Course Zero in PJAIT

General information

About the course

The Zero course is designed for those who want to prepare a portfolio and be ready for the very intensive first-year studies at the Faculty of New Media Arts. The course combines traditional techniques such as drawing and painting with digital skills (such as Adobe CC). What's more, the course includes classes in Art History and Communication and English Language.

Classes last 420 class hours from October to the end of June - very intensive course activities and assignments, as well as lectures with world-renowned designers and specialists ( PJAIT guests). Regular classes are held in the evening from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm from Monday to Thursday. Sometimes on the weekend we organize an open air painting session in Lazienki Park.

Course enrollment procedure

1. Candidate registers in the recruitment system
2. Once the signed application is uploaded to the system, a link is sent to sign up for an interview. This interview is free and conducted online on the Google Meet platform
3. After passing the interview, the candidate receives the contract and payment details in the system
4. After the payment is made and the signed contract is uploaded, the candidate is enrolled in the course list

Fees:

Course program

Painting (45 hrs/semester)
Color theory, use of color in still life. Basics of painting and figure composition. Portfolio review and consultation with the instructor.

Drawing (45 hrs/semester)
Fundamentals of figure drawing, still life and body anatomy. Drawing of drapery and folds, perspective and narrative drawing. Portfolio review and consultation with the instructor.

History of Art and Communication (30 hrs/semester)
History of Communication covers the basics of visual communication and the history of visual language in Europe.

English (30 hrs/semester)
During English classes, students practice personal presentation and are encouraged to talk behind other class participants.

Basics of Graphics (60 hrs/semester)
Computer as a graphic tool, we learn about the operating system and the possibilities that "digital" gives us. From scratch we learn programs from the Adobe CC package (interface, Ps, Ai, Id functions), we create our portfolio. We work on the certainty of presenting projects and self-promotion of our works.

Polish Language (optional) (30 hrs/semester)
During Polish language classes, students practice personal presentation and are encouraged to talk behind other class participants.

Build your portfolio
with Course Zero

During the course, we will focus on your traditional (portfolio with works) and digital portfolio (PDF), where you will digitize your works and add projects that will be created in class. Together we will identify your best skills and teach you to talk about your projects. We will help you get into the art college of your dreams.

The portfolio of work of a candidate for Graphics or graphic design in the full-time mode should consist of:

Drawing
1. Human figure drawing from nature - minimum 5 pieces of drawings
2. Still life - a minimum of 5 pieces of drawings
3. Other forms of drawings (any number of works)

Paintings
1. Landscape - painting work made using any technique on paper or cardboard (minimum 5 painting works)
2. Still life - painting work made using any technique on paper or cardboard (minimum 5 painting works)
3. Other painting forms (any number of works)

Important information regarding the format of drawing and painting works!

1. Preferred format: 100×70 cm or 70×100 cm
2. Minimum format: 50×70 cm and 70×50 cm

Photography
1. Color or black and white - can be presented portrait photography, landscape, any composition, reportage. Photography can be provided in the form of prints (a minimum of10 pieces in A5 format or larger) or presented on a laptop / tablet in digital form.

Curious about opinions?

Phoung, Vietnam - 1st-year student, course alumni

Preparing an art portfolio can be challenging for beginners. If that is the case for you, Kurs_zero will be perfect. Students are prepared with not only traditional skills and knowledge but also the basics of graphic design. Besides, field trips are offered in the course. My instructors were enthusiastic, kind and motivated me to challenge and be myself.

Anastasiia, Ukraine - Master student, course alumni

Thank you for the Course Zero and for your help. I wouldn't be able to pass the interview without your recommendations and questions. And the course itself was very helpful. Even though I worked in Adobe programs before, I saw another approach to problem-solving, saw how designer-thinking works and realized that it's not easy. But it was fun, enjoyable and interesting. Thank you! See you in autumn.

Nanh, Vietnam - Course alumni

Opportunity is here ladies. Teacher and everything is so great. I hope new guys choose and learn this class with great Teacher
Love yo

There are a lot of questions we try to deal with every day!
We want to help you feel comfortable and become part of the student community PJAIT.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us: myszewska@pjwstk.edu.pl.