To be eligible for a YH Swedish government-funded education, certain criteria must be met. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
Emerging Tech for Creatives
FORMAT
Part-time onlineDURATION
26 WeeksLANGUAGE
EnglishTUITION FEE
Government-funded or 90 000 SEKBUILD A REWARDING CAREER
The Emerging Tech for Creatives Upskill course equips you with the tools, technologies, and mindset to thrive in today’s fast-evolving creative industries. You’ll explore self-leadership, digital storytelling, brand building, and user-centered design. Along the way, you’ll develop practical skills in AI-powered workflows, immersive XR experiences, and digital marketing, while learning how to lead innovative projects from concept to execution.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
This course is for creators and professionals in creative industries who want to lead tech-driven projects with AI, and digital storytelling.
START DATE
December 8, 2025
END DATE
June 19, 2026
FORMAT
Online
Apply by
November 3, 2025 at 16:00 (CET)


Swedish Government Funded Seats Available.

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The application process
GOVERNMENT FUNDED SEAT
FEE PAYING SEAT
Swedish residents may also qualify for financial aid through CSN during their studies. For complete details, please refer to the information provided on this page: Eligibility requirements
For those applying from Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Faroe Islands, you should contact your local education support provider.
Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses.
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CV in English
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Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
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Proof of 2 years of full-time professional experience in fields such as: graphic design, visual design or artistic projects, film, photography or video production, project management, communication or planning within the creative and cultural industries, music, dance, theatre or other artistic activities.
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Upskill Application Task: Make a video related to the Application Task brief
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Proof of language knowledge: Anyone whose native language is not Swedish, Danish, Faroese, Icelandic, or Norwegian must have the necessary knowledge of Swedish. You will be asked to upload proof that you meet the language requirements, read more on the general entry requirements
Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.
What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?
You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.
Select one of the modules from the course syllabus and design the ultimate workshop with this in mind.
In a 2 minute video, creative presentation, or voice recording, share the following:
The name of your workshop: Give your workshop a clear and engaging title.
The big idea or challenge it addresses: What is the key concept, problem, or question your workshop focuses on? Why is it important?
The proposed solution: Describe how your workshop tackles this challenge. What activities, tools, or strategies will you use to engage participants and help them explore or solve the issue?
Tips for your Task: Be authentic and showcase your personality! Use anything you wish, whether that be props, sound effects or storytelling whatever feels natural to you and keep it concise.
Need inspiration or ideas? Check out our Toolbox here.
Please note that if you are applying to more than one Upskill course, you can apply with the same application task and just make a note of this.
Evaluation of your application task:
Basics | 2 points: Submitting a task in English.
Communication | 2 points: Communicating the idea in a clear way & showed abilities to ‘catch the viewer’.
Presentation | 2 points: Interesting presentation with a clear ending.
Reflection | 2 points: Providing in depth reflection and clearly demonstrating learning and personal growth.
Outlook | 2 points: Being able to reflect on the learnings and envisioning the future.
You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.
If you don't qualify for a Swedish Government-funded seat, you are welcome to apply as a fee-paying student. There is no need to submit any proof of proficiency in Nordic languages.
Below is the list of documents required to apply for Hyper Island Upskill courses:
1. CV in English
2. Proof of your highest earned education (High School, Bachelor, or Master's Degree.)
3. Proof of 2 years of full-time professional experience in fields such as: graphic design, visual design or artistic projects, film, photography or video production, project management, communication or planning within the creative and cultural industries, music, dance, theatre or other artistic activities.
4. Upskill Application Task: Make a video related to the Application Task brief.
Please ensure that your full name is clearly visible on all documents you're submitting in your application. Please note that we do not accept any applications past the deadline.
What if I do not fulfil the standard entry requirements?
You are welcome to apply even if you don't fulfil our standard entry requirements, you can still be admitted through our Dispensary seat rule.
Select one of the modules from the course syllabus and design the ultimate workshop with this in mind.
In a 2 minute video, creative presentation, or voice recording, share the following:
The name of your workshop: Give your workshop a clear and engaging title.
The big idea or challenge it addresses: What is the key concept, problem, or question your workshop focuses on? Why is it important?
The proposed solution: Describe how your workshop tackles this challenge. What activities, tools, or strategies will you use to engage participants and help them explore or solve the issue?
Tips for your Task: Be authentic and showcase your personality! Use anything you wish, whether that be props, sound effects or storytelling whatever feels natural to you and keep it concise.
Need inspiration or ideas? Check out our Toolbox here.
Please note that if you are applying to more than one Upskill course, you can apply with the same application task and just make a note of this.
Evaluation of your application task:
Basics | 2 points: Submitting a task in English.
Communication | 2 points: Communicating the idea in a clear way & showed abilities to ‘catch the viewer’.
Presentation | 2 points: Interesting presentation with a clear ending.
Reflection | 2 points: Providing in depth reflection and clearly demonstrating learning and personal growth.
Outlook | 2 points: Being able to reflect on the learnings and envisioning the future.
You can expect to hear the admissions results about a month before the Upskill course start date.
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Program Overview
Here are the details for Emerging Tech for Creatives weekly online sessions to help you better organize your schedule:
- Way Week (Online): A 4-day online Waycourse, with 5 hours of learning each day. Scheduled on Monday to Thursday, 10:00 - 15:00 (CET)
- Weekly sessions (Online): Mondays & Wednesdays
- Introduction
- Digital Storytelling for Creators
- Building and Marketing a Creative Brand
- AI Tools and Workflows
- Design Principles with a User Focus
- XR and Immersive Experiences for Creators
- Ethics and Sustainability in Creative Technologies
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Upon graduation you will equipped to get hired or to start your own business.
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