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Media Design and New Technologies

Undergraduate

Creative Technologies

Bachelor of Arts in

Creative Technologies

The Programme: overview

The BA in Creative Technologies (First Level Academic Degree in New Technologies for Applied Arts) explores the world of CGI and aims at growing professional figures in the fields of Game, VFX and 3D. Over the whole programme the students learn the most innovative digital techniques: from virtual production to develop VFX in real time, to character design and animation with the use of motion capture systems, from the development of videogames to the design of virtual reality experiences.

Over the BA, students will have the opportunity to:

Produce Visual Effects for audiovisual projects
Create 3D characters and environments
Design and develop video games, and use innovative techniques and technologies (Mocap , AI, Virtual Production)

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STUDY PLAN

The programme enables students to acquire the subject’s basic knowledge and skills and to undertake a specialising path in the field of interest through a project-based and experiential didactic approach. After a preliminary and common first year, students choose their specialisation that characterises the practical-design courses of the second and third years. Theoretical subjects remain common to both specialisations. FIRST YEAR Students acquire fundamental basic skills in digital culture and practice. Through theoretical paths they analyse the forms of audiovisual narration, the demands of contemporary art, the expressive languages of linear audiovisuals and the production scenarios that integrate creativity, design, art and technology. Through workshop practices, students learn the basic techniques inherent in the world of audiovisual sets and take their first steps in the Concept art and 3D modeling environment.   SECOND YEAR Students are guided on an in-depth study path of digital disciplines by choosing one of the two programme specialisations provided: VFX and 3D, Game. Particular attention is given to the contemporary methods and techniques used in the videogame industry and digital video productions. Supervised by lecturers and professionals, students tackle the production of digital videos, characters, and CGI sets, non-linear multimedia works and video games.   THIRD YEAR It defines students’ knowledge and skills and prepares them for the autonomous management of the entire creative process inherent to 3D, VFX, and Game, in relation to the current professional context of production and distribution. During the first semester, through an unconventional approach, students broaden their field of interest and specialisation by collectively participating in a single experimental production. The second semester is entirely dedicated to the design and development of their thesis project.

Department: Design and Applied Arts

Area: Media Design and New Technologies

Title Awarded: First Level Academic Degree

Credits: 180 CFA

Starting: October 2023

Duration: 3 years

Languages: Italian and English

Campus: Milan

Specialisations: your academic career

Specialisation: VFX and 3D

The VFX and 3D specialisation accompanies students in the exploration of the languages, techniques and technologies that belong to the CGI field, starting from independent productions to the contexts of the global digital entertainment industry.

Specialisation: Game

It provides students with the technical and cognitive elements for the advanced game design and with skills in interactive prototyping of functional scripts for the main game engines.

Our Faculty

Luca Poncellini

Design and Applied Arts Department Head

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Vincenzo Cuccia

Media Design and New Technologies Area Leader

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Andrea Maggiolo

BA in Creative Technologies Course Advisor Leader

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Study and career opportunities

Study abroad programmes

NABA provides students with the opportunity to study abroad as part of their academic experience.
NABA Academic Coordination Office, in charge for the management of the exchange programmes, supports students in taking advantage of the international study opportunities through exchange programmes and promoting educational experiences thanks to a network including numerous prestigious international partner universities.

NABA counts more than 70 cooperation agreements with academies and universities through the Erasmus+ Programme in Europe and others international cooperation agreements with several universities outside Europe.

Companies and institutions placement

NABA has developed strong relationships with leading companies that provide internships for NABA students.

Job Placement

NABA's Career Service helps students and graduates identify and apply for internships and staff positions with prospective employers. 89% of NABA graduates find employment during the first year after graduation (data certified by Ipsos Observer regarding 2015 NABA graduates). Students also receive advice and assistance in drafting their résumés, writing job search letters, and organizing their professional portfolios.

After the Bachelor of Arts

Continue your academic career:

Master of Arts in New Technologies for Arts

Kick-off your career. Among the career opportunities:

Creative technologist
Technical artist
VFX artist
Compositor
Colourist
3D artist
Character designer
CGI animator
Game developer
Concept artist

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