Graphic Design – New Media Art

Why Choose Faculty of New Media Arts atPJAIT?

✅ Practical projects and portfolio development starting from the very first semesters
✅ Faculty members who are renowned artists, designers, and professionals in the creative industry
✅ A degree from the university that is highly regarded worldwide
✅ State-of-the-art art, multimedia, and computer studios
✅ Access to professional software and technologies used in the industry
✅ a combination of art, design, and new technologies
✅ exhibitions, competitions, and festivals in Poland and abroad
✅ collaboration with cultural institutions and partners in the creative industry
✅ the opportunity to participate in interdisciplinary projects with computer scientists and new media creators
✅ study abroad through Erasmus+ or in Japan
✅ Academic Student Clubs, hackathons, and conferences
✅ the opportunity to study in Polish and English
✅ 1,000 satisfied graduates

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Faculty of New Media Arts in 2005, at a time when the world of design and technology was changing faster than ever before. It was a response to the growing importance of digital media, computer graphics, animation, and interactive forms of communication. Just as Steve Jobs demonstrated that the future of technology is shaped at the intersection of engineering, design, and art, PJAIT a faculty that, from the very beginning, has combined creativity with modern technologies.

“It’s in Apple’s DNA that technology alone isn’t enough—it’s technology combined with the liberal arts and the humanities that yields the results that make our hearts sing.”

Develop your talent at every stage

The degree programs at the Faculty of New Media Arts are designed and developed in collaboration with artists, designers, and representatives of the creative industries. As a result, they respond to the changing needs of the market and prepare students for careers in design, visual communication, multimedia, and interior architecture.

At PJAIT develop your skills at every stage of your education—from bachelor’s and master’s programs all the way to the Doctoral School. It’s an environment where creativity, design, new technologies, and artistic endeavors inspire one another.

bachelor's degree licencjackie)

This is the time to discover your own style and build a solid foundation in design skills. Starting in your first semesters, you’ll work on practical projects, build your portfolio, and gain experience under the guidance of faculty members who are active artists and designers.

master's degree magisterskie)

They allow participants to develop their individual creative interests, undertake more advanced projects, and collaborate with partners in the creative industry and cultural institutions. They also provide an opportunity to experiment with new technologies and interdisciplinary art forms.

Doctoral School

Those interested in academic and artistic pursuits can continue their professional development at the PJAIT Doctoral School by conducting research and creative projects in collaboration with the national and international academic community.

Faculty of New Media Arts atPJAIT in 2005 in response to the rapid development of digital technologies and the evolving world of design. Today, as artificial intelligence, multimedia, interaction design, and visual communication define field of study creative industries, our mission remains unchanged—to educate creators who not only keep pace with change but also shape it themselves.

Create what will inspire the future

Here, art meets design, and design meets new technologies. You’ll develop your artistic skills, learn to design user experiences, build engaging solutions usingDesign Thinking methods, explore the principlesof gamification, and create projects that utilize artificial intelligence, multimedia, and immersive technologies such asVR, AR, XR, and metaverse environments.

From your very first semesters, you’ll work on original projects, experiment with new tools, and build a portfolio that showcases not only your skills but also your way of thinking and creativity. We believe that the best project is one that solves a real-world problem, engages its audience, and addresses the challenges of today’s world.

You’ll work in an international community of students and faculty, collaborate with partners from the creative and technology sectors, and participate in projects that transcend the boundaries of a single discipline. Because the future of design is shaped where art, technology, business, and people come together.

Whether you choose graphic design Multimedia Arts or Interior Architecture, you’ll join a community of creators who want to design not only aesthetically pleasing objects, but also experiences, services, spaces, and solutions for the world of tomorrow.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know how to draw before starting college?

No, you don't have to be like Picasso! But you do need to have the basics. Basic artistic skills are helpful, but creativity, imagination, and a desire to grow are what matter most. The program is designed to gradually develop your design and artistic skills under the guidance of experienced instructors, and today’s technologies are tools that allow you to create in any direction. Only your imagination can limit you!

Will I build my own portfolio while I'm in college?

Yes. Starting in your first semesters, you’ll work on practical individual and team projects that become part of your portfolio. Your portfolio is often the most important element when applying for a job, an internship, or collaborations with clients. In your diploma project classes, you’ll create all the materials you need to enter the world of business and art.

Is it possible to gain professional experience while in college?

Yes. The program includes an internship (120 hours) and projects carried out in collaboration with partners from the creative industry and cultural institutions. Many students begin working while still in school, while also developing their own projects and participating in research clubs and artistic events.

What technologies are used during the program?

Students work with professional software used in the creative industry, such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Adobe FireFly), Canva, Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Rhino, AutoCAD, Figma, and Unity. Depending on their chosen major, they also learn about tools related to computer graphics, 2D and 3D animation, interactive design, UX/UI, multimedia, artificial intelligence, and VR, AR, and XR technologies. The curriculum is continuously updated to reflect advancements in modern technologies and industry standards in the creative sectors.

We don’t teach how to use specific software—we teach critical thinking, design, and the importance of continuous “learning.” As a result, our graduates are able to quickly adapt to new tools and technologies that are constantly emerging on the market.

PJAIT welcoming to international students?

Yes. The Polish-Japanese Academy of Computer Technology is academy international academy attended by students from over70 countries. We foster an open and multicultural environment that encourages collaboration and the exchange of experiences.

Is there a chance for an exchange with Japan?

Yes. All PJAIT students—both male and female— PJAIT apply for the Pasona Group Summer Scholarship: a 3-month internship on Awaji Island.

Where can I work after I graduate?

Graduates of the Department of New Media Arts pursue careers as graphic designers, visual communication designers, UX/UI designers, motion designers, illustrators, animators, interior designers, game artists, art directors, and multimedia creators, among other roles. They also work as content creators, influencers, marketing specialists, and brand specialists. The skills acquired during their studies enable them to work in creative agencies and design studios, as well as to run their own businesses or pursue their own creative projects.

The curriculum provided by the Faculty of New Media Arts allows students to receive a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of both selected areas of application of computer techniques and the fundamentals of art education.

Computer science subjects include elements of such areas as: basics of algorithmics, computer operation, software engineering, multimedia, creation of computer graphics and animation, three-dimensional modeling. Theoretical and practical knowledge is supplemented by practical skills acquired in computer laboratories.
In the field of visual arts, great importance is given to visual forms, so students study drawing, composition, painting, classical animation, photography and the art of cinematography. They become familiar with the realization of short film forms, especially special effects made with 3D techniques and computer animation. The purpose of art subjects is to develop the student's aesthetic sensibilities, to refine the workshop in the creation of static and moving images. Special emphasis is placed on this aspect, since the image is the most essential element in both computer animation and computer games.

Studies at the Faculty of New Media Arts are interdisciplinary, combining general and specialized knowledge from the fields:

- Artistic education in the visual arts - students gain comprehensive knowledge in the visual arts. They learn the basic issues of composition, painting, drawing, artistic graphics;

- graphics - curriculum covers the basic concepts of graphic design, which in the education of students gives the concept of cognition of contemporary design language on the plane and in intermedia space. Particular emphasis is placed on familiarizing students with applications for creation and design, as well as with the principles of preparing such created images for distribution through various media channels;

- Computer science - students receive thorough theoretical and methodological knowledge and acquire practical skills in the following areas: computer operation, multimedia, website design, project organization and management, administration of management information systems, creation of user-friendly functional graphical and multimedia interfaces.

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  dr hab. Ewa Satalecka, Professor PJAIT

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