Coordinating person: Prof. Tomasz Boguslawski, Dr. Mariusz Sladczyk, Dr. Filip Sendal

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Specialized area topics

Graphic design is a field that deals with the creation of visual messages that convey specific information, ideas or emotions. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from designing logos, posters, editorial graphics, typography, illustration, corporate identity and advertising materials, to designing websites, mobile app prototypes, and user graphics. Graphic designers use a variety of tools and techniques to create attractive, clear and effective visual messages that capture the attention of the audience and effectively convey the intended message.

Opportunities to use the knowledge gained in your future professional work

The knowledge gained from graphic design can be used in many different fields and industries. Here are some examples of opportunities:

1 Advertising agencies: Working as a graphic designer at an advertising agency can include creating advertising materials, marketing campaigns, clients' corporate identities, and designing websites and applications.

2. media companies: graphic designers can work for media companies, creating graphics for print publications, websites, mobile applications, as well as television and film production.

3 Marketing departments: In the marketing department, graphic designers handle the creation of promotional materials, social media graphics, banner ads, newsletters and other marketing materials.

4 Publishing houses: Work in publishing houses can involve designing covers for books, magazines, newspapers and developing page layouts and graphics for publications.

5 Technology companies: At technology companies, graphic designers can work on creating user interfaces for mobile apps, websites, computer games and other digital products.

6. freelance work: it is also possible to run your own business as a freelancer, offering graphic design services on behalf of clients in various industries and sectors.

These are just a few of the many opportunities to apply graphic design knowledge and skills to future careers. Depending on their interests and specialties, graphic designers can find many other career paths where their skills will be valued and utilized.

Sample thesis topics:

We Party-an app that makes it easy to plan meetings from A to Z

Chronicles of Aerria: Bestiary - Illustrating and compiling the author's book

Yogme app - a mobile app project that makes it easy for users to take
care of their health by practicing yoga

Visual identification of the Fish Hall in Gdynia - graphic design of promotional and advertising materials for the Gdynia Fish Hall

Visual identification of the Youth Cultural Center in Gdynia

Visual Identity of the Naval Museum in Gdynia

Design of a series of covers for Neil Gaiman's books.

Design of the Hug an Old Man app in mobile and web versions.

Graphic development of the Tup-Tup Spit board game

A series of posters inspired by Ukrainian folk art.

Romance of kitsch - a series of pulp movie posters for Velvet Spoon distribution studio.

Design of a series of teaching aids for working with visual perception disorders.

Laboratory description

Computer with graphics software (Adobe suite), TV, projectors, work tables, chairs. Classes are consultative, students have the opportunity to use computer labs with graphics applications.

Coordinating person: Dr. Michal Wojcik

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Specialized Scope Topics: 

Classes at the Studio of Artistic Graphics provide the opportunity to master classical printmaking techniques, both in relief (black-and-white and color linocut) and intaglio (copper etching techniques: etching, aquatint, splatter, copperplate and mezzotint), and to process the graphics created in the aforementioned techniques using modern digital printmaking techniques, in order to create a product with the possibility of mass application. It is possible to create black and white art graphics, using digital software only.

Opportunities to use the acquired knowledge in professional work: 

The knowledge and skills acquired allow you to independently create complex projects and execute them in the chosen technique. 

It allows you to design and realize illustrations for all kinds of publishing houses, publications, graphic design agencies and tattoo studios. The specialized nature of the skills acquired allows you to apply for a job at the State Mint, where one of the recently created investment products are facsimiles (i.e. perfect copies of old prints). 

The ability to create independently and bring an established project to completion, allows many graduates to start their own business.

Sample thesis topics:

• "Woman - Angel or Demon?". A series of graphics made in mezzotint technique.
• "Black and white impressions from travel". A series of linocuts made in A3 format.
• "The Great Arcana as a space opera". A series of illustrations made in etching and aquatint.

Lab Description:

The Studio of Artistic Graphics is equipped with stations for pre-processing of matrices, stations for reflecting and graphic presses, along with rollers for applying ink in different widths, and cuvettes for polishing matrices and soaking paper. We are also equipped with a computer, thanks to which we can review graphic designs made in digital techniques, prepare visualization of the process of creating and etching matrices, and create usable versions of products based on graphics created by the student (albums, illustrations, calendars, T-shirts, sweatshirts, postcards, etc.). We also have a technical room with a tinting machine, which allows us to make works in the tinting technique. 

Coordinating person: dr. hab. prof. PJATK Beata Cedrzyńska

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Specialized area topics

The studio covers a wide range of interdisciplinary artistic activities combining classical techniques such as painting and drawing with digital techniques. Its area deals with individual creative development manifested in the form of digital painting, digital art graphics, illustration, among others.

