MA in Technologies and Languages of Communication
Link Campus University
Key Information
Campus location
Rome, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
The master's degree program in Technologies and Languages of Communications aims to cultivate professionals with advanced expertise in the realms of communication and digital innovation.
The Interaction Design curriculum is exclusively delivered in English. Its comprehensive educational activities are strategically designed to furnish a robust theoretical and methodological foundation in the domains of communication and digital innovation.
This includes a specific emphasis on sociological processes and media languages, as well as the requisite technical knowledge and skills about digital transformation and its impact on communication, processes, and socio-technical systems.
Why Choose Technologies and Languages of Communications at Link Campus University - Interaction Design?
As a student, you will be introduced to a vibrant community of research and development. This introduction will come through engaging in laboratory activities, completing project work, and having the chance to participate in research endeavors and projects. Some of these may even have an international dimension and will be conducted by esteemed research centers.
Moreover, you will have the opportunity to take part in supplementary workshops and attend in-depth seminar series, frequently organized in collaboration with industry experts.
Additionally, you will be able to meet and interact with seasoned professionals and experts in the field.
Curriculum
The Interaction design curriculum, which is part of the degree program in Technologies and Languages of Communication, seeks to teach theoretical and practical abilities in communication as well as digital and interactive media languages. It focuses on the diverse collection of technical, scientific, artistic, and productive skills required for the design, implementation, assessment, and development of interactive products.
The course combines technical-specialist and socio-economic studies in a synergistic manner to provide students with interdisciplinary education. Students’ paths are completed by the presence of industry specialists in the classroom and many laboratory experiences, which contribute to the development of practical skills targeted at acquiring methodologies and technologies. Students must do a mandatory professional internship at a company, institution, or communication agency during the second semester of their second year.
First Year
I Semester
- Social innovation & transformation design
- Cognitive psychology
- Network society
- Interaction design
- Programming web & mobile
- Gamification strategies
- Digital transformation
II Semester
- Sociology of languages
- Data analysis & visualization
- Digital marketing
Optional group elective module
- Programming
- Logic, interaction, game
Second Year
I Semester
- English language for multimedia communications
- Computer graphics, modeling & 3D printing
- Service & innovation design
II Semester
- Digital marketing lab
- Visual communication lab
- Stage
- Final dissertation
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Building on the foundation provided by the Bachelor's degree program in Innovative Technologies for Digital Communication (L-20), the Master's degree program in Technologies and Languages of Communication produces highly specialized profiles capable of operating in various public, private, entrepreneurial, professional, and non-profit contexts within the expansive industry of communication, culture, and gaming.
As an individual, you will be equipped to seamlessly integrate into diverse professional fields, where you can assume roles of significant responsibility as experts in the extensive sphere of transformation ushered in by digital communication.
Employment opportunities include
As a Service Designer, you'll be responsible for designing, organizing, and managing relationships, processes, and operational and communicative strategies of a service. Your goal will be to enhance the user experience and foster better interaction between the customer and the organization
Related professional opportunities:
- Interaction designer
- Web & mobile designer
- Digital strategist
As a User Experience Designer, your primary focus will be on ensuring that the consumer's interaction with a product or service is easy, accessible, and enjoyable. You'll employ a methodology centered around the individual, utilizing tools specific to systemic and creative thinking. Your tasks will involve designing and analyzing various components and interactions that shape the emotions, reflections, and actions arising from the experience.
Related professional opportunities:
- Interaction designer
- User researcher
- Visual designer
- Community manager
Becoming an Innovation Manager means you'll play a vital role as a facilitator of processes. You'll have the unique ability to bridge the technical-informative dimension with the managerial-organizational dimension, involving areas like rules, processes, systems, and communication.
Related professional opportunities:
- Community manager
- Account manager
- Digital strategist
- Innovation manager
If you choose to specialize as an Expert in the Field of Digital and Integrated Communication, you'll become a crucial figure in modernizing public administration (PA) and various organizations navigating the digital transition. Your expertise will be instrumental in process reorganization, dematerialization, and redesigning online work systems and relationships.
Related professional opportunities:
- Social media manager
- Brand manager
- Marketing specialist
- Content Specialist