Description

The main course objective is the study of Italian graphic design history by relating it to the International scene, IT evolution and connected visual languages (web, video and multimedia design). Includes studio tours, meetings with graphic designers and case histories. Use of professional software for drawing, image management, layout, interactive presentations and animation. Participants rediscover manual skills essential to the designer's profession: relation with objects, materials and full-scale dimensions.

Design workshop featuring input from Italian and International graphic designers on how to build an up-to-date development strategy for the Italian case. Communication for promoting regional identity

Admission requirements:

Applicants do not require any specific skill, but an interest in visual communication is helpful.

Highlights

Syllabus:

* Colour
* Elements of general semiotics
* History of Graphics and Design
* Introduction to typography and page layout

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Graphic Design

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Resume
• Written Application

IED - Istituto Europeo di Design's Mission Statement

The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a design school that attracts students from over 90 different countries to its one and three year/four undergraduate, masters courses and advanced training. The school was born in 1966 to the intuition of its President Francesco Morelli. Through time, it has become a 100% Made in Italy international network of excellence, operating in the fields of training and research, in the disciplines of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management. The school is spread around twelve cities: (Milan, Turin, Venice,Cagliari, Florence, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing and Shanghai). Every year more than 1800 foreign students enroll in its courses, mainly coming from Europe, Central and South America and East Asia. The school offers more than 500 courses in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.

Year Founded

1966