Graphic Design and Multimedia Art, Master's degree, Full-time

General information

Graphic design and the art of multimedia is a course taught exclusively in English, created on the basis of ten years of work in an international design environment and the experience (during two years of pandemic restrictions) of moving educational and creative activity into the sphere of the Internet, the intensive development of blended learning. The spread of this form of education and social interaction has increased the demand for employment of digital graphic designers. 

Anticipating the growth of the design market for the Internet and Smart Environments, the Graphic Design & Multimedia Art program prepares graduates to work for an international community communicating with digital tools in a complex reality, taking into account both our real and virtual environments.

The study of graphic design and multimedia arts is an interdisciplinary program, imparting thorough knowledge, awareness and competence in the creation of communication.

Classes and workshops are conducted by artists, designers, engineers representing different nationalities, cultures and academia. area The considered design problems go beyond the local area, which gives the opportunity to see the role of the contemporary designer in the context of the global needs of civilization. Selected projects, created in cooperation with representatives of companies and institutions, are realized and implemented. This gives the opportunity to test their skills already during their studies.

Graphic design and multimedia art is all about practicing and developing design/art skills by using modern applications to create visual works in 2D and 3D environments. Students in the major work on a daily basis on projects using Unity, Blender, Maya, TouchDesigner and Adobe CC software. Realistic cooperation between friendly institutes and cultural units gives the opportunity to create attractive and unique visual, light, music and interactive creations.

Specialized areas

Graphic design and multimedia art is all about practicing and developing design and artistic skills by using modern applications to create visual works in 2D and 3D environments. Students in the course work on projects on a daily basis using Unity, Blender, Maya, TouchDesigner and Adobe CC software. Realistic cooperation between friendly institutes and cultural units gives the opportunity to create attractive and unique visual, light, music and interactive creations.

By the end of the third semester, students are working in accordance with the main curriculum, which is designed to prepare students to become fluent in the use of design tools. Graduate theses in graphic design and multimedia art are chosen in the fourth semester of study.

AREAS:

• Designing an intelligent, interactive space based on multimedia installations
• Designing communication and graphics for games and graphics for augmented reality applications
• User experience design

Link to full description of each specialized areas: https://pja.edu.pl/en/projektowanie-graficzne-i-sztuka-multimediow/projektowanie-graficzne-i-sztuka-multimediow-studia-i-stopnia-stacjonarne-anglojezyczne/specjalizacje/

Registration & Documents

Candidate must register online and upload required documents.

Interview

Admissions are based on portfolio assessment and interview. Interviews take place on‑site at PJAIT (online only for candidates abroad). To apply, select a date in the recruitment portal and pay PLN 150. The candidate's PORTFOLIO must include works consists of drawing, painitng and photography (each min. 10 works, full information in the link below). During the interview, you’ll discuss your portfolio, talk about selected topic and complete an English check (waived if you hold a B2 certificate).

Link to full Admisson Rules