BA Degree in Digital Publishing and Communication - E-Publishing
OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
The program offers an in-depth study of visual communication and digital media theory and practices that allow students to develop and experiment with knowledge and skills in a highly innovative context. . Students will engage in disciplines related to photography, videomaking, interactive digital media, graphic design, editorial design, and intercultural communication through relevant and innovative examples from Italy and abroad related to visual theory, history, and semiotics. Through the study of the disciplines and media-based projects, students will be challenged to critically examine the production and meaning of media. Coursework is supported by experiential learning methodologies that directly involve students in industry experience and the local community.
Program objectives:
- Gain knowledge of digital media and visual communication theories and practice.
- Develop a strong command of contemporary imaging and aesthetics.
- Develop and deliver creative concepts, apply visual language in multiple forms of digital media, and produce creative and compelling visual storytelling for professional contexts.
- Apply critical thinking, visual deconstruction/reconstruction, and visual problem solving for communicational needs in design systems, publication design, electronic media, typography, and 3D packaging design.
- Acquire a critically informed photographic approach, visual grammar of photography and intent, analysis and technical mastery of photographic imagery, and familiarity with studio and non – studio environment.
- Develop a successful visual message in three different dimensions, create a visually strong brand, employ concept successfully in various forms of visual communication, and conduct a concise presentation of a developed brand.
- Gain fluency in visual production for publishing formats, format and content curation of diverse products, and adapting effective communication to emerging form of content creation.
- Produce a coherent visual portfolio that accurately reflects the student’s personal development of visual and media identity and language.
Outcomes:
- Management and curation of digital content.
- Project management.
- Production of digital content for collaborative and individual projects.
- Application of digital media theory and skills to professional projects related to photography, videomaking, books, periodicals, and multimedia.
Career opportunities:
The program prepares students to enter creative industries related to media design, photography, visual communication, and publishing through roles as as the following.
Photographer, photo editor
Curator
Digital strategist
Interactive media designer
Creative director
Brand manager
Digital artist
Visual consultant for corporate communication
Designer, editor, production manager for books and periodicals
Product designer
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to further pursue studies at the graduate level.
The program offers an in-depth study of visual communication and digital media theory and practices that allow students to develop and experiment with knowledge and skills in a highly innovative context. . Students will engage in disciplines related to photography, videomaking, interactive digital media, graphic design, editorial design, and intercultural communication through relevant and innovative examples from Italy and abroad related to visual theory, history, and semiotics. Through the study of the disciplines and media-based projects, students will be challenged to critically examine the production and meaning of media. Coursework is supported by experiential learning methodologies that directly involve students in industry experience and the local community.
Program objectives:
- Gain knowledge of digital media and visual communication theories and practice.
- Develop a strong command of contemporary imaging and aesthetics.
- Develop and deliver creative concepts, apply visual language in multiple forms of digital media, and produce creative and compelling visual storytelling for professional contexts.
- Apply critical thinking, visual deconstruction/reconstruction, and visual problem solving for communicational needs in design systems, publication design, electronic media, typography, and 3D packaging design.
- Acquire a critically informed photographic approach, visual grammar of photography and intent, analysis and technical mastery of photographic imagery, and familiarity with studio and non – studio environment.
- Develop a successful visual message in three different dimensions, create a visually strong brand, employ concept successfully in various forms of visual communication, and conduct a concise presentation of a developed brand.
- Gain fluency in visual production for publishing formats, format and content curation of diverse products, and adapting effective communication to emerging form of content creation.
- Produce a coherent visual portfolio that accurately reflects the student’s personal development of visual and media identity and language.
Outcomes:
- Management and curation of digital content.
- Project management.
- Production of digital content for collaborative and individual projects.
- Application of digital media theory and skills to professional projects related to photography, videomaking, books, periodicals, and multimedia.
Career opportunities:
The program prepares students to enter creative industries related to media design, photography, visual communication, and publishing through roles as as the following.
Photographer, photo editor
Curator
Digital strategist
Interactive media designer
Creative director
Brand manager
Digital artist
Visual consultant for corporate communication
Designer, editor, production manager for books and periodicals
Product designer
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to further pursue studies at the graduate level.
B.A. CURRICULUM
General Education Requirements ( 48 credits )
English Composition | |
Mathematics | |
Physical & Biological Science | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences |
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Diversity & Intercultural Studies | |
Italian Language |
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Humanities |
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Core Curriculum ( 28 credits )
- DIVCCG150 Introduction to Computer Graphics
- PSELHS300S Introduction to Health and Safety
- CPPULM330 Magazine Editing and Publishing I
- IDIDCD280 3D Computer Design and Rendering
- DIVCDF190 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio I
- DIVPCV205 Introduction to Creative Videomaking Experiential Learning
- CPPULM430 Magazine Editing and Publishing II
- FAFPFP140 Introduction to Film Photography
- IDPDPD210 Introduction to Product Design
- IDPDPF285 Introduction to 3D Printing and Fabrication
- PSSPJN001 January EL Project I NC
- PSSPJN002 January EL Project II NC
Capstone Project – In the area of Program Concentration ( 3 credits )
Experiential Learning Field Hours ( 0 credits )
- DIPHID185 Introduction to Digital Photography Experiential Learning
- DIVPCV205 Introduction to Creative Videomaking Experiential Learning
- CPPUFE305 Fundamentals of Publishing and Editing Experiential Learning
- CPPUPB315 Professional Book Production Experiential Learning
Concentration Course Work ( 24 credits )
- CPPUFE305 Fundamentals of Publishing and Editing Experiential Learning
- CPPUPB315 Professional Book Production Experiential Learning
- CPPUEP330 E-Publishing
- DIVCAD330 Art Direction
- DIVCDF250 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio II
- DIVCDF300 Visual Communication Design Fundamentals Studio III
- CPMCIC440 Interpersonal Communication
- DIPHAD400 Advanced Digital Photography
Free Electives - Suggested ( 12 credits )
- GSANCA300 Cultural Anthropology
- CPJLCS235 Art, Fashion, Food, and Wine Journalism
- LARSRS150 Introduction to Religious Studies
- LAAHAH210 Introduction to Art History