Master of Arts in Communication Design
Milan, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 15,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* first year | 11,600 second year
Introduction
The Master’s in Communication Design is a two-year academic program that equips students with the knowledge and tools necessary to conceptualize, develop, and manage all phases of communication projects. The second part of the program allows students to explore their passion within the industry and determine where their talents can make the most significant impact.
The course has been designed for creative industries and design graduates to enhance interdisciplinary creative skills informed by advanced marketing tools and methodology, and provide an industrially relevant education.
Features
The Master’s program combines creativity and business, inspiration and data, the human factor and technology, aesthetics and algorithms, focusing on developing creative skills alongside design and marketing knowledge.
In the first semester, research tools, business fundamentals, and advanced project management methodologies are applied in an integrated marketing communication project. In the second semester, students tackle seven communication projects, simulating the work of an agency. Each project is associated with a different industry and company: fashion, automotive, food, consumer goods, telecommunications, and public utilities. The program provides students with the opportunity to collaborate with industry professionals and companies, fostering teamwork and skill development.
The most important goal of the Master’s program is to deepen understanding and become truly proficient in a specific industry sector: the business world no longer seeks generalists but individuals with specific skills and genuine passion.
Duration
The Master of Arts lasts 2 Academic Years (from January to July of the following year). Attendance is compulsory and full time.
Language
The Master of Arts course is held in English.
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Ideal Students
The ideal student for SPD is one who possesses a strong passion for design, coupled with a creative mindset and a commitment to innovation. They should be open to collaboration, eager to learn, and adaptable in a rapidly evolving design landscape. SPD values students who are dedicated, inquisitive, and driven to make a meaningful impact through their design work.
Admissions
Curriculum
- The Business Mindset
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Design for the Real World
- Design for a Better World
- Advanced Practice
- Major Project
Program Outcome
The Master’s course in Communication Design is organized in collaboration with major industry leaders and other universities. Certificates and academic credits are awarded according to the ECTS system.
Career Opportunities
With a Master of Arts Degree in Communication Design, you’ll have several career opportunities. Here are some options:
- Art Director: You could become an art director, overseeing the creative work of a team of designers and ensuring that projects meet aesthetic and communication standards.
- Creative Director: With experience, you could take on the role of creative director at a communication or design agency, leading creative strategy and project execution.
- Graphic Designer: You can work as a graphic designer, creating visual materials such as logos, brochures, posters, websites, and other visual communication assets.
- Motion Graphics Designer: If you are interested in animation and digital media, they can work as a motion graphics designer, creating animated content for videos, presentations, and advertisements.
- Digital Product Designer: You might specialize in designing digital products such as apps, software, or online platforms, focusing on visual aesthetics and usability.
Internship/Advanced Practice
This module provides the opportunity for the student to experience either a vocational internship with external institutions and companies, an internal research internship, or a period of study abroad.