I have a good level of English?
6. What are the requirements to take a Postgraduate course?
To begin your admission process you need: Bachelor’s degree (if you are in the process of graduating you have the first semester to present your degree), letter of motivation, admission form with your data, Curriculum Vitae, interview with the program management for evaluation and acceptance, preferably professional experience, good level of English (applies to some programs).
In some graduate programs you will be asked for specific requirements related to the knowledge of software programs or to have a portfolio. Your advisor will inform you of these specifications.
To begin your enrollment process you need to present the following documents: Letter of Acceptance, Birth Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree Certificate, Bachelor’s Degree, CURP and Professional ID.
What is the admission process like?
Once you meet all the requirements mentioned in the previous points, you must pass an interview with the management or coordination of the program of your interest. If you are admitted to the program, we will give you your letter of acceptance and you can start the enrollment process by paying the first tuition fee and sending the required documentation. At this point you can start, if necessary, the scholarship application process. Once you have completed the admission forms, made the payment and sent the documentation, you will be officially enrolled in the postgraduate program.
How is the admission process for foreigners?
You can choose to take the program and obtain a degree from CENTRO or revalidate your studies to obtain a degree from the SEP.
Consult the frequently asked questions for foreigners here
9. Can I take courses from other graduate programs?
CENTRO has developed the “Impulse to Excellence” program, which allows graduate students to take courses from other programs to enrich their education at no additional cost.
Specialties: 2 subjects per semester/quarter (4 in total of the program).
Master’s Degree: 2 subjects per semester/quarter (6 in total for the program).
To obtain this benefit you must meet certain academic prerequisites and have no financial debts.
What is the difference between a Specialty and a Master's Degree?
A Specialty is a postgraduate degree to deepen in a specific area of knowledge and develop skills for a better job performance. Upon completion, you obtain a Specialist academic diploma awarded by the SEP. The average duration is one year.
A Master’s degree is the last stage of formal education, a postgraduate program that provides academic, theoretical and practical training superior to that of a specialty. It requires analytical and interpretative skills to elaborate concepts and develop arguments. Upon completion, you obtain a Master’s degree awarded by the SEP. The average duration is 18 months or between 400 and 500 hours of training.