Painting & Visual Languages

On the three-year Undergraduate Programme in Painting and Visual Languages at Accademia Galli, you will acquire basic technical skills (drawing, painting, sculpture, artistic anatomy, illustration) combined with in-depth knowledge of multimedia and digital visual languages.

The aim of the programme is to help you develop a creative method based on a broad and cross knowledge of culture, styles and contemporary trends of art and communication, from World War II to this day. This will be done through both theory and practical work. You will become familiar with basic theory and practice of performing arts, film and video production, as well as with the use of software tools to work with graphic and digital arts.

A deep knowledge of the many different perspectives on art criticism will get you connected with the social and economic environment of contemporary art. You will also be able to interact with professionals such as curators, art dealers, art critics and art operators.

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The three-year Painting and Visual Languages degree programme at Accademia Galli is for students who want to develop their creativity and learn more about the techniques, methods, styles and history of fine arts at all levels. Anyone who has a passion for the world of arts and wants to experience it in different ways, or anyone who wants to take on new professional challenges in this field, will surely find something to enjoy here.

This programme is designed for those who want to interpret the contemporary world and translate their ideas into visual images. It is also for those who are looking to experiment with new forms of expression and want to develop, design and promote their own projects within a context of contemporary art.

The aim of this programme is to train up professionals who can work in the world of fine arts, not only as artists but also as curators, art directors, art critics, cultural operators and visual communication experts. With their practical skills, they will easily have an opportunity to work across a broad range of areas connected with arts.
 

When the three-year Undergraduate Programme in Painting and Visual Languages at Accademia Galli was first developed, our idea was to move away from the typical stereotype of art as a language restricted to a specific format, usually that of painting. This led to the creation of a programme that covers all forms of art, providing students with professional training to work in such areas as visual design and production, as well as in art research.

The huge asset of this degree programme is its focus on project design. You will gain solid experience in interpreting and describing what is happening in our time. You will also develop a well-rounded approach to art projects and a full understanding of visual culture across photography, video, multimedia installations, computer art, illustration and the most common digital applications of visual arts.

As you progress in your degree programme in Painting and Visual Languages at Accademia Galli, you will come into contact with professional lecturers who are working as artists, illustrators, photographers, video makers, art critics, curators and journalists. You will work with institutions, museums, foundations and art galleries, cultural associations and firms as you take part in workshops, exhibitions, festivals, contests, seminars, training sessions and shows.

This programme pays great attention to how the world of art is evolving, with a close eye on its specific requirements. You will be provided with all the art skills you need to become a qualified professional who can carry out independent research and develop new projects and ideas about art.