Overview

This hands-on master explores AI’s potential to transform art and design while examining its impact on politics, society, and culture. It goes beyond technological intervention; it’s about using it to create meaningful, forward-thinking work that responds to today’s complex world.

Key Features

In the AI Design program at ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering explores how AI can extend creative boundaries, working as a tool to enhance creative practices.

Today, AI influences nearly every industry. Between 2015 and 2019, businesses using AI services grew by 270% (Gartner, Forbes), and in 2024, 83% of organizations identify AI as a key priority (Forbes). Yet, many creatives struggle to see where it fits into their processes, fearing it might overshadow their originality rather than amplify it.

While AI can automate repetitive tasks and create new artistic forms, it also raises critical questions about ethics. How do we ensure transparency, fairness, and respect for privacy in AI’s integration into our workflows? Who owns the work created by AI? These are challenges we tackle in this program.

The Master in AI Design empowers creators to embrace AI as a catalyst for innovation, not a competitor. Through the program, you’ll learn to leverage AI’s potential, critically engage with its limitations, and design projects that integrate technology without losing the human creativity.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

AI for Creatives
AI Ethics and Creative Responsibility
Advanced AI Art Generation
AI Hacking for Artistic Innovation and Design
Dialogue with AI and Interactive Arts
Experimental Techniques in AI Creation
AI Research Methods
AI Art and Design with Social Commentary

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Barcelona, Spain

Disciplines

Design Artificial Intelligence View 43 other Masters in Artificial Intelligence in Spain

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This program is for designers and artists ready to navigate the future of creativity by embracing technology without losing their personal touch. The MA in AI Design ensures you stay at the cutting edge of art, design and tech.
Accessing with a previous University Degree: To access the Masters and Postgraduate programmes, applicants are required to have an official undergraduate degree or equivalent.
Accessing without a University Degree: Applicants without a University Degree title are eligible to access the programmes through proven professional experience or by proving significant knowledge in the relevant studies area. These applicants will receive a University Specialist Certificate.
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation letter
Portfolio or a link to a digital portfolio / personal web
Passport (NON-UE) / ID (EU)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13250 EUR / year

≈ 13250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

13250 EUR / year

≈ 13250 EUR / year

Living costs

Barcelona

Spain

770 - 1360 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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