Conducted in terms: 2022/23Z, 2023/24Z, 2024/25Z, 2025/26Z

ISCED code: 0218

ECTS credits: 8

Language: Polish

Organized by: Faculty of Fine Arts

Specialist Graduate Seminar 1401-SemDyp-AW-3Z-S1

The subject DIRECTIONAL DIPLOMA SEMINAR is conducted in the form of a seminar and consists of individual cooperation of the graduate with the supervisor (and supporting supervisor) selected by him/her on the development of an artistic and design concept of a chosen topic.

The analytical and design diploma thesis combines issues from various disciplines and fields of knowledge (architecture, interior design, graphics, painting, sculpture, industrial design, furniture). It concerns the entire developed space and/or elements of its equipment (both in the interiors of buildings and urban interiors). The topic may also include issues related to the way humans function in space - the place of work, recreation, rest, etc. and the problems of adapting historical space to new purposes while respecting the value of cultural heritage.

The diploma is a response to a clearly formulated idea. The design work is preceded by a deep analysis of the topic, carried out by searching for inspiration and appropriate functional and material solutions.
Depending on the topic, the diploma thesis is presented in the form of rigid boards in the format of 100x70 cm or in the form of objects or models and with the help of a multimedia presentation. The defense is an open show.

Term 2022/23Z:

None

Term 2023/24Z:

None

Term 2024/25Z:

as above

Term 2025/26Z:

as above

Total student workload

1. Hours implemented with the participation of a teacher (contact hours of exercises, provided for in the program): 135 2. Time spent on individual work of the student, necessary to pass the subject (performance of artistic and design tasks): 400 3. Time spent on preparing the defense of the diploma thesis: 35 Total hours in the academic year 570. Total: 570 hours (19 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Understands the psychological, social and cultural mechanisms that influence the reception of visual information and social communication. K_W11

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Is able to realize their own artistic concepts consciously using the tools of artistic and design workshop, using appropriate formal means and techniques, with an emphasis on creating interiors in contemporary and historical architecture. K_U08 U3: Is able to make independent decisions regarding the implementation of visual and design works. K_U09 U4: Is able to design the effects of artistic works in aesthetic, social and legal aspects. K_U11

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Is aware of the level of their knowledge and workshop skills – their competences and shortcomings, understands the need for continuous professional/artistic development. K_K01 K2: Is able to cooperate and work in a team, assuming designated roles in it or creatively initiating group activities. K_K02 K3: Is able to independently determine priorities for the implementation of a specific professional task, and in their approach to historic buildings, they are always guided by the principles of protection of material heritage. K_K03 K4: They notice and formulate dilemmas, are capable of self-criticism and critical of others and are aware of their decision-making responsibility in the scope of professional competences. K_K04 K5: Is able to communicate with recipients of artistic and design projects, creating fields for discussion, education and mutual inspiration and organizing the process of improving the skills of other people. K_K07 K6: Is able to independently integrate acquired knowledge and undertake new comprehensive actions in an organized manner, also in conditions of limited access to the necessary information. K_K08

Teaching methods

The exercise method, including:  initial consultations on the project topic undertaken in the diploma thesis,  individual consultations and corrections,  discussions and discussions in the case of team projects, public presentation and defense of the diploma thesis

Observation/demonstration teaching methods

- display

Expository teaching methods

- informative (conventional) lecture
- discussion
- narration

Exploratory teaching methods

- biographical
- case study
- presentation of a paper
- experimental
- brainstorming
- observation
- practical

Online teaching methods

- content-presentation-oriented methods
- methods referring to authentic or fictitious situations
- exchange and discussion methods
- methods developing reflexive thinking
- cooperation-based methods
- integrative methods

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

Mastering the knowledge and skills resulting from the implementation of the study program in years I-II

Course coordinators

Grzegorz Maślewski
Marcin Podskarbi
Aleksandra Truchel

Assessment criteria

Assessment methods:
Passing the winter semester involves assessing the level of advancement of work on the diploma, while passing the summer semester takes the form of admitting the diploma thesis to a public defense based on the completeness and quality of the prepared design study.

The assessment consists of:
 design quality of the work,
 originality of the concept,
 ability to independently obtain the necessary information,
 ability to formulate and present assumptions,
 method of submitting the diploma thesis.

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

Depending on the issues addressed by the student in his or her diploma thesis.

Term 2022/23Z:

None

Term 2023/24Z:

None

Notes

Term 2022/23Z:

None

Term 2023/24Z:

None

Term 2024/25Z:

no comments

Term 2025/26Z:

no comments

Additional information

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