Language

Spanish

Start date

September 2026

Frequency

Full time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

3 Years

Course Coordination

Pol Alert Vendrell

Join the next generation of advertising sector professionals: restless, adaptable creatives with the ability to make a positive social impact.

The Diploma in Future Advertising focuses on creativity, innovation and social responsibility in advertising as a tool for change through critical thinking.   

In line with changes in the advertising market, this programme prepares you in various key areas: technical skills, contextual understanding and creative strategies. You thus develop skills in advertising, graphic design or visual content creation by using traditional techniques and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence. You similarly explore the study of complex social, cultural and technological dynamics that influence advertising, while at the same time generating innovative ideas and applying them to real-world projects.  

With a focus on the individual, society and the planet, you learn how to develop campaigns that are not only effective, but also ethical and sustainable, and always with an eye to the future.  

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Become a disruptive advertising professional with the ability to develop innovative campaigns that will shape the future of communication. 

The three-year Diploma in Future Advertising combines theory and practice, with an emphasis on collaborative learning, project development, workshop participation and real case studies.  

It is therefore divided into five modules:  

Craft: Essential skills to master all areas of creative advertising. The module includes technical and practical skills to implement ideas across many media and channels, communicate clearly with teams and clients, and lead creative projects.  

Context: Knowledge and analysis of complex situations in the field of advertising and communication. Social, cultural and technological changes are explored in order to create more relevant, effective campaigns.  

Creativity: Mastery of the creative processes required to create innovative, relevant work in the field of advertising. Original disruptive thinking is encouraged in order to stand out in the competitive advertising industry.  

Project: Research and development of design and communication projects from a holistic, practical perspective. Collaboration in transversal teams and the integration of diverse disciplines are encouraged.  

Workshop: Interactive practical workshop that addresses multidisciplinary topics in order to foster creativity and innovation. Research, experimentation and the presentation of innovative solutions are encouraged.  

  • Restless, curious people with a critical social vision of the world.  
  • Young people who feel a creative calling, even if their initial education is not focused on creativity.  
  • Young people interested in advertising, communication, design and new forms of digital and cultural expression.   

This programme offers you a vision of advertising that focuses on finding solutions to communication problems that do not yet exist or that we cannot yet imagine.   

The course provides you with a holistic understanding of complex problems, enabling you to design solutions that are deeply sensitive to individual needs and capable of addressing wider systemic challenges. You gain a solid grounding in the world of communications and master essential resources (copywriting, rhetoric, graphic design, typography, motion graphics, etc.).  

Alongside technical abilities, you develop skills in critical analysis, creative and lateral thinking, leadership, and project management skills. Another highlight of the programme is its focus on emerging trends and futurology, combined with mastery of the latest technologies, such as AI and video production using software like Unreal Engine.  

Certain key subjects are taught in English and you have the option of completing your final project in this language, preparing you to compete effectively in international markets and significantly increasing your global opportunities. 

By the end of your studies, you have a professional multidisciplinary portfolio that gives you a tangible competitive edge in today’s job market.   

You can choose from a wide range of professional roles: creative direction, art direction, consultancy, copywriting, content creation, creative strategy, creative team management, etc.  

Syllabus

Context

Digital Sociology 
Protest Movements 
Culture from the 19th, 20th and 21st Centuries 
Advertising Past, Present and Future 
Marketing and Communication (taught in English) 



Craft

Graphic Design (Photography, Typography, Composition, Software) 
Image Creation 
Project Management 
Innovation in Communication and Business  



Creativity

Creative Thinking 
Creativity 1 
Copywriting 1 (taught in English and Spanish) 
Creativity and Copywriting 



Workshop

Interdisciplinary Workshop 

Context

Digital Ecosystems 
Creativity as a Force for Good (taught in English) 
Media Planning 
Market Research 
Creative Agency Management 



Craft

Video + AI Image 
Graphic Design and Art Direction 
Strategic Planning 



Creativity

Creativity 2 
Copywriting 2 (taught in English and Spanish) 
Futurology 
Stand-up Comedy 
Debate (English) 
Protest Identity  



Proyecto I

Interdisciplinary Project 



Workshop

Interdisciplinary Workshop 

Context

Post-Truth Studies 



Craft

Formal and Academic Writing  
Presentation Skills (taught in English) 
Leadership 



Proyecto II

Final Project (taught in English and Spanish) 



Workshop

Workshop

Faculty

Course Leader

Pol Alert Vendrell

Teacher

Borja Martínez

Graphic designer

Teacher

Domestic Data Streamers

Creative studio

Teacher

Fardoe Ruitenberg

Creative director at Vasava

Teacher

Rory Lambert

Creative director

Teacher

Valerio Monopoli

Typographic designer

Teacher

Ane Guerra

Journalist

Teacher

David Miró

Expert in digital marketing, media and content business models

Teacher

Gabriel Ventura

Poet and interdisciplinary artist

Teacher

Guillem Pujol

Philosopher, political scientist and media director

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IED Barcelona celebrates Graduation Day for a hundred students from Master's and Specialisation Courses

The event recognises their successful journey through their studies at the school.

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18 December 2025

More than Words

Ane Guerra, founder of the content agency Letraherida and one of Forbes’ 100 Most Creative People of 2024, revealed the key insights of her profession in the third instalment of the More than… talk series organised by the IED Barcelona School of Communication.

Tres premios a Alumni y estudiantes IED Madrid durante el mes de noviembre: Premio Nacional de Innovacion, Frame Awards & Premio Antalia Decora

28 November 2025

Three awards for IED Madrid alumni and students in November: National Innovation Award, Frame Awards & Antalia Decora

Federico Sáinz de Robles wins the National Innovation Award with his brand Sepiia, while Lucas Muñoz receives the FRAME Editor's Pick mention for his COLAB project for Sancal and Jacobo López del Hierro Llopis wins third prize at Antalia Decora

28 November 2025

Talent Days at IED Torino: a bridge between creativity and the world of work

Two days of meetings and interviews between students and companies to foster networking, dialogue, and early professional opportunities in the fields of yacht design and communication.

27 November 2025

Paula Garrote, IED Madrid Alumni. The experience of being the winner of a Francesco Morelli scholarship

Paula Garrote has been awarded with this scholarship to continue developing her final degree project, Órtesis Urbanas

Tercer Premio Antalia Decora y mención especial a la funcionalidad y diseño para Matriz, del estudiante Jacobo López del Hierro del IED Madrid

25 November 2025

Third Prize Antalia Decora and special mention for functionality and design for Matriz, by student Jacobo López del Hierro from IED Madrid

In addition to this award, student Lilia Cherradi was one of the finalists in the V edition of these awards

21 November 2025

FRAME Editor's Pick Award for COLAB by Sancal, a project by IED Madrid alumnus Lucas Muñoz

An award that seeks to recognise the project that best represents the values of innovation, sustainability and critical thinking.

14 November 2025

From all over the world to Turin: IED welcomes its new international students

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10 November 2025

The brand Sepiia wins the National Innovation Award in the Innovative Small and Medium Enterprise category

The brand created by Federico Sáinz de Robles, IED Madrid alumnus, establishes itself as a leading company in resource saving and sustainable fashion

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