Graduates know and understand:

K_W02 - key issues in painting. Key issues in painting including:subject and concept of painting, means of expression; color, light and space in painting, composition, seeing color and form, optical illusions. Key issues related to the creation of works in related specialties within the discipline. Techniques and technology of painting. Techniques and technologies of related specialties.

K_W04 - principles of conducting analysis and evaluation of works of ancient and modern art; value and quality criteria applicable to ancient and modern art.

K_W05 - basic reading concerning the studied major and art history, cultural theory, philosophy, aesthetics, media theory and other humanities and sciences related to art. Relationships between theoretical and practical aspects of studying.

K_W06 - Historical, cultural and social context of fine arts. Relation of plastic arts with other fields of contemporary life; reflection of fundamental dilemmas of contemporary civilization in plastic arts.

K_W07 - the main development tendencies in art, in the discipline of plastic arts and conservation with the special emphasis on painting; the context of own work in the perspective of art history, which allows to create artistic works with a high degree of originality, topicality and creative awareness.

K_W08 - problems concerning contemporary cultural life (film, theater, music, artistic events, plastic arts exhibitions) both in Poland and abroad, enabling to analyze and interpret works of art including paintings.

K_W10 - detailed rules concerning patterns of independence and freedom in creating artistic expression.

Graduates are able to:

K_U01 - use their knowledge and their talent and artistic sensitivity in expressing and realizing original artistic concepts. Use classical and modern means of representation consciously and innovatively, emphasizing expression, expression and message of the work. Solve unusual and new artistic problems.

K_U02 - take independent decisions connected with designing effects of artistic work in aesthetic, ethical, social and legal aspects. K_U02 - Use artistic technique properly in realization of his/her intentions in the areas of artistic activity that interest him/her. Perform artistic work responsibly and correctly in terms of technology.

K_U04 - while realizing own artistic concepts show the ability of critical selection of information sources. Build intellectual background for created work. Undertake artistic research.

K_U05 - approach in a responsible way to public presentation of own works and own artistic views, as well as works of other artists; communicate with the audience about own work and art issues.

K_U06 - make oral and written statements (also multimedia), appropriately structured and communicative, on the topics of both painting and broader issues in the field of art and related humanistic disciplines. To discuss in public on the topics of art, as well as moderate a debate.

K_U09 - plan their own artistic development: to set artistic goals and revise them in stages: to acquire new knowledge, to learn new artistic solutions and technologies.

Graduates are ready to:

K_K01 - make a thorough self-assessment and criticism of their own actions and the actions of other artists and authors in the field of art and widely understood culture; to make constructive criticism in relation to the artistic actions of others; to critically formulate and express their own judgments on artistic, social and scientific issues within their own artistic work.

K_K02 - undertake artistic activities for the local community: perform social tasks in the broadly understood field of culture while maintaining openness and tolerance of other attitudes and needs.

K_K04 - adapt to changing conditions and expectations towards the artist-painter: think and act in an entrepreneurial way in art. To undertake own exhibition and publishing initiatives. Actively seek financial resources to achieve intended artistic goals.

K_K05 - act as an artist-painter. Accept responsibility for own artistic works and statements. Ethical attitude of an artist towards the recipient of art and society. Observe the copyright law and take care of intellectual property of other authors.