Studying at the University of Verona
Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sem. 1A | Sep 24, 2018 | Nov 10, 2018 |
| Sem. 1B | Nov 19, 2018 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Sem. 2A | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
| Sem. 2B | Apr 8, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione d'esame invernale | Jan 14, 2019 | Feb 16, 2019 |
| Sessione d'esame estiva (gli esami sono sospesi durante la sessione di laurea) | Jun 3, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| Sessione d'esame autunnale | Aug 26, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione di laurea estiva | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Sessione di laurea autunnale | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 9, 2019 |
| Sessione di laurea invernale | Mar 30, 2020 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festa di Ognissanti | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Sospensione dell'attività didattica | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| Festa dell’Immacolata | Dec 8, 2018 | Dec 8, 2018 |
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 24, 2018 | Jan 5, 2019 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 19, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Sospensione attività didattica | Apr 24, 2019 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| Festa della liberazione | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Festa del lavoro | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| Festa del Santo Patrono | May 21, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2019 | Jun 2, 2019 |
| Vacanze Estive | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 17, 2019 |
Exam calendar
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Study Plan
The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University. Please select your Study Plan based on your enrolment year.
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Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)
TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Applied publishing lab (m) (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S02380
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
M-STO/08 - ARCHIVAL SCIENCE, BIBLIOGRAPHY AND LIBRARIANSHIP
Period
Sem. 2A dal Feb 18, 2019 al Mar 30, 2019.
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide the students with the basic tools and skills to independently design the cover of a book according to the canons of the contemporary publishing industry.
Program
The course will focus in explaining the role of the cover in the current publishing market situation, concerning stylistical, technical and communicational aspects. During the course will be analyzed the works and the creative methods of top of the notch contemporary designers. Moreover, students will be guided to get acquainted with the main aspects of creating a book jacket, starting from reading the manuscript and proceeding up to the graphic realization using softwares such as Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Fahrner | Dalla parte del bene | Keller | 2018 | 9788899911331 | |
| James Leo Herlihy | E il vento disperse la nebbia | Centauria | 2018 | 9788869212772 |
Examination Methods
The exam will consist of two tests in progress. Each test will consist in designing a book jacket for each of the novels assigned (see reference books). The jackets will be evaluated taking into account the overall graphic quality and the concept as well. More details and guidelines will be provided in class.
Bibliography for non-attending students:
- Bigardi A., Innovating through design: the work of the US cover designer Chip Kidd, Logos – Journal of the World Publishing Community, vol. 29, n. 4, 27 February 2019, pp. 26-36
- Drew N., Sternberger P., By Its Cover. Modern American Book Cover Design, New York, Princeton Architectural Press, 2005
- Eskilson S. J., Graphic Design. A History, London, Laurence King, 2007
- Kidd C., Work: 1986-2006. Book One, New York, Rizzoli USA, 2005
Bibliography
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Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Laureandi Editoria e Giornalismo: vademecum | Various topics |
| TESI SU COMUNICAZIONE DELL’AGROALIMENTARE | Various topics |
| Stage | Research area |
|---|---|
| Proposte stages - Centro di ricerca Skenè | Various topics |
| TIROCINIO IN GIORNALISMO E SOCIAL MEDIA | Various topics |
