

It is considered that generation Y is the generation with the most creative minds. Thus, millennials tend to express themselves through various forms, such as Art and Design.
Degrees in Art and Design aim to empower students to use art as a tool for self-expression. This degree is designed to develop visual perception as well as visual literacy. As a result, students gain practical skills in order to turn their imaginative ideas into reality.
Unlike many programmes, Art and Design courses improve students’ attention to detail, creative thinking, and freedom in the decision-making process.
Art and Design is a competitive industry. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to be equipped with the necessary skills to have higher chances of being employed in this field.
In general, graduates from this degree have a wide range of employment options once they finish their studies. The advantage of an Art and Design course is that you are highly employable for other industries too – there are numerous courses that would help to develop specialised skills for specific careers.
Some particular job areas include – apart from being an artist – community worker, fashion designer, graphic designer, illustrator, advertising executive, and multimedia worker. Many Art and Design graduates find themselves using their skills in marketing, media, or even teaching.
Art and Design degrees are part of Bachelor of Art (BA) Degrees. Courses’ structure and length depend on what type of programme you choose to study and the country where you choose to study. Usually, Art and Design courses are a three-year commitment, although there are countries – like the USA – where you need to study for at least four years.
The most remarkable aspect about this degree is that it emphasises the practical knowledge. Courses are often taught in studios, as a form of workshops. Additionally, students are assessed based on their portfolios of work, which may be exhibited to the public.
I have chosen Jagiellonian University for one reson – to study Culture and Media Management. It is a one-of-a-kind degree, exclusive to UJ, as you will not be able to find it in other schools in the city. The programme itself is fun and practical – you get to combine artistic subjects, such as Art History, with more technical, management focused classes, for example Project Management. The staff is very friendly and passionate about passing on their knowledge, making for a very well-guided and pleasant experience. I have learned a lot over my first year of studying there, complete with the real-life experience of organizing a whole culture and media festival, completely by ourselves – the students. The campus is modern and attractive, however, the downside of it is the location far from the city center. I would totally recommend this degree for people who want to channel their love for art and culture, while gaining practical knowledge. However, the degree is very much “culture” focused, so if you are more interested in the “media” part of it, you might be disappointed.
View moreOkay, so I’ve studied on 3 different faculties. They all have their pros and cons, but in all honesty I can’t say, that university as a whole is great place. There are worse unis (looking at you UKEN), but the thing is, this university have such amazing potential with amazing niche faculties that are underpaid and overlooked for sake of not so great faculties that look good on paper.
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