The one-year Academic Master in Photography and Visual Design prepares professionals for entry into the world of photography, arts, and communications. The program integrates theoretical study with hands-on projects, workshops, and guided visits. Sites include research centers, exhibition spaces, audiovisual production facilities, publishing houses, theaters, artists’ studios, museums and contemporary art galleries. The second part of the program is dedicated to completion of an internship in collaboration with a network of partner companies and institutions.
Degree Length
One year; Fall intake
Program Type
1 year Academic Master’s, awarded by NABA
Application Requirements
Complete online application
Digital portfolio
Personal statement/ letter of motivation
Curriculum vitae/Resume
Official Undergraduate transcript
Copy of Undergraduate Degree
Passport scan (photo page)
Digital photo (passport style)
Italian privacy consent form
Application Deadline
May 15 (October start)
Apps accepted after deadline as space permits
Highlights
- Earn a Master’s abroad in Italy’s vibrant capital city
- Utilize US educational loans for your program
- Work with an American admissions counselor who will support you throughout the NABA application process.
Eligibility Requirements
Age: 18+
Academic: Completed Bachelor’s degree
*contact SAI if you don’t meet requirements
Undergraduate GPA:* 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale)
Language:* Non-native English language speakers must submit IELTS: 5.0+ or equivalent.
Program Details
The Photography and Visual Design Academic Master program is taught in English at Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA). The program is completed in one year, and 60 credits. Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a completion diploma, as well as an Italian Ministry of Education recognized Academic Master degree, issued by Nuova Accademia di Belle Arti.
For information about this program, its learning outcomes, and structure, please see here.
Your SAI Admissions Counselor will guide you in submitting all required application and enrollment materials.
Application
Upon submitting a SAI application to this program, you will begin to work closely with a friendly US Admissions Counselor who will assist you each step of the way. While the final admission decision is made by the host school, SAI Admissions Counselors work closely with NABA and are able to guide and advise you in finalizing your application. If you have any technical questions about the degree, your Admissions Counselor can facilitate a conversation with the host school. Upon acceptance to your program of choice, your SAI Admissions Counselor will guide you and provide important resources through each enrollment step, including financial processing, visas, housing, and travel.
Financial Processing and Loans
To make a degree program abroad more achievable, SAI is able to offer US students the ability to utilize US financial aid to pay for their program. As you reach the point of enrollment, the SAI Business Office can provide assistance with financial processing, as well as student loan applications. Please contact your SAI Admissions Counselor for details about the student loan process.
Housing
Securing the right housing is an important step in having a positive experience abroad. Your Admissions Counselor can assist you with your overseas housing search: we can provide advice regarding good areas of the city, as well as options for housing agencies to consider. In general, students can expect to pay from $800 to $1,500 per month in housing, depending on criteria.
Visas
US students pursuing this degree program will be required to obtain a long stay study visa. Students are required to register through Universitaly, a service of the Italian Ministry of University and Research, in order to obtain their documentation to apply for a study visa. Note that the visa application process can be complicated; we can assist and guide you as you go, but it’s important to begin this process as early as possible.
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This is a SAI Select Services Program; it includes the important on-site services!
- 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
- 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
| SAI Program Fees* | USD |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $140 |
| Program Fee: 2023/24 Includes tuition for 1 year program and SAI Select Services, no housing (see What’s Included). |
Coming soon |
| Optional / Additional Fees: | |
| US Financial Aid Certification Applicable to those wishing to utilize US financial aid to pay for their Master's program. |
$1,000 |
| International Mailing Supplement When applicable, students are charged an international mailing supplement to ensure visa paperwork arrives in a timely manner. |
$90 |
*prices are subject to change
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