Raffles Milan - International design institute
Three Year Course in Communication Design and Management
Milan, Italy
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
Italian, English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Nov 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 22,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* enrollment €2,500 + tuition €19,500 (EU) | enrollment €4,000 + tuition €18,000 (non-EU)
Key Summary
Raffles Milano Visual Design Area
A solid path, with room to grow.
The Visual Design area is built around one core educational pathway:
Visual & Graphic Design
The foundation of the program: designed to develop a strong command of visual language, layout, and design tools to create clear, consistent, and impactful visual communication. All students follow this path as the essential basis of their training.
In addition, it is possible to integrate a specialized module:
Communication Design & Management
For those who want to enrich their skills with managerial, strategic, and creative coordination competencies. Topics include branding, project management, digital strategy, and the intersection between design, communication, and marketing.
Both paths share solid design foundations and allow students to shape a well-rounded professional profile, with the flexibility to focus on either visual practice or creative direction.
Communication Design and Management
Digital technologies have profoundly transformed the way people think, perceive, and communicate. These shifts have redefined the foundations of advertising and strategic communication, replacing traditional media with interactive digital ecosystems where constant exchange drives creativity and business.
Today’s communication landscape is dominated by global digital platforms — social networks, online communities, and immersive virtual environments — that shape the logic of creativity, production, and commerce.
This course equips students with the ability to understand and leverage these platforms, exploring their tools, dynamics, and innovative potential to develop new visual languages, content formats, and communication strategies suited to contemporary media.
Graduates of this program earn a First-Level Academic Diploma (D.M. n.1216, Aug. 31, 2023), officially recognized within Italy’s AFAM (High Artistic, Musical, and Coreutic Education) system and accredited by the European Accreditation Board of Higher Education Schools (EABHES) in Visual Design. In addition, students are awarded a Raffles Certificate Diploma in Communication Design and Management.
Students can also request an eCertificate issued by Raffles University.
Course Leader: Gianmario Motta
Gianmario Motta serves as President Italy of Spring Studios, a renowned multidisciplinary creative agency with offices in Milan, New York, and London.
He holds a degree in Economics and Business from the University of Pavia and has more than 25 years of experience in the digital, fashion, and luxury sectors. Over his career, he has held senior management positions in major international agencies, including Havas, where he contributed to developing the company’s global fashion and luxury consulting division.
Gianmario has also served as a Visiting Professor at LUISS University in Rome and Università Cattolica in Milan, and currently acts as an Advisor for B4i (Bocconi University’s startup accelerator) and for Polimoda’s Styleit initiative.
His leadership connects creativity, strategy, and innovation, preparing students to thrive at the intersection of design, business, and technology.
Professional Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be qualified to join the creative and strategic departments of leading advertising agencies, communication firms, and companies in both the private and public sectors.
Career paths include roles such as:
·Art Director
·Copywriter
·Content Designer
·Communication Strategist
·Project Manager
·Communication Specialist
Prompt Designer (a new professional figure in AI-driven creative communication)
This course is designed for candidates holding a high school diploma (or equivalent) and for students from Italian or international universities.
Ideal students are creative thinkers with a passion for visual and digital communication. They possess strong imagination, curiosity, and an eagerness to build a solid cultural and technical foundation to support their future professional development.
If you’re driven to explore the evolving relationship between media, creativity, and strategy, this program will provide you with the tools to shape tomorrow’s communication landscape.
By the end of the course, graduates will be prepared to work in creative, managerial, and strategic roles within communication and marketing.
They will be able to design integrated campaigns, craft original content strategies, and lead cross-disciplinary teams that bridge creativity with data and technology.
Career options include positions as:
·Art Director
·Copywriter
·Content or Communication Designer
·Communication Strategist
·Project Manager
·Communication Specialist
·Prompt Designer
These roles are increasingly in demand across advertising agencies, creative studios, media companies, and digital innovation firms.
The three-year program combines theory, design practice, and strategic application through a progressive learning structure:
·First Year – Foundations:
Students acquire essential theoretical and technical tools in communication theory, semiotics, marketing, and digital media that support their future design activities.
·Second Year – Strategy and Collaboration:
Focus on strategic planning and creative direction, enriched by workshops with agencies and professionals in the communication industry.
·Third Year – Identity and Professional Development:
Students define their stylistic and strategic identity, developing original communication and marketing strategies that culminate in a final thesis project and a professional portfolio—a key asset for entering the job market.
Throughout the program, students will also explore complementary subjects such as Brand Design, Photography, Marketing, and Prompt Design, integrating creativity with emerging digital tools and AI applications.
Apply for the 2026 “Show Your Talent” International Scholarships
Three-year and Master courses in Design
Raffles Milano opens the 2026 edition of the “Show Your Talent” international scholarships, created to support talented students pursuing three-year and master courses in Fashion Design, Visual Design, Product Design, Interior Design, and other creative disciplines.
As every year, the campaign will be supported by partner brands from the fashion, design, and creative industries.
Scholarships Available by Program:
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Specialization in Fashion Communication & Marketing – By Le Silla
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Specialization in Jewellery and Accessory Design – By Senco
- 6 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Product Design, Three-year course in Interior Design – brand to be announced
- 3 scholarships: Bachelor’s degree in Visual Design – Follow Your Passion
- 3 scholarships: Specialization in Communication Design – Ginnico
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Design and Sustainability – brand to be announced
- 4 scholarships: Master in Fashion Photography – OVS
- 4 scholarships: Master in Branding for Luxury and Design – Landor
- 4 scholarships: Master in Product and Interior Design – brand to be announced
- 4 scholarships: Master in Visual Design and Communication – Lime
A Scholarship for the Designers of Tomorrow
The “Show Your Talent” initiative rewards candidates who demonstrate exceptional creativity, originality, and a strong passion for design. Winning candidates will receive scholarships covering 50% or 30% of tuition fees and join the Raffles Milano community as future creative leaders.
Discover last year’s edition here: