General information

About the course

The Zero course is designed for students who want to prepare a portfolio and be ready for the very intensive 1st year studies at the Faculty of New Media Arts. The course in English combines traditional techniques such as drawing and painting with digital skills (Adobe CC). What's more, during the course in English, students practice personal presentation and are encouraged to talk to other students in the class. History of Communication covers the basics of visual communication and the history of language in Europe.

Four hundred and twenty hours from October to the end of June - very intensive classes and assignments, international workshops for the best students (along with 1st year students) in the course, and lectures with world-renowned designers and specialists (guests PJAIT). Regular classes are held in the evenings from 17:00 to 20:00 Monday through Thursday. Sometimes on the weekend we organize an open air painting session in Lazienki Park.

Course enrollment procedure

1. The candidate registers on the course website (enrollment available from June 2024);
2. The candidate is arranged for an interview by email, provided at registration;
3. After passing the interview, the candidate receives an email with an account number for tuition payment;
4. After the payments are made, the candidate signs the contract.

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.

Anna Eichler
Alicja Konarska

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.

Anna Eichler
Alicja Konarska

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

Dr. Konrad Niemira

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

Matthew Eagle

graphic design (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 confidence of presenting projects and self-promotion of our works.

Dr. Sabina Twardowska

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

Katarzyna Wnuczko

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.

Drawing
preferred drawing format 100×70 cm or 70×100 cm
drawing of the human figure from nature - minimum format 50×70 cm and 70×50 cm, minimum five drawing works;
still life - minimum five drawing works;
other drawing forms (any number of works)

Painting
landscape - painting work done by any technique on paper or cardboard (minimum format 50×70 cm and 70×50 cm, minimum five painting works);
still life - painting work done by any method on paper or cardboard (minimum format 50×70 cm and 70×50 cm, minimum five painting works);
other painting forms (any number of works)

Photography
color or black and white - you can present portrait photography, landscape, any composition, reportage (a minimum of ten copies in A5 format or larger). In addition, digital photos are also accepted.

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.