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One year Graphic Design Program
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| Graphic
Design I- 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
This
course is designed to offer the knowledge of desktop publishing,
vector graphic, lay-out design, the use of digital and classic
media and the professional presentation of digital projects. The
student will learn the use of software like Illustrator or Photoshop. |
| Drawing
Techniques - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
This
course is designed to offer knowledge and experience about the
classic drawing and and the modern sketching techniques. The student
learns the proportions of the human body, the expressions of color,
the importance of light and shadow, the use of colors and different
papers. |
| Advertising
and visual communication -
40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
In
this course the student learns the mechanism of advertising, human
psycology and the theory of visual comunication and its importance
in the modern media. Students will learn to create presentations
for successful advertising campaigns. |
| 3D
Graphic Design and 3D Animation I -
40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
In
this course the student will learn to use powerful software like
3D Studio. The course is designed to offer knowledge about the
modern 3D modeling techniques, 3D animation, material theory and
photo-realistic rendering. |
| Web
Design - 40 accademic
hours -
40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
In
this class students learn how to develop a modern web site, based
on Flash technology. This class covers the technical aspects of
web design, and teach the design principles that characterize
the leading sites. Students will learn also how to create web
and CD portfolios of their own design. |
| Art
History - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
This
course examines art and design from a variety of cultures and
geographic regions. It introduces students to the conventional
designations of stylistic periods, treats major works and artists
in this span of time and familiarizes the student with the traditional
methods. |
| Italian
Language I -
40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
The
didactic method based on the inductive and deductive approach.
There are two aspects of the lessons, the grammatical part and
the communication of the Italian language. They are about themes
of culture, of the Italian history and sociality, or any other
argument proposed by the students. |
| Comic
art & Storyboarding -
40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
Students
will learn how create comics and types of "stories"
told with sequential images. The course will take a step-by-step
approach to story development, exploring the fundamentals of plot,
story structure, character development and variety of narrative
techniques. |
| Graphic
Design II - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
This
course is designed to offer the knowledge of desktop publishing,
vector graphic, lay-out design, the use of digital and classic
media and the professional presentation of digital projects. The
student will learn the use of software like Illustrator or Photoshop.
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| CAD
/ Geometrical Drawing - 40 academic hours - 3
CREDITS |
This is a course about geometrical drawing
and technical representation. Modern CAD systems are used to design
the projects and to develop ideas. |
| Portfolio
Projects I -
40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
A
professional portfolio is one of the most important things that
a young designer needs to start a successful career. In this course
the the student builds a professional portfolio adapted to his
or her professional objectives. The portfolio is part of the preparation
for the final examination. |
| Italian
Language II -
40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS |
The
didactic method based on the inductive and deductive approach.
There are two aspects of the lessons, the grammatical part and
the communication of the Italian language. They are about themes
of culture, of the Italian history and sociality, or any other
argument proposed by the students. |
| Museum
visits / exhibitions 1 CREDIT |
It
is fundamental that students see with their eyes what masters
in the past have created. Teachers will organize guided museum
and exhibition visits. |
| Work
Shops 1 CREDIT |
Teachers
will arrange meetings with groups of students to organize workshops
where creative thinking and individual ideas will be focused.
This way to act is fundamental for students who want to increase
the skills. |
The
courses are taught in english language.
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