Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Genoa offers a comprehensive program in the field of design and graphics, providing students with a historical and critical understanding of the discipline.

Program Structure

The program is composed of two modules:

• Storia del Design (History of Design)
• Storia della Grafica (History of Graphics)

These modules are interconnected, allowing for parallels and comparisons to be drawn between the two fields.

Presentation

The program aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the historical and methodological aspects of design, from its inception to the present day. The course is structured chronologically and thematically, enabling students to contextualize the discipline of design.

Objectives and Contents

Formative Objectives

The integrated course consists of the History of Design and History of Graphics modules.

Detailed Formative Objectives and Learning Outcomes

These are specified in the individual modules.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this program, although students are advised to review historical content related to the period (as covered in the last year of secondary school) to better understand the topics discussed during lessons.

Teaching Methods

These are specified in the individual modules.

Program/Content

The content of the program is outlined in the individual modules.

Texts/Bibliography

The required texts and bibliography are listed in the individual modules.

Instructors and Commissions

The instructors for this program are:

• Luisa Chimenz
• Maria Elisabetta Ruggiero

Lessons

Start of Lessons

The start date of the lessons is not specified.

Lesson Schedule

The schedule for this course can be found on the EasyAcademy portal.

Exams

Exam Methods

These are specified in the individual modules.

Assessment Methods

These are specified in the individual modules.

Exam Calendar

The exam calendar is as follows:

• 28/01/2026, 10:00, Genoa, Oral exam, History of Graphics
• 16/06/2026, 10:00, Genoa, Oral exam, History of Graphics

Credits and Course Code

• Course Code: Not specified
• Credits (CFU): 9 CFU for the first year, Design of Products and Communication 11942 (L-4 R) - Genoa
• Academic Year: 2025/2026
• Language: Italian
• Location: Genoa