summer graphic design

design school in florence, italy

The short summer course is a basic but intensive course of the graphic design process. The studio design course is an introduction to graphic design theory and its application. This short summer course is designed for students with an interest in beginning their studies into graphics. The course is also perfect for those who are currently studying marketing or advertising who wish to expand into visual arts. The course rapidly moves from the fundamental design principals, to the process of planning, to the final guidelines for the creation of resolved two-dimensional art work.

DESCRIPTION
The entire course is held in the English language. The short course teaches the information on graphic design basics. The succinct but comprehensive coverage of the multitude of technical issues confronting today’s graphic designers, coupled with examples of graphics from around the world with focus on typically Italian graphic design. GDV 105-Graphic Design Summer Course- 3 Credits

june summer course schedule

The short course is held for 4 weeks each summer during the month of June only. For the exact dates see our academic calendar.

The course meets 3 hrs per day - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00-13:00. There is also a course of Italian Language for 1 hr-per day - Monday, Wed, Thursday 13:00-14:00. See here the Summer Application Form:

  • (Online Summer Application).

    ITALIAN LANGUAGE
    We also combine the Graphic Design courses with Italian language for 3hrs per week – a chance to build confidence and understanding of one of the most beautiful languages in the world. A development of knowledge of the language can help you to enjoy the culture and customs of Florence and Italy even more.


  • Graphic Design
    Graphic design summer COURSES

    Short summer courses of graphic design are an intensive introduction to the design process. The studio design course is an introduction to graphic design theory and its application. The course rapidly moves through the fundamental design principles, the planning process and finally the guidelines used in order to create innovative two-dimensional art-work and visual graphics.

    Graphic Design Summer Course :
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Levels : Basic

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    Digital Illustration
    digital illustration summer

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    Digital Illustration Summer Course
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Levels : All

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    Architecture
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    Architecture Summer Course :
    Duration 4 weeks
    Levels : All

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    Furniture Design
    furniture design summer COURSES

    Furniture design is one of Italy’s most respected areas of knowledge. The purpose of the short summer course is to develop students’ understanding and conceptual skills of all aspects of furniture design from design to production to the development of prototypes. During the 4 week program, students study presentation of history, theories, works and trends of Italian and International furniture.

    Furniture Summer Course :
    Duration: 4 weeks
    Levels : Basic or Advanced

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