Graphic Design

Program Overview

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Overview

The graphic design school program provides a theoretical and practical approach to education offering professional skills, theoretical foundation, and general education to aid students in the development and maturation of their artistic abilities and to solidify their technical skills. Emphasis is placed on learning the concepts and skills for creating computer graphics, web design, and illustrations. Each one year course is 30 weeks in duration in Italy. Tools include graphic software such as Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Indesign, After effects and other applications. These softwares are the most prevalently used computer programs used in Italy, Europe and throughout the world. The main focus of the Graphic design school's program is the Studio Design Course. Major themes such as theory, print, layouts and color schemes are addressed each semester. Visit our Design Gallery to view examples of the types of graphic design projects realized during the courses. The class is organized into three different components: 1) lectures 2) desk critiques and 3) presentations. Graphic Design school lectures cover many design topics, technical data and theory. Throughout the semester, students will be issued various design problems, and then asked to develop design solutions over a period of weeks. During the desk critiques, the development of each project will be closely advised by the instructors. At various stages the projects will be presented, discussed then graded according to how thoroughly they solve the design problem.

Objectives

By the end of the courses, Graphic Design students will have acquired the training and the portfolio necessary to interview for positions in graphic design firms, advertising studios, or marketing firms. Florence Institute graduates can find entry positions as graphic designers, renderings, illustrators, and production coordinators. After gaining professional experience, graduates may eventually go on to advanced positions such as leading designers or project managers. Others may establish their own design firms or take on challenging freelance assignments.

Teachings

All of our faculty is very qualified with the highest credentials. The teachers come from both Italy and international backgrounds. Our staff have a respected reputation for dynamic teaching methods, motivating course material and interactive learning.

Field Trips

The Field trips form an integral part of the Florence Institute's curriculum. The design school is located in close proximity to some of Florence Italy’s most important art galleries, museums and cultural sites. Students are required to attend all field trips that are scheduled for classes in which they are enrolled and should budget an additional 150 Euro per semester for various travel and ticket cost.

Graphic Design Summer Courses

Short summer courses of graphic design or Digital Illustration are an intensive exploration of the design process. The graphic design courses are an introduction to graphic design theory and its application. The Illustration course not only complete assignments that include illustrating graphic elements, but also to inspire creative potential in this expressive design field

Graphic Design or Digital Illustration

• Month of June only
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Levels: All

Academic Courses

1 & 2 Years

The academic Graphic Design students develop an understanding of color and composition, design, typography, and drawing. The studio design course is an introduction to graphic design theory and its application. The course rapidly moves from fundamental design principals, to the process of planning, to the final guidelines for the creation of resolved two-dimensional graphic arts.

Graphic Design Courses

• Bachelor Degree: 3Yr
• Diploma courses: 1 Yr or 2 Yr
• Language: English

Bachelor Degree

We are offering a 3 year Bachelor of Arts Degree. See the Bachelor page for requirements. The Bachelor Degree BA Graphic Design is issued in collaboration with Goldsmiths, University of London with all courses held in English.

Graphic Design Courses

• Bachelor Degree: 3 Year
• Language: English

Master of Graphic Design

The Master of Graphic Design is perfect for young graduates or professionals working in design interested in attending a specialization course. The objective of the Master is to produce a new professional quality by combining creative and technical skills. Admission to the Master is only for graduate students with a of a compatible 3 year bachelor degree in design.

Master Duration

• 30 weeks (1yr)
• Levels: Graduate only
• Language: English

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

FIDI's Graphic Design program is a theoretical and practical approach to education, providing professional skills, a theoretical foundation, and general education to help students develop their artistic abilities and technical skills. The program focuses on learning concepts and skills for creating computer graphics, web design, and illustrations. Each one-year course is 30 weeks long.

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Objectives:

By the end of the program, students will have the training and portfolio needed to interview for positions in graphic design firms, advertising studios, or marketing firms. Graduates can find entry positions as graphic designers, renderers, illustrators, and production coordinators. With experience, they can advance to leading designer or project manager positions, start their own design firms, or take on freelance assignments.

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Program Focus:

The main focus of the program is the Studio Design Course. Each semester, major themes such as theory, print, layouts, and color schemes are addressed. Students learn and use graphic software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects, which are widely used in Italy, Europe, and globally.

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Outline:

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Content:

The program covers topics such as color and composition, design, typography, drawing, graphic design theory and its application, planning, and final guidelines for creating two-dimensional graphic arts.

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Structure:

The program offers:

• Short summer courses in graphic design or Digital Illustration (4 weeks in June, all levels)
• 1 & 2-year Diploma courses in Graphic Design (taught in English)
• 3-year Bachelor of Arts Degree in Graphic Design (taught in English)
• Master of Graphic Design (30 weeks, for graduates with a compatible 3-year bachelor's degree in design, taught in English)

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Course Schedule:

The program runs on a semester system with regular lectures, desk critiques, and presentations. Field trips to Florence's art galleries, museums, and cultural sites are also included.

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Assessment Criteria:

Project development and completion are closely monitored by instructors. Projects are presented, discussed, and graded based on how effectively they solve the design problem.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

The faculty uses dynamic teaching methods, engaging course material, and interactive learning.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

Graduates can pursue careers as graphic designers, renderers, illustrators, production coordinators, leading designers, project managers, freelance designers, and design firm owners.

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Opportunities:

The program equips students with the necessary skills and portfolio to pursue entry-level positions in the design industry.

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Outcomes:

FIDI graduates have successfully secured positions in graphic design firms, advertising studios, and marketing firms.

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Studio Access:

The school provides access to design studios and computer labs equipped with industry-standard software.

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Additional Costs:

Students should budget an additional €150 per semester for field trip expenses.