Program Introduction
The research-based study plan addresses art through applied research methodology and maintains an integrated approach to pedagogy, the realization of events, exhibitions and publications. Art, above all, is intended as a creation by means of research and theory. Seen the solid positioning of the Department of Visual Arts within the contemporary art system and its developed international institutional and professional network, students become part of a series of interdisciplinary activities through lectures, workshops, seminars and exhibitions, aimed at developing new training and operating models within the field of contemporary art.

For more academic details, please review the NABA Postgrad Brochure.

Learning Outcomes and Career Opportunities
During the two-year MA in Visual Arts and Curatorial Studies, students have the opportunity to:

• Produce and display professional artistic works and curatorial projects
• Become professional operators within the Italian and international art system
• Learn to use a visual and aesthetic vocabulary to work with images
• Gain knowledge of the main research and theoretical methodologies of contemporary art
• Develop professional skills in communication and the organization of various cultural activities
• Develop advanced skills in painting, drawing, graphic design, video, photography, sound design, and other media

Graduates may find employment as:

• Artists
• Curators
• Editors of art magazines and books
• Art critics and journalists
• Exhibition designers
• Gallery and museum directors
• Consultants at auction houses
• Art dealers
• Directors of public institutions

Degree & Certification
Students enrolled in the Master of Art – Product Design that complete the full program, will receive a Master of Arts Degree awarded by NABA Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti, recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Declaration of Value
In order to receive the Academic Master Degree at the completion of the program students holding a non-Italian Bachelor Degree are required to have their degree validated prior to starting the program. In order to do so, students must contact the Italian Embassy or Consulate in the country where the degree was issued in order to ask for the so called “perfezionamento documenti”, consisting of:

• Translation into Italian (by certified translator) of the student’s High School Diploma*
• Translation into Italian (by certified translator) of the student’s High School Academic Transcripts*
• Translation into Italian (by certified translator) of the student’s Bachelor Degree*
• Translation into Italian (by certified translator) of the student’s Undergraduate Academic Transcripts*
• “Dichiarazione di valore in loco” (Declaration of Value) of the student’s High School Diploma & Bachelor Degree. (The “Dichiarazione di valore in loco” is the document attesting that the study qualification obtained in the student’s country of residence is valid for accessing Italian Universities or Academies)

For a complete list of Italian representative authorities worldwide please see here. The legalized and translated documents, as well as the “Dichiarazione di valore in loco” will be issued to the student.

*Please Note: All Consulates vary and they may have slightly different requirements. You must contact the Consulate, which holds jurisdiction where the diploma/degree issuing school is located.

*prices are subject to change

This is an SAI Select Services Program; it includes the important on-site services!

• Academic Master’s Degree awarded by Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA)
• Certificate of Recognition awarded by Media Design School
• Program tuition
• Student health insurance providing full coverage and medical emergency evacuation
• SAI orientation to the host city and school
• SAI staff on-site providing assistance as needed and 24-hour emergency support

Pre-departure and Re-entry services

• Admissions counselor assigned to you, providing friendly assistance throughout your study abroad experience
• Helpful pre-departure tools and resources
• Assistance with student visa application
• Assistance with financial aid and loan processing
• Paid registration fees for national re-entry conferences
• SAI alumni network

Housing is not included in SAI Select Services Programs. However, your SAI Admissions Counselor will be happy to provide you with information and recommendations for local housing agencies, as well as school-provided apartments. Students who do not have prior housing arrangements should begin speaking with their Admissions Counselor as soon as possible.

Passports
Passports should be valid for 3 months after planned departure from Italy.

Student Visas
In accordance with Italian law students studying in Italy for 91 days or more are required to obtain a student visa. Those with Italian/EU citizenship are exempted. Non-US nationals should consult their local Consulate for information on student visa requirements.

Students must appear in person at the Italian Consulate to present their student visa application. Our Student Visa Office is available to assist students in getting ready for the appointment; SAI provides student visa consulting for all our students at no cost.