Communication Design

Degree

Duration: 6 Semesters

Coordination: Maria Luísa Abreu da Costa, PhD
Coordination Contact: luisacosta@ismt.pt

Description

The degree in Communication Design enables students to acquire the technical skills and theoretical knowledge to develop creative work and innovative solutions in the field of visual communication.

During the course, students will learn to work in both the analog and digital design fields. In the final semester, the internship will allow students to have a close experience of professional reality or to delve deeper into a topic of their interest by carrying out a project or theoretical research.

In the field of analog work, commonly referred to as graphic design, students will learn how to create brands and visual identities, posters, leaflets, magazines and newspapers. In the area of digital design, they will learn how to develop design for interfaces (websites and apps), as well as how to create 2D and 3D animations and video production.

With this comprehensive training, graduates will be prepared to conceive and carry out all types of visual communication design and to stand out as distinguished and versatile professionals.

As self-employed professionals, they will be able to work for a wide variety of clients, such as companies, government institutions and cultural organizations.

Study Programs

Optional Curricular Units II ECTS
Audiovisual Production 5
Digital Image Processing 5

Employment Opportunities

Corporate, Cultural, Governmental Institutions Communication Offices;
Advertising Agencies;
Production and Media Studios;
Communication and Image Design Departments;
Communication and Image Design Consultancy Companies;
Marketing and Communication Departments.

Admission Requirements

Application Classification for National Students:

Secondary education final grade – 50%;

Entrance Exam Classification – 50%.

One of the following Portuguese national exams:

03 Drawing

12 History of Culture and Arts

18 Portuguese

International Students please consult our page dedicated to you: International Students

Erasmus students please contact our Office for International Relations: gri@ismt.pt 

Accreditations

Order number 13125/2023 [pdf] [in Portuguese] 

Accreditation: https://www.a3es.pt/pt/resultados-acreditacao/design-de-comunicacao-22

Change registration number: R/A-Ef 982/2011/AL03

Contacts

Students Services: candidaturas@ismt.pt, +351 239 488 039/41
Office for International Relations: gri@ismt.pt, +351 239 488 037