Design da Imagem discipline approaches Graphic Design and Communication Design in strait relation with the image (film, photography, animation or illustration). The program, conceived for the 2nd and 3rd year of Som e Imagem degree, pretends to provide knowledge in this subjects, that allows students to develop a project regarding the creation of a visual identity.

The main goal of the curricular unit is the development of an individual creative project, pratical in its nature, fundamented by a conceptual and theorical dimension. The project will be build during the semester and ends with a final presentation.

The curricular unit objectives are:

a) Providing tools and knowledge towards the creation of visual identities;

b) Providing tools and knowledge about the main principles of Graphic and Communication Design;

c) Increasing visual culture, boosting artistic and conceptual expression;

d) Developing abilities to document the creative process, allowing students to learn and improve research methodologies.