Opportunities to use the knowledge gained in your future professional work

The aforementioned skills of using new media art in graphic design are applicable to an individual's artistic path and future career, including computer game productions, publishing, and a variety of digital products.

Sample thesis topics:

, "DEAD SPACE" - original concept art

Creating a visual style for a computer game

 "Butterfly Hunter" - a graphic study of the diary of Michalina Isaakova's trip to Brazil in 1926.

, "Untold Stories"- graphic design of the author's book

Art photo-album "Hello my name is HUMAN"

Development of an author's book for children entitled. "THE IMAGES OF THE FOREST".

Graphic reinterpretation of a musical piece in the form of a music video

Kashubnik - a collection of illustrated stories inspired by Kashubian culture in a set with a memory game

Authentic patterning, modeled on Romanian culture, with the visual identity of the clothing brand

Project of illustrated children's book "PIEGI"

Journey of my own soul- interpretation and illustration of Walt Whitman's poem "Song of myself" designed in the form of a book

Laboratory description

Computer with graphics software (Adobe suite), work tables, chairs. Classes are in the form of consultation, students have the opportunity to use the drawing and painting studio.

Coordinating person: prof. dr. hab. Roman Gajewski, prof. dr. hab. Andrzej Śramkiewicz

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The issue , which we deal with in the studio is storytelling with images. The use of images by man to convey content to others has a history of many thousands of years. The method, which has a very long tradition, is still alive, and in recent decades has experienced very intensive development all over the world thanks to new technologies. One might be tempted to say that the language of image has now become a universal tool and dominates human communication. Being aware of the richness of the codes of this language related to culture and the multitude of tools for creating and recording images, as well as the availability of technologies for disseminating the created message, it is difficult to disregard the consideration : what is it that I want to say and to whom to direct my message. The possibilities for addressing the issues expressed and seeking the best related forms of expression are endless. The possibilities of application many times more numerous than the examples given below.

Opportunities to use the knowledge gained in future professional work:

Work of an independent - free artist - designer, work for publishing houses - illustrating books, magazines, newspapers also in digital form. Creating creative advertising materials. Creating moving image - for multiple applications: as an animated film, as a scenographic element of modern stage and theater. Creating imagery of characters and scenographic elements for computer games.

Sample thesis topics:

" The string" - a collection of sequences of the drama of existence - animated image.

"Illustrations to poems by Jan Brzechwa".

"Illustrated mini cookbook - 12 recipes".     

"Blossom" animated painting

"Variety of viewpoints" - a set of images

"Typographic and illustrative study of selected poems by Susanna Ginczanka".

 Graphic and typographic development of "The Passion and Anguish of the Saints"

 Painting and typographic development of " Colors of Jazz".

 Animation addressing the topic of illusion and optical illusions

" Umbra and its inhabitants" , Graphic development of fantastic characters and creatures for visualization related to the role play game (Role Play Game).

"War - the diary of a Ukrainian student" - a series of posters about the drama and drastic nature of war

"Mordnik"-a story of a difficult existence"-an illustrative and typographic development of a collection of his own poems.

Lab Description:

Painting studio also using multimedia and collage techniques, computer lab . Computer with graphics software (Adobe suite), TV, projectors, easels, work tables, chairs. Classes are in the nature of consultation, students have the opportunity to use computer labs and studios with graphics applications.

Coordinating person: Dr. Julia Kurek, Dr. Filip Sendal

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Specialized Scope Topics:

Animation and the short film form are two related fields that have much in common, but differ in certain details. Animation is the process of creating the illusion of motion through the rapid display of static images. This can include frame-by-frame drawing, 3D modeling, computer animation, stop motion animation and many other techniques. It can be used to create films, animated series, commercials, video games, special effects in movies and many other forms of media.A short film form is a film of short duration, usually lasting from a few minutes to several minutes. It is a film form that allows the condensed communication of an idea, story or concept in a short period of time. Short films can be narrative, experimental, documentary, animated or mix different styles and genres. They can be shown at film festivals, online platforms, on television, in theaters and other venues.

Opportunities to use the knowledge gained in future professional work:

Animation and short form filmmaking are widely used in many fields, including film, advertising, education, video games and social media, making them attractive areas for learning and exploration for those interested in creating visual content. Here are some examples of the possibilities:

1. Advertising and marketing: advertising companies and marketing agencies are often looking for people with visual skills who can create compelling advertising content, promotional videos, animations, etc.
2. Film industry: there is a wide range of opportunities in this field. You can work as an animator, film editor, camera operator, special effects designer, etc.
3.  Video game industry: The video game industry has a high demand for animators and visual effects artists who can create character animations, scenes and special effects. In addition, the short film form can be used in games to introduce story, plot and narrative
4. Education: you can find work as a teacher of animation or short film form in art schools, film colleges or teaching courses and workshops.
5. Freelance: you can work as a freelancer, creating animations, short films, commercials, etc. for various clients and projects.
6. Internet and social media: With the growing demand for online video content, there are many opportunities to work as a content creator for online platforms, YouTube channels, streaming services, etc. Animated short films and other forms of short videos are popular on the Internet and social media platforms. They can be used to create viral video content, animated memes, short humorous animations and other forms of online entertainment.

