Graphic Design and Art Direction
Milan
ITA
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ENG
First Level Academic Diploma in Visual Communication Design - Specialization Graphic Design
Language
Italian, English
Start date
October 2026
January 2027
Frequency
Full time
Fruition
On campus
Duration
3 Years
Credits
180 CFA / ECTS
The Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Art Direction at IED Milano trains professionals in visual communication through design methodologies that emphasise ethical awareness and social responsibility. The programme allows students to explore graphic design across different fields, including corporate and social identity and communication, social media, publishing and advertising. Skills range from publishing and branding to exhibit design, motion graphics, 3D modelling, web and app design. The productive environment of Milan fosters projects linked to sustainability, social design and services for integration and inclusion, as well as emerging scenarios in entertainment and digital ecosystems.
Course structure and contents:
The IED programme spans three years, during which design is integrated with cultural knowledge, dialogue with professionals, technical skills and innovative tools.
First Year: Students acquire the foundations of graphic design and visual communication, learning to use the main Adobe Suite software and exploring the potential of generative artificial intelligence. Theoretical courses provide tools to read and interpret visual language, covering topics such as colour theory, semiotics and art history.
Second Year: Students develop a more structured design approach, applying it to areas such as brand identity, packaging, advertising, UI/UX design and visual journalism. Techniques include animation, 3D modelling and editing, using software such as Figma, Blender, Cinema 4D, Midjourney and OpenAI. Theoretical lessons deepen knowledge of interactivity, digital content management and the languages of social and commercial communication, fostering greater autonomy and strategic vision.
Third Year: Students tackle complex projects applying all acquired skills, working on digital interfaces, motion graphics, spatial design and interactive communication. Theoretical courses accompanying workshops focus on the ethical role of the designer, market trend analysis and regulatory aspects, enabling students to manage design cycles responsibly.
The dissertation project is the moment of synthesis, integrating creativity, technical expertise and organisational skills to produce professional works ranging from institutional to interactive communication, often in collaboration with organisations and companies.
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Faculty
Francesca Valan
Industrial Designer
Paolo Ravasi
Architect and Designer
Massimo Hachen
Architect, Designer, Artist
Davide Corno
Marketing and communication manager
Mauro Panzeri
Art Director for Edizioni Ambiente, Milan
Roberto Ghislandi
Photographer & Teacher
Mauro Paffi
Motion Graphics Artist, Editor & Dop
Marina Bonanni
Graphic Designer
Antonella Giardina
Philosopher and Designer
Mauro Santella
Graphic Designer
Stefano Uvietta
Photographer
Simona Marzorati
Creative director, journalist
Michelangelo Petralito
Creative Director / Owner of studio PR-A
Simone Baboni
Digital Designer
Daniele Mastrapasqua
Architect
Federico Sartori
Graphic Designer
Bruno D'Arrigo
Graphic Designer
Simona Bordone
Special projects for Domus, IED lecturer, chair of Fondazione Wurmkos onlus
Bruno Gregory
Digital Artist and Limited edition designer
Marco Pea
Owner and graphic designer at '48
Sara Caliumi
Visual Art Designer
Silvia Mainoni
Designer and co-founder of White Designer Studio
Angeleri Ulises
Graphic Designer
Arrighetti Alessia
Graphic Designer
Emanuele Basso
Creative Director
Nicoletta Cavallazzi
Packaging Designer
Giacomo Cusano
Director of Education at Krisalide Institute, Freelance consultant
Lodovico Gualzetti
Graphic Designer & Teacher
Michela Lazzaroni
Graphic Designer & Teacher
Rebecca Pedrazzi
Art historian and critic specialized in AI Art, curator, and journalist
Paolo Proserpio
Art Director, Graphic Designer
Luca Toccaceli
Lecturer in Communication and mass media
Vitale Graziano
Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Visual Recorder
Sergio Messina
Musician, Radio Author, Teacher, Researcher
Loredana Parmesani
Art Critic
Giulia Gravina
Graphic designer
Tiziana Gemin
A Lecturer in Phenomenology and Curator of Media Art
Francesco Casolo
Editor and Ghost Writer
Olga Salvoni
CMF Designer - Olga Salvoni Studio
Laura Loprieno
CEO and Co-founder of Dynamo
Andrea Guccini
Co-founder of the graphic design studio But Maybe
Stefano Polli
Graphic Designer, Live Media Artist
Andrea Gallo
Video Maker and Producer, Co-founder Sugodesign.tv
Matteo Nicoli
Motion Designer
Davide Sottile
Graphic Designer
Paula Andrea Callejas Greiffenstein
Designer and co-founder of Minrl jewels
Gianluca Schinaia
Head of Sustainability at FpS. Journalist, trainer and project manager for sustainable innovation.
Matteo Gualandris
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Filippo Rossi
Show Designer at Galattico
Andrea Gelpi
Insight Specialist & Market Research Consultant
Raffaele Solaini
Philosopher and semiotic expert
Filippo Donisi
Product Designer in Bending Spoons
Ferrario Davide
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Maffei Lorenzo
Art Director and Motion Designer
Claudio Morelli
Journalist, photographer and filmmaker
Musio Alessia
Freelance Information Designer
Sebastiano Paccini
Founder of the project Libri Finti Clandestini
Alessandro Lucchini
Videomaker freelance, Editor and Motion Graphics Artist
Giulia Tacchini
Food and Communication Designer
Davide Colla
Founder & Creative Director of 150UP
Matteo Bollati
Designer
Cecilia Melli
Art Director and Strategist consultant
Massimo Salomoni
TV Producer, Creative Director
Projects
What people say
"There are moments from my time at IED that still resonate with me today. I rememebr I was working with Marina Bonanni, who was teaching me editorial graphics, and the funny part is that I was copying the same article, page and cover of my references all the time, and she came and said to me 'You cannot keep copying, this is a starting point...then??' "
IED Alumnus - Founder & Creative Director at 150UP
"The training I underwent at IED led me to a conviction: never be satisfied with what immediately seems beautiful, but always go one step further."
IED Alumnus - Co-founder at Crescenzi & Co.
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