Program of the third year of the Graphic design course.

Web Design II - 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.

C.A.D & Geometric Drawing II - 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.

Illustration III - 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.

Advertising and visual communication II - 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.

Drawing Techniques III - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This course is designed to offer knowledge and experience about the classic drawing and sketching techniques and the modern drawing with high-tech equipment. The student learns the proportions of the human body, the expressions of color, the importance of light and shadow, the use of different inks, acrylics color and different papers.

3D Graphic Design and 3D Animation III - 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, character setup, material theory, virtual rooms, and photo-realistic rendering. Advanced light tools allow to the designer to analyze light conditions.

Italian Language IV - 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.

Drawing Techniques IV - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS

This course is designed to offer knowledge and experience about the classic drawing and sketching techniques and the modern drawing with high-tech equipment. The student learns the proportions of the human body, the expressions of color, the importance of light and shadow, the use of different inks, acrylics color and different papers.

3D Graphic Design and 3D Animation IV - 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, character setup, material theory, virtual rooms, and photo-realistic rendering. Advanced light tools allow to the designer to analyze light conditions.

Comic art & Storyboarding II - 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.

Italian Language VI - 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 CREDITS

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 CREDITS

Teachers will organize 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.

Portfolio Projects V - 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.