Academy of Fine Arts of L'Aquila

The academic courses of the level I Diploma of the School of Graphics are designed to teach artistic skills and qualified professionalism, taking into account the pluralism of languages and innovation in techniques that characterize today, enabling students to develop their own individual line of research in the field of graphic art and drawing linked to traditional techniques and in the field of elaboration and experimentation of multimedia and contemporary graphics, in conservation and cataloguing of art prints.

Graduates of the school’s diploma courses will:

- learn techniques in the field of chalcography, xylography, screen printing, photography, computer graphics and printing; the history and methodology of graphic processes and art printing;

and practical command of art methods and study, as well as sculpture techniques and technology, acquiring an autonomous and personal awareness of artistic production;

- possess the necessary methodological and analytical instruments necessary for the acquisition of competency in expressive languages and more advanced techniques and technology;

- be able to communicate efficiently about their field of interest and be able to exchange information of a general nature in at least one of the languages of the European Union, besides their own;

- possess suitable skills and tools for communication and information management, in particular, in the field of computer science.

Graduates from the School will be able to work professionally in a variety of sectors as freelance artists, and in the field of visual arts and creative activities. They will also be able to collaborate, in the many applied fields, in the programming, design and implementation of graphics in traditional fields as well as in sectors using new technology and nationally and internationally recognized linguistic expressions.

The Academy organizes suitable placements and work experience opportunities in collaboration with public and private organizations to give students the opportunity to gain professional experience in their field of interest. In addition, the Academy sets up specific training modules for each course.

Entry requirements:

• a high school diploma or the equivalent qualification from a school abroad recognised by the Academy in line with international agreements;

• adequate, preparatory knowledge for entry to the School of Sculpture assessed by an entrance test

At the School’s discretion, students who do not gain a satisfactory pass may be admitted on condition they attend specific, supplementary courses in their first year of study.

The entrance tests consist of :

• a multiple response test: 50% general knowledge 50% relevant to the School’s area of study;

• a live drawing test which may include live models or other subject chosen by the Commission;

• a graphic drawing test – free theme, using whatever technique the candidate is comfortable with.

The tests take place over a series of days and finish with an interview.

The final exam consists of the evaluation of two theses:

• one of an artistic/design nature consisting of work on a theme assigned by the tutor of the course;

• the other of a historical and theoretical nature or methodological or technical and artistic nature, taking the form of an essay on one of the disciplines covered in the curriculum or the student’s personal study plan.

Type of teaching

Code

Artistic/scientific sector

Teaching field

Total number of teaching credits

Courses per year

Year

ABAV01

Artistic Anatomy

Artistic Anatomy

8

1

1

ABST47

Style, History of Art and Costume

Style, History of Art and Costume

12

2

1-2

ABST46

Aesthetics

Aesthetics

8

1

1

ABST58

Theory of perception and psychology of form

Theory of perception and psychology of form

8

1

1

ABAV03

Design

Design

6

1

2

ABPR31

Photography

Photography

6

1

1

ABAV02

Engraving techniques – Art graphics

Engraving techniques – Art graphics

24

2

1-2

ABAV04

Special graphic techniques

Special graphic techniques

8

1

1

ABTEC38

Digital applications for visual arts

Digital applications for the arts

12

2

1-2

ABPR30

Material technology

Material technology

6

1

1

ABST51

Phenomenology of contemporary art

Phenomenology of contemporary art

6

1

1

ABST52

History and methodology of art criticism

History and methodology of art criticism

6

1

2

ABPC65

Mass media theory and method

Mass media theory and method

8

1

3

ABTEC43

Audiovisual languages and techniques

Digital video

6

1

1-2

ABPR16

Drawing for design

Design techniques and technology

6

1

1

ABAV4

Special graphic techniques

Printing process techniques

8

1

1

ABTEC43

Audiovisual languages and techniques

Filming techniques

6

1

1

ABAV2

Engraving techniques – Art graphics

Experimental calcographic techniques

8

1

1

ABPR15

Design methodology

Design methodology

6

1

2

ABPR17

Design

Design

8

1

2

ABPR19

Graphic design

Graphic design

6

1

3

ABTEC43

Audiovisual languages and techniques

Video editing

8

1

2

ABTEC38

Digital applications for the visual arts

Digital printing techniques and technology

6

1

3

ABPR30

Material technology

Material technology for graphics

6

1

2

ABPR19

Graphic design

Elements of editorial graphics

6

1

1

ABPR19

Graphic design

Web design

8

1

2