Today, creative and communicative forms such as cinema and television have expanded into the field of visual arts and, more broadly, into all domains of creativity. The term Expanded Cinema encompasses many expressions: from artists’ films to documentary and experimental cinema, from remediation practices in museum installations to interactive forms enabled by new technologies.
The new Master’s Degree Programme in Visual Arts and Expanded Cinema at Iuav responds to the growing demand for high-level cultural and artistic professionals capable of leading creative and production processes in the fields of visual arts and communication. Teaching combines theoretical and critical courses, led by professors and researchers in semiotics, art theory, philosophy of science, and aesthetics, with practical laboratories and workshops (partly taught in English), guided by curators and artists active in the international art world. The programme follows the most advanced international models of practice-based art research, allowing students to develop both individual and collective projects, and to complete their first original artistic works.
After graduation, a wide range of professional opportunities becomes available, in both public and private institutions working in the fields of visual arts, communication, and performance, as well as in radio, television, and multimedia production, and in specialised research and consultancy. Possible career paths include: visual artist, curator, filmmaker, videomaker, archive producer, consultant for auction houses or private and public collections, art critic, art historian, art director in publishing and advertising, artistic director in television, creative industries, festivals, and cultural institutions.
Ministerial degree code
LM65 Performing Arts and Multimedia Production
Qualification
Master’s Degree in Visual Arts and Expanded Cinema
Number of university credits
120
Duration
2 years
Coordination
Angela Vettese
Language
Italian
Location
Università Iuav di Venezia
Department
Department of Design Cultures
Entry requirements
Available places
96
Distribution of available places
The calls for applications for the academic year 2026/2027 are open.
Deadline for submitting the pre-enrolment application and paying the pre-enrolment fee is Wednesday 3 June 2026, 13.00 CEST.
Contributo universitario
Per l’anno accademico 2025/2026 il contributo universitario complessivo è di 2806,18 euro. L’ammontare delle tasse di iscrizione è uguale per tutti i corsi di studio ed è suddiviso in tre rate. L’importo delle tasse varia in funzione delle condizioni economiche e di merito di studenti e studentesse. Maggiori informazioni sulle riduzioni delle tasse.
Altre tasse
189 euro
tassa regionale
16 euro
imposta di bollo
Spese aggiuntive
Potrebbe essere necessario coprire costi aggiuntivi che non sono inclusi nelle tasse universitarie, come alloggi, trasporti e materiali. Per maggiori informazioni consulta la pagina Vivere e studiare a Venezia.
Borse di studio
Studenti e studentesse possono ricevere i benefici del diritto allo studio: borse di studio, esonero dal pagamento delle tasse, riduzioni delle tasse in base all’ISEE, prestiti universitari, collaborazioni studentesche, attività di tutorato. Il 50% degli iscritti all'Università Iuav accede a una forma di riduzione del contributo massimo richiesto. Maggiori informazioni sui benefici del diritto allo studio.
The Study prospectus defines each year how the degree programme is organised, outlines the learning paths, and provides all the information you need to manage your studies. It is the official source of information throughout your university career.
This document sets out the rules governing degree regulations and the operating criteria of degree programmes, in compliance with laws and the Statute.
Student evaluation of teaching is one of the measures adopted by the University for teaching quality assurance, monitoring results and learning processes, and internal evaluation. Students of all degree programmes (except newly enrolled students) complete an annual questionnaire that gives the University a broad overview of teaching, services, and overall functioning.
Projects by Visual Arts students are displayed in exhibitions open to the public at Iuav campuses and in venues throughout the city. The exhibition “Ssshhh... I’m not gonna say it girl, I’m just thinking about it,” organized by the Advanced Visual Arts Workshop led by Cesare Pietroiusti, was held at CREA Cantieri del Contemporaneo on the Giudecca.
Main contacts for Visual arts and expanded cinema
Sabta Croce 601 – Venezia
This office supports the delivery of teaching for first- and second-cycle degree programmes.
The call center is open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm; Saturday, 9am to 1pm (excluding public holidays)
Programme coordinator
Teacher
Social networks
@iuav_artivisive
