General knowledge of the history of design in Poland from the late 19th century
to the present day - in the context of cultural, civilisational
Cultural, civilizational, social, political, and economic changes.
Recognition of basic projects, designers, events from the history of
Polish design history.

Graduates will know and understand:

in-depth - selected facts, objects and phenomena as well as methods and theories explaining the complex relations between them, constituting advanced general knowledge within the scope of the artistic discipline Plastic arts and art conservation, forming theoretical grounds, ordered and theoretically supported knowledge covering key issues and selected issues from the scope of advanced detailed knowledge - appropriate for the programme of education - K_W01
historical and cultural context of the field of plastic arts and art conservation and its relations with other areas of contemporary life, and independently develops this knowledge in a way that corresponds to the field of study - interior design - and the selected specialization - K_W05
standards underlying artistic creation, enabling freedom and independence of artistic expression - K_W06

principles of creating artistic works and creating artistic activities of high degree of originality on the basis of knowledge on art styles and related creative and reproductive traditions - K_W07
development trends and tendencies within the discipline of plastic arts and conservation of works of art, plastic and artistic arts proper for the field of study - design arts, selected fine arts - K_W08
interrelations between theoretical and practical aspects of the interior architecture major, and uses this knowledge for further artistic development - K_W10
fundamental dilemmas of contemporary civilization and basic terms and principles of copyright law and industrial property protection, as well as broad knowledge concerning economic, financial, marketing, ethical and legal aspects of the profession of an artist - designer of a selected specialization, and basic principles of creating and developing various forms of entrepreneurship - K_W11

Ability to analyze and identify projects in terms of style, functionality, materials and
The ability to analyse and recognise designs in the context of style, functionality, materials and technology, as well as the so-called "added values". Formulate theses and select arguments in a discussion on Polish design.

Graduates are able to

use their knowledge - formulate and solve complex and unusual problems and innovatively perform tasks in unpredictable
to perform tasks in unpredictable conditions through
- proper selection of sources and information from them, making evaluation, critical analysis, synthesis and creative interpretation and presentation
selecting and applying appropriate methods and tools
- selecting and applying appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communication techniques
- adapt existing methods and tools or develop new ones
formulate and test hypotheses related to simple research problems - K_U01
to take independent decisions concerning design and realization of artistic works, to use patterns underlying artistic creation, allowing freedom and independence of artistic expression, and to design effects of artistic works in aesthetic, social and legal aspects - K_U03
cooperate with other persons in teamwork and take leading (managerial) role in such teams - K_U08

Sensitivity to the aesthetic values and social, economic, and political contexts associated with design and its history.

Graduates are prepared to:

recognize the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems and to consult experts in case of difficulties in solving the problem independently K_K01
perform professional roles responsibly, taking into account changing social needs, including:
- develop the achievements of the profession,
- Maintain the ethos of the profession,
- adhere to and develop principles of professional ethics, and to work towards adherence to such principles - K_K03
to critically evaluate the acquired knowledge and received contents, to self-assess their own design solutions and to constructively criticize the actions of others - K_K06
fulfill the social role of a graduate of a course of study related to an artistic discipline, reflect on the social, scientific, and ethical aspects of one's own work and its ethos; communicate effectively and initiate actions in the society, and present complex tasks in an accessible form using information technology - K_K07