New Media
Theory, creative practice, and technological expertise for digital media, design, communications, and art.
Madrid
On campus
ENG
Master´s degree
Language
English
Start date
October 2025
Frequency
Evening
Fruition
On campus
Duration
9 Months
Credits
60
Price
Lead and innovate in a dynamic digital landscape, combining creativity, technology, and critical thinking to transform the future of media and art.
The Master’s Degree in New Media is an advanced, interdisciplinary course that gives you the skills, knowledge, and critical thinking you’ll need to lead the field in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. This course combines theory, creative practice and technological expertise, so graduates can excel in fields such as digital media, design, communication and art.
Tailor-made for students with a background in visual arts, communication, graphic design or similar fields, the course focuses on the interaction between technology, culture, and creativity. Key components of the curriculum include digital storytelling, interactive design, multimedia production, and the study of emerging technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI).
Become a creative technologist, capable of developing complex technical approaches with a critical and goal-oriented mindset. The program's emphasis on both creative and technical skills will allow you to adapt to various roles in the ever-changing media landscape.
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Lead the digital future by combining creativity, technology, and critical thinking to excel in media, design, and art.
The learning method in this Master’s degree course is a project-based approach; the backbone of the entire curriculum. Students engage in a progressive series of projects - ranging from digital environments to phygital and transmedia experiences - to find solutions to real-world challenges requiring interdisciplinary solutions. Each project is a focal point for your learning experience, with the remaining subjects strategically chosen to help you acquire the skills essential for success. Modules such as "Technical Tools" and "New Media Management" give students the chance to put theory into practice in areas like 3D modelling, creative coding, and interactive technologies, directly enhancing project outcomes. What’s more, theoretical modules like "Design Culture and Society" provide a contextual framework, encouraging students to critically consider the social, cultural, and economic impact of their work. This integrative method not only develops technical and creative skills but also promotes strategic thinking and entrepreneurial abilities, preparing students for leadership roles in the constantly evolving landscape of new media.
Students entering this Master's program must hold a bachelor’s degree in design, arts, audiovisual communication, or an equivalent field to ensure they possess the fundamental skills required and are familiar with the tools commonly used in these disciplines. This prior knowledge will enable you to quickly adapt to the technical demands of the course, particularly in modules focused on creative coding, 3D modeling, and animation.
Previous experience with software such as Adobe Creative Suite, basic coding, or 3D modeling tools (like Blender or Cinema 4D) is required.
This master’s program will prepare you to embark on a successful career in digital arts, media production, web design, interactive art, or content creation. You will become a creative technologist, capable of developing complex technical solutions with a critical and goal-oriented perspective. You will develop both creative and technical skills, allowing you to easily adapt to various roles in the ever-changing media landscape.
Upon completing this master’s program, you will be qualified to work in a wide range of professional areas, such as:
Creator of New Media Projects
Digital Media Designer
Multimedia Content Producer (video, audio, text, graphics)
Interactive Developer
Creator of Immersive Experiences for Augmented and Virtual Reality
Creative Director for Apps and Video Games
Creative Director of Phygital Experiences
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Syllabus
DESIGN CULTURE AND SOCIETY
History of New Media
Keys to Contemporary Culture and Design
Innovation and Social Impact
Social, Economic and Technological Realities
NEW MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Digital Space
Phygital Experiences for Hybrid Spaces
Transmedia Narratives
TECHNICAL TOOLS
Creative Coding and Visual Programming
3D Modelling, Animation and Rendering
Aural Space and Sound Design
Extended Realities (XR, VR and AR)
Interactive Technologies
PROJECTS
Project. Digital Environments
Project. Phygital Environments
Project. Transmedia Environments
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Strategy and Project Management
Entrepreneurship in the Creative Industries
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*The instructors, schedules, and location specified in this academic program may be modified due to organizational needs or availability. These changes will be made in order to ensure the quality and proper development of academic activities, and will be communicated to students in a timely manner.
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