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CDES 3108 Graphic Design: Florence, Signs of the City
Studio Art & Fashion Design Program
Florence, Italy
Dates: 1/12/27 - 4/30/27
CDES 3108 Graphic Design: Florence, Signs of the City
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: Santa Reparata International School of Art
Location: Florence, Italy
Primary Subject Area: Art History
Instruction in: English
Course Code: ART 358/CDES 3108
Transcript Source: Partner Institution
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 90
Prerequisites: Basic graphic design skills, main graphic design software knowledge (i.e. Adobe suite)
Additional Fee: $105.00
Additional Fee Description: This course requires payment of an additional fee to cover active learning components that are above and beyond typical course costs, such as site visits, entrance fees and other expenses.
DESCRIPTION
Cities surround us with a number of signs as wide as it is our capability to recognize, decode and use them. Cities like Florence, built upon so many layers of History and artistic and cultural milestones offer the unique occasion to expand and boost our knowledge and creativity by observing things from different points of view.
We will explore Florence to understand how the city really works and what we should be looking at. We will do this by mapping, analyzing and using elements of everyday design such as storefront signs and the remaining urban signs from throughout the epochs of the city. The material found in our explorations will be the basis of a graphic and visual design practice that every student will develop in different kinds of media, online and/or offline.
Design course intended for intermediate/advanced students in Communication Design. Students should come equipped with personal computer and Adobe software. SRISA studio courses will have personal and course materials to be purchased in Florence. Unless otherwise specified, there is no need to bring consumable supplies with you. On the first day of class, your professor will inform you of the materials needed and where to get them in Florence.
We will explore Florence to understand how the city really works and what we should be looking at. We will do this by mapping, analyzing and using elements of everyday design such as storefront signs and the remaining urban signs from throughout the epochs of the city. The material found in our explorations will be the basis of a graphic and visual design practice that every student will develop in different kinds of media, online and/or offline.
Design course intended for intermediate/advanced students in Communication Design. Students should come equipped with personal computer and Adobe software. SRISA studio courses will have personal and course materials to be purchased in Florence. Unless otherwise specified, there is no need to bring consumable supplies with you. On the first day of class, your professor will inform you of the materials needed and where to get them in Florence.