The Masters in Digital Arts and Creative Technologies course at Istituto Europeo di Design equips students with technical proficiency in digital tools, to produce work spanning video games, audiovisual content and AI.
Explore the intersection of art, technology and critical culture. The IED Madrid Masters in Digital Arts and Creative Technologies trains multidisciplinary creators capable of responding to contemporary social challenges through experimentation, digital production and conceptual innovation.
Students gain hands-on technical training across immersive installations, videogames, interactive environments, web platforms, AR applications and audiovisual projects, developing a transversal digital toolkit adaptable to multiple creative careers.
Alongside technical mastery, you will cultivate a critical understanding of the technological infrastructures that shape digital culture and learn to create with social awareness and artistic intention.
Study at the IED Madrid Design District – Oporto, where digital creation meets cultural innovation. Apply now and begin building impactful, technologically driven creative projects.
School: Istituto Europeo di Design
Course: Masters in Digital Arts and Creative Technologies
Type: Postgraduate
Location: Madrid, Spain
Course dates: Starting October 2026
Application deadline: September 2026
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What will I learn during this course?
– Graduates develop advanced skills in digital creation across immersive installations, interactive experiences, video games, audiovisual content, and XR environments
– Students gain technical proficiency in 3D modelling, animation, creative programming, sound design and real-time interactive systems
– They also acquire critical and theoretical skills to analyse the cultural, social and political dimensions of digital technologies, including AI and emerging digital infrastructures
– The programme fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, research-led creative practice, project management and professional execution of complex digital projects
What are the requirements?
– Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in design, fine arts, architecture, audiovisual communication, or a related creative field
– Prior experience with digital creation software, particularly Adobe Creative Suite, is required, while familiarity with 3D modelling or programming tools such as Blender or Cinema 4D is recommended
– The programme is delivered entirely in English, so fluency is essential to follow both theoretical and practical components
– A portfolio, CV and motivation letter are also required
What facilities and resources are available?
– Students have access to dedicated studios and labs for digital arts, XR, audiovisual production and creative technologies
– Technical facilities include 3D modelling and rendering workstations, sound and music production labs, VR/AR equipment and interactive installation tools
– Project and exhibition spaces support both individual and collaborative work, while student services provide mentorship, career guidance and opportunities to connect with industry partners
What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?
Alumni work across the intersection of art, design and technology as digital artists, creative technologists, interactive designers, immersive experience creators, audiovisual developers, and XR designers.
They find opportunities in creative studios, tech companies, cultural institutions, game development, new media agencies and independent practice, leading projects that combine artistic vision with technological innovation.
Who teaches this course?
– Andrea Muniáin, programme leader, architect and researcher
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