Diploma Training Disciplines
Eleven Disciplines. One Bridge Between Africa and Brazil.
Each participant of IOP 2026 specialises in one track, taught over three months in Brasília and São Paulo by Brazilian and international practitioners, with structured modules, practical assignments and assessed learning outcomes.
An international orientation programme
Professional training, cultural exchange, entrepreneurship, sustainability, digital innovation and Brazilian integration — delivered as one integrated experience.
- Professional training
- Cultural exchange
- Entrepreneurship
- Sustainability
- Digital innovation
- Brazilian integration
Showing 11 of 11 tracks
Creative Arts
Visual arts, performance and multidisciplinary practice rooted in African and Brazilian traditions.
Film Production
Directing, cinematography, editing and post-production for international screen markets.
Production Design
Set design, art direction and scenography for film, television, theatre and live events.
Bio-Sustainable Housing
Ecological construction, bio-based materials and sustainable community architecture.
Cultural Entrepreneurship
Business modelling, funding, and management of cultural and creative enterprises.
Digital Innovation & Leadership
Emerging technologies, digital storytelling and leadership for the creative economy.
Brazilian Culture & Integration
Language, history and social integration for effective professional life in Brazil.
Professional Ethics & Compliance
International standards, legal frameworks and ethical conduct in cross-border practice.
Film Acting
Screen performance, character development and on-set acting craft for film and television.
African Drum
Traditional and contemporary African percussion, rhythm theory and ensemble performance.
African Dance
A 12-week advanced contemporary dance track: from traditional African foundations to the Noyam technique and full stage execution.
Shared across all tracks
Global Learning Outcomes
Professional Skills
Discipline-specific technical mastery assessed to international standards and evidenced through a final project.
Cultural Competence
Confident participation in Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian professional and social life, in Portuguese.
Digital Innovation
Practical fluency with AI, cloud, data and digital delivery tools applied to real creative work.
Sustainability Knowledge
Climate-responsive, resource-efficient practice grounded in bio-based materials and circular thinking.
Ethical Leadership
Governance, anti-corruption and compliance literacy applied to cross-border professional decisions.
Entrepreneurship
The ability to model, fund and run a viable creative or cultural enterprise.
Cross-Cultural Communication
Negotiation, collaboration and diplomacy across African, Brazilian and international teams.