Get ready to be the professional that any creative industry looks for!
Create, innovate and build a professional future with the Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Technologies
Communication is changing: more technology, more interaction. If you love technology and have a passion for the arts, audiovisual, or advertising, this course is for you!
In Creative Technologies, each semester you’ll explore a different tech area like video, augmented reality, virtual reality and the Internet of Things, creating real projects that challenge your creativity.
You’ll work on multi-sensory brand activation solutions tested in real events. Some of the most iconic projects include augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) experiences, and videomapping shows.
This is an innovative degree that combines a solid technological foundation with the ability to join teams in advertising, event management, and the audiovisual industry.
Join a creative community connected to the entertainment and communication industry. Get ready to become the professional the creative industries are looking for!
The international component of the Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Technologies stands out not only through its diverse faculty but also thanks to the mandatory semester abroad. During this semester, students have the unique opportunity to study at some of the world’s top design schools, including:
This semester abroad broadens your cultural horizons, enhances your design skills, and builds a valuable international network.
At IADE, you will work with industry-standard tools used in creative technology.
You will use platforms such as Unity (or similar), program in C#, and explore tools like Blender, After Effects, Adobe software, and MadMapper.
These tools support the development of projects in interactive media, AR, VR, video mapping and the final interdisciplinary project.
Main tools:
Unity · C# · Blender · After Effects · MadMapper · Adobe Creative Cloud
| Subject | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Data Science | 28 | 2,5 |
| Graphic Editing Tools | 28 | 2,5 |
| Fundamentals of Visual Design | 42 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Programming | 36 | 5 |
| Creative Programming | 42 | 5 |
| Interactive Media Project | 70 | 10 |
| Subject | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Cyberculture and Digital Aesthetics | 28 | 2,5 |
| Augmented Reality Programming | 42 | 5 |
| 3D Modeling | 28 | 2,5 |
| Animation | 36 | 5 |
| Information Design | 42 | 5 |
| Augmented Reality Project | 70 | 10 |
| Subject | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Reality Programming | 42 | 5 |
| Virtual Environment Modeling | 28 | 2,5 |
| Game Frameworks | 36 | 5 |
| Virtual Reality Project | 70 | 10 |
| Non-Linear Narratives | 28 | 2,5 |
| Virtual Environment Design | 42 | 5 |
| Subject | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Scenography | 36 | 5 |
| Content Planning | 42 | 5 |
| Sound Design | 28 | 2,5 |
| Visual Culture in Contemporary Media | 28 | 2,5 |
| Projection Systems | 42 | 5 |
| Video Mapping Project | 70 | 10 |
| Subject | Hour/Week | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| History of Visual Arts | 28 | 2,5 |
| Interface Design | 28 | 2,5 |
| Physical Computing | 36 | 5 |
| Networks, Systems and Cloud Computing | 42 | 5 |
| Smart Environments Project | 70 | 10 |
| Distributed Programming for Smart Environments | 42 | 5 |
| Subject | Hours | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Research Methodology | 28 | 2,5 |
| Technological Entrepreneurship | 28 | 2,5 |
| Design Systems | 42 | 5 |
| Interprofessional Project | 70 | 10 |
| Emerging Creative Technologies | 42 | 5 |
| Project Management | 36 | 5 |
Or select one of the exam sets:
Graduates of the Bachelor's in Creative Technologies are equipped to tackle a wide range of challenges in the creative and tech industries. Their skills can be applied in various fields, such as:
Candidates interested in joining IADE can apply throughout the year. The application process is limited by existing vacancies and the suitability of the candidate's profile to the study cycle of interest.
To start the admission process, the candidate must follow these 3 steps.
Certification and accreditation
Accreditation and Report by A3ES for the Degree in Creative Technologies
Registration no. R/A -Cr 115/2018/AL02, of 2025-07-15
Order no. 8109/2021 , of 16 de August 2021, II series, no. 158 DR
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During this Bachelor’s Degree in Design, students will have constant contact with the business world.
It is a pioneering program in Portugal and Europe, which brings technology closer to creativity and art, and aims to operate in the emerging areas of these intersections.
This program is ideal for creative minds passionate about technology, visual design, animation, and interactive storytelling. It is perfect for students who want to explore the intersection of art and technology and turn digital innovation into a rewarding professional career.
If you are eager to develop practical skills, work on real-world projects, and prepare for a global creative career, apply now or request more information to start your journey at IADE, Lisbon.
Data science involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to uncover patterns, insights, and trends that inform decision-making. In the context of Creative Technologies, it plays a crucial role in intelligent design, interactive media, and user-centered innovation, helping creators develop projects that respond dynamically to user behavior and preferences.
Students in the Bachelor’s in Creative Technologies at IADE learn how to apply data-driven techniques to enhance visual design, interactive interfaces, and immersive experiences such as virtual reality, augmented reality, and smart environments.
Visual design focuses on how graphics, colors, and layouts communicate ideas. Students learn to craft impactful visual experiences across digital and interactive platforms.
In the Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Technologies at IADE, students learn to create impactful visual experiences across digital and interactive platforms, from websites and apps to immersive media and interactive installations.
Interaction design focuses on how users engage and interact with digital systems, ensuring that every interface, action, and experience is intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable.
In the Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Technologies at IADE, students learn to create user-centered interfaces for apps, websites, games, and immersive installations such as virtual and augmented reality environments.
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are technologies that blend the real and digital worlds, creating immersive experiences that transform how users interact with media, environments, and information.
In the Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Technologies at IADE, students learn to design and develop AR and VR applications, interactive simulations, and digital environments that engage audiences in innovative ways. The program provides hands-on training in virtual environment modeling, programming for AR/VR, and interactive project development, giving students the technical and creative skills to produce professional-grade immersive media.
Sound design shapes the audio experience of a project, including games, films, interactive installations, and virtual environments. It involves crafting music, sound effects, dialogue, and ambient audio to enhance storytelling, evoke emotions, and guide user experiences.
In the Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Technologies at IADE, students learn how to create and manipulate sound to complement visual and interactive media. Apply now to explore how sound design can elevate digital creativity.
Video mapping is a technique that uses projection technology to transform physical spaces into dynamic visual displays, turning buildings, stages, and objects into interactive canvases.
In IADE’s Bachelor’s in Creative Technologies, students learn the principles, software, and hardware involved in creating these immersive experiences. Request more information to start creating impactful video mapping projects.