|
One
year Graphic Design Program |
| 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.
|
| 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.
Program
for September 2008
January 2009
September 2009
January
2010
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