Overview
The SRISA Graphic Design program prepares students for a career
in the field of visual communications. The program will not only consist
of the development of creative and analytical thought but also provide
technical mastery on industry standard software such as the Adobe Creative
Suite. Students will be encompassed by various facets of the design
industry including web design and identity design to typography and
self-promotion that will allow a multi-disciplinary approach to the
learning process. Being based in Florence, students will be introduced
to Italian design systems and the importance Europe has played in the
development of design concepts and typography. On completion of the
program students will be confident in their technical and conceptual
ability and be prepared to work within communication design consultancies,
interdisciplinary consultancies, publishing houses, new media/multimedia
studios, and advertising agencies.
Semester Program
The semester program is tailored to students with limited time and
that wish to gain an overview or advancement in the design industry.
Throughout the program, students will become familiar with a wide range
of digital media and become comfortable in the application of industry
standard digital tools. Courses will provide technical and theoretical
information on communication design, digital images and typography.
Graphic Design Certificate
One-year program
A second pathway
for students is to enroll in a one-year graphic design program. Students
will learn all facets of graphic design and in completion become fully
prepared to work in the design industry. Students will be faced with
a variety of portfolio projects from print design and typography to
multimedia presentations. Courses will be structured to give a practical
and conceptual insight to design through studio visits, tutorials, printing
workshops and guest lectures. At the end of the year students will become
familiar with design research and will write a thesis in conjunction
with an exhibition and final portfolio presentation.
Facilities
SRISA design facilities contain the most advanced imaging software
and hardware used in the industry today. The Design Lab is located in
Palazzo Palla Strozzi, overlooking a beautiful Strozzi square in the
center of Florence. The lab contains Apple G4 and G5 computers, laser
and color inkjet printers. All computers are loaded with the Adobe CS
Suite software and multimedia programs. The Design lab also houses a
large reference catalogue of various design books, manuals and magazines.
Required Materials
Students are required to provide their own paper for printing. Students
with lap tops are encouraged to bring them to the school. They will
be provided with software programs being used, however, they must be
removed from students' computers at the end of the semester. Students
are encouraged to bring a Jump Drive for transferring and saving documents.
Lab Fees: Students will be required in some occasions
to pay for printing materials
Estimated cost: 50 euro/semesterCourse fees and lab information
The course fee for these courses covers some of the general supplies provided to each student including printing inks and paper for printing.
- Digital Cameras:Though there are digital cameras available for students to check-out.students are encouraged to bring their own digital camera.Students bringing a digital camera should also bring a card reader for downloading images.
- Jump Drive.Students are encouraged to bring a jump drive (mini hard drive) to save images and work done on the computer.These can be purchased for about $50.
- Lap Top computers.Students with lap top computers are encouraged to bring them. Students will be able to connect to the inter-net though wire-less airport or through Ethernet connection.
Courses
Digital Imaging I
Digital Imaging II
Typography and Identity
Self Promotion and Portfolio
Digital Tools I
Digital Tools II
Web Design I (Flash, HTML)
Web Design II (Flash, ActionScript)
Graphic Design I
Graphic Design II
Independent Study Graphic Design
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