Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design
Rome University of Fine Arts (RUFA)
Key Information
Campus location
Rome, Italy
Languages
Italian, English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 10,000 / per year
Application deadline
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Introduction
The Graphic Designer plays a key role in all projects that involve visual communication. From publishing to packaging, corporate identity to exhibits, signage to advertising. Graphic Design is a multidisciplinary profession that combines various elements of communication (signs, fonts, colours and images) to define forms of expression that must always be original and contemporary. RUFA Graphic Design graduates tackle this job market thanks to the many skills they acquired during the program they attended at the Academy, which covers the many different aspects of visual communication. Graduates are trained in art history and publishing and have the ability to work with traditional graphics techniques as well as multimedia. Having acquired a thorough knowledge of graphics and photography, as well as of the current technologies and those of the future, RUFA graduates possess the ability to implement projects related to institutional identity, brand image, web design, wayfinding, and advertising. The profile of RUFA graduates is that of visual designers that can work in many scenarios: from independent professional practice to working within advertising agencies, public institutions, and companies.
The Academic Bachelor of Arts is equivalent to a University Bachelor’s Degree.
*All lessons include mandatory attendance at RUFA’s locations in Rome.
Coordinator: Guido Lombardo
Tutor: Luigi Iacobelli
Lecturers: Elisa Abbadessa, Agnese Angelini, Maria Pina Bentivenga, Paolo Buonaiuto, Emanuele Cappelli, Andrea Cavallari, Stefano Compagnucci, Alessio Cremisini, Francesco Fidani, Genny Di Bert, Giulio Fermetti, Emanuele Frasca, Alessandra Giacomelli, Alessandro Gori, Luigi Iacobelli, Guido Lombardo, David Mozzetta, Massimiliano Napoli, Antonio Pace, Enrico Parisio, Harald Pizzinini, Giordano Ricciardi, Christian Rizzo, Lucia Sforza, Claudio Spuri, Andrea Vendetti.
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Curriculum
Year | Subject | ECTS | Hours |
I Year | Technical drawing & project design | 10 | 125 |
Computer graphics | 10 | 125 | |
History of printing & publishing | 8 | 60 | |
Graphic design 1 | 12 | 150 | |
Photography | 8 | 100 | |
An elective subject to be chosen between: Semiotics of art
Illustration |
6 6 |
45 75 | |
Elective educational activities | 6 | / | |
II Year | Design methodology | 6 | 75 |
History of contemporary art | 6 | 45 | |
Graphic design 2 | 12 | 150 | |
Web design | 8 | 100 | |
Features of publication design | 8 | 100 | |
Photography 2 | 6 | 75 | |
Copywriting 1 | 4 | 50 | |
Techniques and technologies for graphic design | 6 | 75 | |
Elective educational activities | 4 | / | |
III Year | Mass media theory and methods | 6 | 150 |
Graphic design 3 | 12 | 50 | |
Packaging | |||
Copywriting 2 | 4 | 75 | |
Digital animation techniques | 6 | 50 | |
Digital modeling techniques | 6 | 50 | |
Computer technologies | |||
English | 4 | 30 | |
Further language and interpersonal skills, internships, etc. | 4 | 100 | |
III Year | Thesis | 8 | / |
Total Credits | 180 |
Career Opportunities
Art Direction, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Illustration, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Publication design, Web design, Social media
Admissions
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Program Outcome
The signs all around you.
You will play a key role in all of the visual communication projects, from publishing to unconventional marketing, from corporate identity to advertising, from signposting to promotions.
Ideal Students
First Level Academic Diploma, equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree