The BA Graphic Design course at Florence Institute of Design International enables students to gain an understanding of the correlation between technology, graphic design, visual culture and politics.

The programme instils an appreciation for the fusion of artistry, research and technical expertise which is then reinterpreted to develop your own creative voice and cultural perspective.

The overarching teaching method is for the development and progression of your unique creative voice and style. During the programme you will have the opportunity to investigate a range of disciplines and contexts associated with contemporary graphic design, visual communication, semiotic theory and typography.

The programme has an emphasis on how the Italian context provides an invaluable foundation to navigate contemporary design. The programme draws from the rich cultural heritage of Florence together with its legacy of twentieth-century Italian and international design.

You will learn how to analyse graphic design from a cultural, historical, ecological and societal perspective, through the exploration of connected disciplines such as film, photography, visual communication and multimedia.

You will gain a deeper understanding of the correlation between graphic design, technology, politics and visual culture along with the influence and impact that graphic design imposes on society and contemporary culture.

School: Florence Institute of Design International
Course: BA Graphic Design
Type: Undergraduate
Location: Florence, Italy
Course dates: September 2026 to May 2029; or January 2027 to December 2029
Application deadline: 1 August 2026

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What will I learn during this course?

– Knowledge and understanding
– Cognitive and thinking skills
– Subject-specific skills and professional behaviours and attitudes
– Transferable skills
– Students will learn how to analyse graphic design from a cultural, historical, ecological and societal perspective, exploring design concepts and ideas, typography, historical and contemporary design and visual communication

What are the requirements?

– Academic ability – a minimum of 112 UCAS points from three GCE A-Levels [BBC/BCC] or
equivalent
– Studies in visual arts – the visual arts training should be during one of the two final years of high school (A2 level art design, fine art or photography) or a portfolio of visual arts at the correct skill level through 150 hours
– Proof of English skills – IELTS of 6.5 or IELTS score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or PTE, TOEFL, TOEIC equivalent

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

The BA (Hons) in Graphic Design programme seeks to expand students' knowledge, skills and abilities as practitioners of graphic design. Upon completion, students can expect a variety of pathways within the graphic design profession.

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