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Master in Advanced Graphic Design
Key Data
- Start: October 19th 2026.
- End: August 8th 2027.
- Certificate: Master's degree issued by Elisava and University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC).
- ECTS Credits: 60.
- Methodology: Online.
- Language: English.
- Direction: Roseta Mus.
- Limited seats.
Presentation
Master in Advanced Graphic Design: understanding, questioning and transforming the visual world
Graphic design is undergoing a period of accelerated transformation. New technologies, cultural shifts, and the explosion of visual content are redefining creative processes. In this landscape, knowing design principles and mastering software are not enough; it’s essential to understand context, analyse it critically, and explore new ways of creating and communicating visually.
The Master in Advanced Graphic Design is aimed at design professionals who want to go beyond the basics and explore design as a critical, strategic, and transformative practice.
Anchored in the motto “Think. Make. Change.” the Master in Advanced Graphic Design blends conceptual reflection, technical mastery, and creative experimentation to address today’s cultural, technological, and social challenges.
Throughout this online graphic design master, you’ll explore how Artificial Intelligence can support the conception and development of projects. Creativity is approached transversally through key disciplines such as branding, motion graphics, spatial environments, print, product, and digital experiences. This multidisciplinary perspective enables you to generate and develop innovative, coherent design projects with real impact.
Objectives
With the Master in Advanced Graphic Design you will learn to:
- Analyse how social, cultural, political, technological, and legal contexts influence graphic design.
- Develop design projects using digital tools and Artificial Intelligence.
- Conceptualize and build verbal and visual identity systems.
- Create motion, print, spatial, digital, and product design projects with technical rigour, strong communication, and visual coherence.
- Explore typography, accessibility/inclusion, and sustainability to deliver graphic proposals that are creative, critical, and relevant.
Contents
The Master in Advanced Graphic Design is structured into the following modules:
- Contemporary Design: Context, Culture, and Authorship.
- Advanced Digital Techniques and Tools.
- Creativity in Verbal Identity.
- Creativity in Visual Identity.
- Creativity in Motion Graphics.
- Creativity in Print Design.
- Creativity in Spatial Design.
- Creativity in Product Design.
- Creativity in Digital Design.
- Experimentation and Workshops.
- Final Project.
Additional resources
In addition to the specific contents of the Master in Advanced Graphic Design, you will enjoy a series of advantages designed to enhance your learning and connect with the creative community:
- 70% discount on the Adobe Creative Cloud© annual licence, so you can explore and create with the best tools in the sector.
- Subscription to Figma, the most widely used collaboration platform for designing digital products.
- One year’s access to Elisava Alumni Bold, a community made up of students and alumni of the school.
- Two free creative pills, focused on tools and methodologies related to the world of creation and design.
Students’ projects
Vegana
Andrea Mariño (Finalist Paraugas Award)
Master in Graphic Design
Vegana
Andrea Mariño (Finalist Paraugas Award)
Master in Graphic Design
Redesign of the Vegana fair’s visual identity to better reflect its values and focus on change. A fun colour palette is proposed and different illustrations are incorporated.
Väcka
Ana Luz Sanz
Master in Graphic Design
Väcka
Ana Luz Sanz
Master in Graphic Design
Rebranding of a brand of fermented plant-based cheeses made from seeds and nuts, combining modern visual elements with an aesthetic that evokes trust and authenticity.
Nuestro estudio
Francisca Lamboglia
Master in Graphic Design
Nuestro estudio
Francisca Lamboglia
Master in Graphic Design
Creation of a graphic system for an industrial design studio that favours contemporary typography and a refined colour palette that lends it coherence, solidity and professionalism.
La pierotti
Ana Puerta
Updating the visual identity of a chain of artisan pizzerias based in Murcia to unify it, make it adaptable to all media, and attract a young audience without losing its friendly and accessible essence.
Who it is aimed at
The Master in Advanced Graphic Design is planned to:
- Graduates in design or graphic arts.
- Creative-sector professionals with knowledge of design and graphics software.
- Design practitioners who want to broaden and deepen their expertise in graphic design.
Career opportunities
Upon completing the Master in Advanced Graphic Design, you will be ready to embark on a career in design studios, creative agencies, or the design departments of companies in any sector.
- Senior Graphic Designer.
- Creative Director.
- Design Lead / Design Manager.
- Freelance Designer.
SHIFTER's Experience
Andrea Mariño
Mentor
Master in Graphic Design
1/4
“The teachers were key: each with their own style, but all generous and committed, professionals in the sector who shared their knowledge in an authentic and approachable way.”
Luz Sans
Mentor
Master in Graphic Design
2/4
“I collaborated on projects with colleagues from different backgrounds, which broadened my understanding of design. It was a challenging and inspiring environment that helped me grow both professionally and personally.”
Francisca Lamboglia
Mentor
Master in Graphic Design
3/4
“SHIFTA’s online mode helps you to meet people from other parts of the world; and with it, to soak up knowledge and ways of looking at design that you might never have known before.“
Julia Flores
Mentor
Master in Graphic Design
4/4
Methodology
- Our methodology is 100% online, providing the flexibility to combine training with the rest of your professional and personal responsibilities.
- Methodological model supported by the rigor of Elisava and the University of Vic - Central de Catalunya.
- Methodology based on Learning by Doing with the realization of real projects.
- Flexible model that combines synchronous and asynchronous training.
- Weekly live video conferences with teachers from 6:30 p.m (CET).
- Recording of live sessions to view them later.
- Personalized monitoring and tutoring by a specialized team.
Faculty
Admission process
The entry requirements for the Online Master in Advanced Graphic Design are as follows:
- University degree. If you do not have a university degree, you can gain access by demonstrating professional experience in the sector.
- Have prior knowledge of design and the use of graphics software.
- Computer and good internet connection.
- Have licences for ChatGPT Pro, Blender and Midjourney (not included in the price of the master's degree).
- Be an efficient, planned and autonomous learner.
Methods of payment and financing
From SHIFTA, we offer you the following forms of financing so that the economic aspect is not an impediment.
Single payment
If you pay for the master’s degree in cash, you will receive a 5% discount on the final price.
Own financing
We offer you the possibility of financing the master’s degree in up to 10 monthly installments at no financial cost (0% TAE).
Bonus for companies
You can finance your training thanks to the bonuses offered by the State Foundation for Employment Training (FUNDAE) and the Tripartite Foundation to Spanish companies to train their workers. In this case, we have the support of an external consultancy specialized in this process.