Learning objectives
The aim of the Decoration course is to achieve adequate mastery of artistic methods and techniques as well as acquire specific know-how of design and style methodologies in the use of the tools of image representation and artistic practices, with particular focus on traditional tools and new technologies.
The courses of the School will develop technical and general knowledge for the implementation of projects, landscape interventions, environmental works besides the in-depth study and research of visual art languages.
Graduates will acquire a sound knowledge, both technical and operational, of methods and contents regarding research in their own fields of the arts, the techniques and technologies of visual and plastic art in relation to decoration. They will possess the necessary critical and methodological tools to master new forms of expression, techniques and state-of-the-art technologies.
The course will include the study of a European Union language other than the mother tongue language, in the main field of expertise and for the exchange of general information and assistance for IT self-updating (consultants, texts, tests and access to IT laboratories), the use of digital tools and digital communication.
Employment prospects
Graduates of the School will carry out professional activities in a number of different areas both as freelance artists or in the field of visual arts and creative activities, besides collaborating, for the various fields of application, in the planning, design and implementation of specific decoration works both with traditional tools and new technologies as well as with new forms of expression which may be encountered at national and international events.
The Accademia Ligustica of Belle Arti alongside public and private institutions, will organize suitable work placements and internships in order to forge specific professional skills, in addition to setting specific training goals to achieve for each course of study .
Thanks to the current agreements with the city Museums, the “Scuola Edile, Imperia”, “Scuola comunale di Ceramica”, Albisola Superiore and private institutions, the Accademia Ligustica will organize the most suitable work placements and internships in order to forge specific professional skills, in addition to setting specific training goals to achieve for each course of study.
COURSES
FIRST YEAR
Artistic Anatomy I
Modern Art History I
Drawing
Aesthetics
Engraving Techniques – Chalcography
Chromatology
Decoration I
Decoration Techniques
Theory of Perception and Psychology of the Figure
Photography History
Cultural Marketing Basics
SECOND YEAR
Artistic Anatomy II
Modern Art History II
Decoration II
Ornamental Plastic
Painting Techniques
Design Methodology
History of Applied Arts (borrowed subject)
Spacial Representation Techniques (borrowed subject)
Digital Photography
Theory and Methods of Mass Media
THIRD YEAR
Phenomenology of Contemporary Arts
Decoration II
Photography
Printing Procedure Techniques
Cultural Heritage and Environmental Assets
Pedagogy and Didactics of Arts
Editing Techniques
Computer Technology Basics
Foreign Language – English
