Studio Arts College International (SACI) is more than an opportunity to study abroad in the birthplace of the Renaissance: it’s an experience you will carry with you, in your career and throughout your life.
Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), SACI offers a wide range of innovative, hands-on graduate and undergraduate programs in traditional and contemporary studio arts, design, conservation, art history, and Italian language and culture.
Surrounded by the great masterpieces of another age and a lively community of contemporary artists, studying at SACI is not only an opportunity to discover what came before you, but to be part of a vibrant culture that is overflowing with artistic life.
Begin a creative journey that will prepare you to succeed in the competitive art world. Many partial scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate study at SACI. We offer an easy online application process that you can use to submit and check on the status of your application.Visual Design
Undergraduate
ARTD(VD)495 Visual Design3
Term: Summer I, Summer II
Prerequisites: None
This course focuses on the design practice needed to create an effective visual presentation of ideas and information, for print or digital media, in both static and dynamic forms. Students are introduced to the theory, history, and fundamentals of visual communication through the use of words and images. Through practical exercises they learn how to organize and process data, design visuals and narratives, and finally disseminate them through traditional and digital media. They acquire and develop strategic, conceptual, usability, graphic design, and illustration skills, with special attention to the social and cultural dimensions of communication. These might include outlines of the psychology of design, the latest trends in brand communication, and a cultural history of color. Projects may include design of an infoposter, a booklet, a slideshow, or a short animation. Topics may range from a single concept to complex data. Tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign are introduced, and AfterEffects and Processing might be employed.
(See syllabus below. An updated syllabus will be posted at the beginning of each term.)
Syllabus & Faculty
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