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Two year Interior Design Program


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Interior design I - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS
Students will analyze the aspect of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior. Modern and classical aspects are discussed and projects of residential and commercial places will be developed.

Furniture Design I - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS
This course covers the structural concepts of furniture and the materials that are used. They will design their own pieces of furniture and model them using the modern tools.

Interior Decoration - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS
The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge and understanding of colors, materials, light and shadows of interiors. The layout and furnishings of an architectural interior are vital for well being and a comfortable feeling.

3D Graphic Design and 3D Animation - 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, material theory, virtual rooms, and photo-realistic rendering.

Drawing Techniques I - 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.

C.A.D. - 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.

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.

Interior design II - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS
This course covers the aspect of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior. Modern and classical aspects are discussed and projects of residential and commercial places will be developed.

Furniture Design II - 40 academic hours - 3 CREDITS
Students will analyze the structural concepts of furniture and the materials that are used. They will design their own pieces of furniture and model them using the modern tools.

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.

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.

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