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Summer Course: Graphic design and Portfolio at IED Florence
Location: Italy: Florence
Term: Summer
Dates: June 25 - July 20, 2012
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Phone: +39 02 55192963
Fax: +39 02 5468517
Description
Introduces the development of Italian graphic design utilizing lectures, case studies and site visits to design studios, exhibitions and workshops with industry professionals. Topics include basics of design, image management, layout and animation using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, which prepare students for a final project that conceptualizes a future " imaginary" Florence.
Admission requirements: Introductory courses are intended for students at all levels of experience, including absolute beginners. No specific skills are required. Applicants should also show curiosity, passion and motivation.
Highlights
Topics covered: Semiotics, historical background of graphics and design, introduction to typography and page layout, color analysis and management, fundamentals of Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator including the use of layers, colors, text tools, pencil and brushes, picture placement and exporting to diverse media, introduction to developing and maintaining a professional portfolio.
Level: Introductory
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Minimum Education
Diploma/Certification
Cost in US$:
Cost Includes:
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Independent living
- Other
Participants Travel to Italy
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Other
- Written Application
IED - Istituto Europeo di Design's Mission Statement
The Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) is a design school that attracts students from over 90 different countries to its one and three year/four undergraduate, masters courses and advanced training. The school was born in 1966 to the intuition of its President Francesco Morelli. Through time, it has become a 100% Made in Italy international network of excellence, operating in the fields of training and research, in the disciplines of Design, Fashion, Visual Communication and Management. The school is spread around twelve cities: (Milan, Turin, Venice,Cagliari, Florence, Rome, Barcelona, Madrid, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing and Shanghai). Every year more than 1800 foreign students enroll in its courses, mainly coming from Europe, Central and South America and East Asia. The school offers more than 500 courses in English, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
Year Founded
1966
