Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design blends creativity, experimentation and hands-on projects, building the skills to shape engaging messages and experiences across today’s evolving media landscape.
Language: English | Start: September
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Duration 3 years
Accreditation MUR/Italy
ECTS 180
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design prepares designers to transform ideas, information and cultural insight into meaningful visual communication across physical and digital media. Students connect strategy, storytelling, graphic design and technology to create clear, engaging experiences for diverse audiences.
What you will learn
Through research, experimentation and project development, students build skills in:
- design methodology, semiotics and visual languages
- branding, advertising and digital communication
- information, narrative and experience design
- graphic design and digital production tools
From foundations to professional practice
The Bachelor follows a progressive path from core design foundations to applied, industry-oriented practice. Through lessons, workshops, labs, internships and a final thesis, students develop a personal design approach, while specialised paths allow them to deepen expertise in branding, advertising, digital communication and visual culture.
- Understand communication design processes, from research and analysis to concept development and final execution.
- Interpret visual, cultural, and contextual references to create meaningful communication systems across media and audiences.
- Build coherent visual systems integrating typography, imagery, composition, motion, and interaction.
- Develop critical awareness of contemporary visual cultures, media, and technologies.
- Master digital tools and workflows for creating and delivering visual content across print and screen.
The programme is addressed to candidates who have at least 12 years of schooling*.
All courses are taught in English. A high level of proficiency in the English language is required.
*In the calculation of the twelve years a pre-school year may be considered as long as the programme includes the teaching of reading and writing of the language of the Country and the first elements of arithmetic (Peru, Costa Rica and Venezuela).
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of careers in communication and visual design, working across branding, editorial, digital products, campaigns, information design, and creative direction.
Career opportunities include roles such as Communication Designer, Graphic Designer, Brand Designer, Art Director, Campaign Designer, UI Designer, and Information Designer, within design studios, agencies, cultural organisations, companies, and multidisciplinary creative teams.
The first year introduces the foundations of communication design through the study of visual culture and the ways in which images, texts and symbols create meaning. At the same time, students learn the principles of the design process and develop the skills required to represent, design and produce communication artefacts, beginning with graphic composition, typography and creative writing.
The programme integrates the technological dimension of design through computer graphics, digital imaging and modelling tools, providing students with the practical foundations needed to translate ideas and concepts into effective visual solutions. Initial projects focusing on visual identity and concept development enable students to connect critical thinking, creativity and practical execution.
In the second year, students broaden their ability to design communication systems by engaging with key contemporary forms of expression, media and contexts. Alongside a deeper exploration of design processes and media dynamics, the programme introduces specialist skills in editorial, audiovisual, digital and experience design, enabling students to create user-centred content, interfaces and experiences.
Students also begin to specialise through pathways in brand identity design, art direction or visual design, integrating strategic, narrative and technological perspectives. The year is completed by an exploration of emerging technologies and the growing role of artificial intelligence in creative and design processes, fostering a critical awareness of the changes reshaping contemporary communication practice.
The third year focuses on consolidating an advanced design perspective and defining an individual professional direction. Students undertake more complex projects in which research, strategy, creativity and design development converge. Through their chosen specialisms, they explore different approaches to interpreting and designing communication, working on brands, integrated campaigns, design systems and digital experiences, with increasing attention to the strategic, relational and technological dimensions of design.
The programme culminates in a dissertation and final project, providing students with the opportunity to demonstrate independence, critical maturity and the ability to develop complete and meaningful projects.
The Bachelor of Arts Course involves the following costs, in addition to the payment of a degree fee to be paid within one month before the course start date, equal to € 540
Matriculation Fee: € 540
Important notice for the 2nd and 3rd year: the full tuition fee shall be increased at a fixed and pre-determined rate of max 2,5%.
EU & EFTA students fee
Annual Fee
€ 12.800
Pre-Enrollment: € 3.000
Tuition: € 9800
Non-EU Students Fee
Annual Fee
€ 16.800
Pre-Enrollment: € 3.000
Tuition: € 13.800
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design is taught entirely in English. Students are therefore expected to have a good level of written and spoken English to participate effectively in lessons, workshops and project activities.
You can check at this link the accepted language certifications and exemptions.
Applicants must have completed at least 12 years of schooling. A high level of English proficiency is also required, as all subjects are taught in English. Specific academic requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s country and previous education.
For further information, visit this link.
Students can develop their interests through three Communication Design specialisation paths: Brand Identity, Art Direction and Visual Design. Each path develops specific conceptual, visual and technical skills aligned with different professional profiles in the communication design field.
Yes. Domus Academy offers scholarship opportunities throughout the year, including portfolio- and project-based competitions. Available scholarships, eligibility requirements and application procedures vary by intake and competition.
Check out the competition portal for further details.