Comics and Visual Storytelling

Study Plan

<p data-start="3130" data-end="3405">Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and mastery of the artistic and narrative techniques needed to thrive in the dynamic world of comics and visual design.</p> <h3 data-start="3407" data-end="3423">FIRST YEAR</h3> <p data-start="3424" data-end="3608">Introduces students to the main tools and techniques from a design, knowledge, and creative/critical thinking perspective, before guiding them into the vast world of computer graphics.</p> <p data-start="3610" data-end="4040">The first year of this engaging course will focus on learning and refining drawing techniques, providing a solid cultural and historical foundation in both the world of art and comics. Special attention will be given to American comics, exploring their strengths and challenges. Another key element will be the start of the authorship path, beginning with the Scriptwriting course and continuing throughout the three-year program.</p> <h3 data-start="4042" data-end="4059">SECOND YEAR</h3> <p data-start="4060" data-end="4477">Encourages immersion in the diverse universe of comics and its many facets, exploring the different markets and styles that define it globally. The first semester will focus on the Manga and Anime phenomenon, a world that fascinates readers across the globe. In the second semester, attention will shift to European comics, examining its invaluable schools and unique traits, especially Italian and French influences.</p> <p data-start="4479" data-end="4747">During the second year, the core focus will be the publishing industry, covering both traditional approaches and comic-specific applications, with a dedicated module on printing techniques and the use of various materials, including their application in digital media.</p> <p data-start="4749" data-end="5096">These concepts will be supported by theoretical knowledge to continue cultivating critical thinking. Technical skills will be wide-ranging, including both manual and digital drawing. Lastly, students will delve into the world of motion graphics and artificial intelligence&mdash;technologies that are transforming the field of visual and narrative arts.</p> <h3 data-start="5098" data-end="5114">THIRD YEAR</h3> <p data-start="5115" data-end="5819">Designed to fully develop and personalize all previously acquired skills. Particular emphasis will be placed on independent Graphic Novels, an area of high artistic and narrative relevance, and on multimedia design focused on Self-publishing as a way to learn how to promote one's work independently. Additionally, the third module of Scriptwriting will explore deeper authorial themes. The final year will be enriched with subjects that complement the curriculum with a professional outlook, such as Fundamentals of Cultural Marketing or Kids Development, entirely focused on the evolution of comics for young readers. The course will conclude with the educational activities planned for the final exam.</p>