Description

Visual Communication is the process of developing and conveying messages and stories to various audiences through film, video, or newer digital technologies which are not simply techniques, but, more broadly, the defining elements of our culture and society. This Professional Certificate Program is designed to offer students a flexible set of interdisciplinary theory core courses and practice seminars sequences seeking to develop new skills and knowledge while building a body of work and professional experience in an international learning environment.

This two-year program in Visual Communications gives students the chance to enter the global world of communications. In the quickly developing sector of visual communications, technologies are constantly evolving and continue to offer a wide variety of creative outlets. Digital medias, beyond the traditional ones, promote the development of new and unique visual languages which translate into alternative communication fields. Students develop a personal portfolio of works that will allow them the access to the visual communication professional world (web design, graphic design, digital illustration and computer graphic, digital video making and production). Each year is comprised of two semesters that include core classes and intensive weekend seminars. Each semester, studies include six core courses that provide a solid foundation and which are integrated by five intensive seminars that focus on related specialized areas of study. At DIVA, students will study with competent and qualified instructors and will have an unparalleled quality in teaching that includes studying in a collaborative working environment that promotes exchange of ideas and methods between students and instructors.

Program Objectives: The program provides the professional training necessary to be prepared to enter into the world of visual communications. It develops students abilities and prepares them for professional careers in a constantly developing industry, which encompasses a wide range of exciting fields. Throughout the program, students will receive individualized attention and support from professional faculty and visiting artists. At the end of the program, the students will be equipped with the skills necessary to excel in professional environments and fully developed portfolios of work.

Duration and Certification: Certificate programs may be taken for one or two years. All programs devote a portion of each term to the development of a professional portfolio. Students who select the two-year program have the opportunity to complete and/or serve as a teaching assistant in introductory level courses. Students may attend one single semester and obtain a transcript for credit, or complete the full two-year program and receive a certificate in visual communications. All students enrolled in the professional certificate programs are required to take a three-week course of Italian language before the start of the certificate program. Prerequisites For beginning levels, the only prerequisite is a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstration of fluency in English. Students who wish to enroll in a different level of the program (either enter at the second semester or in the second year) must qualify by demonstrating ability and knowledge in an entry exam and submit a detailed curriculum vitae and portfolio. A qualified submission of the above mentioned documents will be evaluated by a committee of academic advisors who will determine approval and enrollment in the requested level.

Internship: The two-year certificate program gives students the opportunity to deepen their experience first by working as a teaching assistant and then through an internship in a professional studio in Florence, where they will practice their acquired skills in a real world environment. The internship is a carefully organised and closely supervised hands-on learning experience that provides the students with a wide range of real-world work opportunities as they shadow, observe and contribute while working in a professional environment. The objective of the internship is to give the students the space to actively apply the skills developed through their studies in a professional work environment. Students will meet with their academic advisors to discuss future goals and professional aspirations as they plan for the internship. Students will also be introduced to the Italian working environment that will enable them to use the technical vocabulary acquired through their three-week language study thereby strengthening their language skills.

Highlights

Study Abroad in Europe is an enrolment office for English speaking students who desire to study in Italy for a semester or a year. Our office take students through the enrolment process, help them with all documents required to obtain a student visa, arrange housing accommodation and offers the lowest student air fare from USA and UK. Study Abroad in Europe is affiliate with the school listed below:

DIVA Digital Imaging and Visual Arts

DIVA Digital Imaging and Visual Arts is a higher-learning institution located in Florence, Italy. Studies offered in digital photography, web design, graphic and eco-sustainable design. DIVA offers the following Programs

Subject Areas

• Comm. (radio, Tv, & Film)
• Communications
• Visual Arts

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This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.