Given the variety of career opportunities, the animation and short film studio can be a very rewarding choice for those interested in creative expression and working in the media industry.

Sample thesis topics:

Escapism - animated music video

Chronicles of Aerria: Bestiary - Illustrating and compiling the author's book

"Without Barriers", Mobile application project using animation

Petapp - mobile application prototype using animation elements

Trailer for the game titled Art.- the last survivor/ 3D animation

Contemporary vehicle - 3D animation

Lockdown - stop motion cartoon animation

Alien Colors - stop motion animation

Stop-motion plasticine animation: Woodstock

Music Video and Photographic Impressions on the Theme of the Work.

New media art in the music industry - video clip

Pitch bible animated series.

Critic - short film form

A new beginning - a short film form

Animation for the song "Anywhere"

Animation of Ted Chris Hadfield's lecture

Book promotion - animation and illustrations

The trailer for the animation "The Cinnamon Shops"

Lab Description:

During the course, graduate students participate in consultations, which take place in computer labs equipped with specialized software (Adobe suite). The discussed works are often projected from a projector.

Coordinating person: prof. dr. hab. Jan Szczypka

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Specialized Scope Topics:

3D design is a rapidly growing field, dealing with a wide range of issues related to: creating 3D characters for computer games, designing spatial forms, interior design, composition, construction, texture, color, light and motion. In their work, designers use various graphics programs (Autodesk Maya, Blender, 3ds Max) and tools and techniques to create all the chiaroscuro and textural richness associated with a three-dimensional solid.

Opportunities to use the knowledge gained in future professional work:

3D graphics is used in three-dimensional modeling, and creative-craftsmanship skills in 3D design, open up paths to many different fields, industries and companies where you can realize yourself in a professional sense and improve your skills.

These may include:

- Advertising agencies (3D signs, spatial logos, etc.).

- Character design companies for computer games

- Technology instututions specialized in animation, films and video games.

- 3D design and printing companies.

- Architectural offices ( 3D visualization, interior design)

Sample thesis topics:

Underup - a collection of original furniture modeled in 3D programs.

Argonaut - 3D character model with animation.

Mosaic in urban space - design and execution of a mosaic for the Rudy Kot club in Gdansk.

Character model for science-fiction film - 3D design.

A film interlude for a story-oriented computer game

Creation of the hero's costume - 3D design

Design of a signboard and creation of a visual identity - for a shoemaking service point in Gdynia. 

Tavern concept art - 3 D design of a solid building with interior design.

Three-dimensional paper structures - Paper relief series

The use of 3D graphics in the architectural visualization of a residential building.- house design.

The influence of the seasons on the design of Japanese homes - 3D room model.

Vatons - textile spatial forms and graphic design of the catalog.

Lab Description: Computers with 3D modeling and other graphics software, overhead projectors, work tables, chairs. Classes are one-on-one consultations, and students can work both manually and in 3D programs.

Coordinating person: Dr. Leszek Żurek

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Specialized area topics

The course program emphasizes the use of the medium of photography in a wide spectrum of graphic design using electronic media, editing programs including the use of AI. Practical classes allow the student to fully master the skill of photographic way of looking and "translating" reality into the language of image (representation of reality), formulating visual message. The student acquires skills and knowledge, which he will also apply in the implementation of tasks in other fields of art and design activities.

Opportunities to use the knowledge gained in your future professional work

Graduates acquire skills in graphic design using photographic images in all available media, such as: photo book, album, poster, website, covers of book, music and film publications, advertising catalogs, publicity materials.

Sample thesis topics:

1 ",Recollection". A sequence of nine works in drawing, digital painting and photography.

2. "Zulawy". Author's album project presenting photographs and illustrations.

3. "Rhythms of nature in sequential photography". Small video form.

4. "Graduate Album". Photographs illustrations and album design.

5. "Don't do it to me" comprehensive visual design of social campaign

6. "Brother smaller don't buy - adopt" social campaign project with photo album

Laboratory description

The photography studio is equipped with professional lighting equipment with a variety of light modifiers, digital cameras, light meters, a computer with the full Adobe suite.