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Visual Design Semester

Semester courses · undergraduate
Undergraduate
MILANO
DUBAI

Aimed at students with at least one-year previous study in their selected area, study abroad semesters (5 – 6 months) offer participants a chance gain invaluable insights into European style and lifestyle, cultural influences, trends, contemporary issues as well as the impact of luxury companies and brands, and creative and contemporary issues in art and design in Europe’s capitals.

MILANO

Enhance graphic and multimedia design skills for effective and innovative visual communication. Semester courses in visual design combine a mix of technical design skills covering some of the most important digital software, including drawing and design elements of typography and lettering, colour, print, and layout composition to create meaningful designs in a technological and emotionally charged world. Aimed at participants with at least one-year previous undergraduate study in visual/graphic design, or similar field, these short courses cover key subjects rendering and communication, together with visual research and analysis of brand and mass communication.  Participants investigate ways to communicate through visual language and storytelling in order to create a new image in brand identity, a new vision in advertising, or innovative ideas in publishing and in online magazines for the luxury, fashion and creative industries.

Study Abroad Structure (5 – 6 months)

Study abroad courses provide an opportunity to see the world, experience new cultures, learn a new language, visit neighbouring countries, and make new lifelong friends. Study abroad semesters at Istituto Marangoni offer participants a chance to experience different styles of education and learn key skills from international experts in the field. The study abroad level is structured and taught at year two of a three-year undergraduate programme. According to the chosen course, credit transcripts* or class (contact) hours are awarded on successful completion. Courses are offered twice a year, in autumn and spring.  Course content changes with each start date to offer a wider range of subjects, giving participants the opportunity to choose the course that best suits their needs.
23 Sep 2026
Italian · English  - Fee
Enrollment Fee
€4,000
Only course fee
€8,350
15 Feb 2027
Italian · English  - Fee
Enrollment Fee
€4,000
Tuition Fee
€8,350

Programme Specification

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Learning focus Semester 1 · autumn start
Learning focus Semester 2 · spring start
  • Introduction to Design Information Technology
  • Sociology & Anthropology of Communication
  • Aesthetics Trends History
  • Design Rendering & Communication
  • Environment Design
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Mass Communication
  • Brand Communication
  • Visual Research
  • Multimedia Planning

DUBAI

This semester-abroad program in Visual Design equips students with the skills to craft compelling visual narratives across diverse media. Through a project-based learning approach, students will explore key subjects such as Brand CommunicationCommunication in Exhibitions, and Communication Tools & Techniques, developing expertise in creating engaging and strategic content for brands and cultural institutions.

The course delves into Communication Theory to provide a strong conceptual foundation while incorporating Interface DesignDigital Video Production, and Multimedia Design to foster technical proficiency. A historical perspective is also emphasized, with Aesthetic Trends History examining the visual languages that have shaped contemporary design and digital culture.

Students will engage in hands-on projects, working with real-world briefs to sharpen their design thinking and storytelling skills. By the end of the program, graduates will be prepared to navigate the evolving landscape of visual design, crafting meaningful experiences across digital and physical platforms.

28 Sep 2026
English  - Fee
Enrollment Fee
درهم AED16,000
Tuition Fee
درهم AED31,000

5% VAT must be added to all the fees

22 Feb 2027
English  - Fee
Enrollment Fee
درهم AED16,800
Tuition Fee
درهم AED32,550

5% VAT must be added to all the fees

SUBJECTS
Learning focus Semester 2 · spring start

Learning focus Semester 1 – October Start

  • Communication in Exhibitions
  • Communication Tools & Techniques
  • Brand Communication
  • Communication Theory
  • Digital Video

 

Learning focus Semester 2 – February Start

  • Communication in Exhibitions
  • Communication Tools & Techniques
  • Interface Design
  • Fashion Trends History
  • Multimedia Design
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Mass Communication
  • Brand Communication
  • Visual Research
  • Multimedia Planning
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