Program Overview

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Objectives of the Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

The three-year bachelor's degree in Graphic Design at Accademia del Lusso provides in-depth knowledge and specific skills for the role of Graphic Designer, a key figure in the field of visual communication. Through a combination of theoretical and practical lessons, the course shapes students into well-rounded professionals, equipped with artistic and technical skills that take into account the plurality of expressive languages and the innovations that characterize the contemporary world.

This course will enable you to carry out personal analysis and research and to develop your own work, both through traditional graphics and drawing and multimedia digital graphics. Other course objectives are to ensure a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of graphic design, including layout, typography, color, imagery, and branding, and to become familiar with the most advanced tools and technologies used in the industry. You'll be encouraged to explore new ideas, develop your own sense of aesthetics, and understand the social and cultural role of design in contemporary society.

The role of the Graphic Designer is essential in today's industry, playing a fundamental role in the creation of corporate identities, marketing materials, advertising, packaging, websites, and more. Graphic Designers are responsible for the visual communication of a brand or message in order to effectively communicate a concept or idea to the public.

Qualification

Bachelor's degree (accredited), awarding 180 credits (ECTS)

Entry Requirements

• Secondary school (high school) diploma or equivalent
• Suitable level of teaching language (English OR Italian)
• Please see How to apply for information on admissions procedures

Teaching Method

At Accademia del Lusso, you will be taught by working professionals from the fashion and luxury sectors who have a wealth of knowledge and experience.

The bachelor's degree in Graphic Design contains a mixture of different teaching and learning techniques to develop a varied skill set and ensure a dynamic learning experience.

Lectures are combined with workshops and project work both in and out of the school, and field trips to companies, fashion events, trade fairs, and important fashion locations will take place throughout the three years of the course.

Study Plan

First Year

• Theory of Perception and Gestalt Psychology (Sector Code: ABST58 - CFA: 6)
• History of Contemporary Art (Sector Code: ABST47 - CFA: 6)
• Drawing for Decoration (Sector Code: ABAV3 - CFA: 6)
• Phenomenology of the Image (Sector Code: ABST46 - CFA: 6)
• Computer Graphics (Sector Code: ABTEC38 - CFA: 8)
• Graphic Design 1 - Informatics for Graphics 1 (Sector Code: ABTEC38 - CFA: 12)
• Theory and Method of Mass Media (Sector Code: ABPC65 - CFA: 4)
• Elements of Editorial Graphics (Sector Code: ABPR19 - CFA: 6)
• English Language 1 (Sector Code: ABLIN71 - CFA: 6)

Second Year

• Photography (Sector Code: ABPR31 - CFA: 6)
• Graphic Design 2 - Informatics for Graphics 2 (Sector Code: ABTEC38 - CFA: 10)
• Digital Image Processing (Sector Code: ABTEC38 - CFA: 6)
• Printmaking Techniques (Sector Code: ABAV4 - CFA: 6)
• Digital Video (Sector Code: ABTEC43 - CFA: 6)
• Brand Design (Sector Code: ABTEC37 - CFA: 8)
• Design Methodology for Visual Communication (Sector Code: ABTEC37 - CFA: 6)
• Interaction Design (Sector Code: ABTEC42 - CFA: 6)
• English Language 2 (Sector Code: ABLIN71 - CFA: 6)

Third Year

• Direction of Photography (Sector Code: ABPR31 - CFA: 6)
• Elements of Morphology and Form Dynamics (Sector Code: ABAV01 - CFA: 6)
• Graphic Design 3 - Informatics for Graphics 3 (Sector Code: ABTEC38 - CFA: 10)
• Theory and Analysis of Cinema and Audiovisuals (Sector Code: ABPC65 - CFA: 4)
• Packaging (Sector Code: ABTEC37 - CFA: 8)
• Law of Information and Digital Communication (Sector Code: ABLE70 - CFA: 4)
• English for Artistic Communication (Sector Code: ABLIN71 - CFA: 6)
• Elective Subjects (CFA: 10)
• Final Exam (CFA: 6)

Career Opportunities

What are some of the main career opportunities offered by the bachelor's degree course in Graphic Design?

• Advertising Graphic Designer
• Graphic Designer for Publishing
• Packaging Designer
• Corporate In-house Designer

Tuition Fees

• EU citizens: €18,950
• Non-EU citizens: €21,350

Attendance

• Full-time in-person

Duration

• 3 years

Language

• English - Italian

Locations

• Milan

Start Date

• October

Enrolment

• Open enrolment

Class Size

• Max 15 students