The final grade depends on: completing all pieces assigned in the semester on proper artistic and technical level, based on an individual project, consulted and accepted by the teacher.

• A student is able to create artistic pieces on high level of originality based on his/her knowledge concerning styles in art and creative traditions
• A student is prepared for ma king his/her own independent decisions about designing and completing pieces in the field of medallic art. and small sculpture with the use of appropriate techniques and technologies.

The studio’s programme involves issues and elements of traditional and modern/contemporary medallic art and small sculpture; prepares students to begin their own creative path. The objectives are: issues concerning plaquettes, double-sided medallic pieces, small sculpture and their variations.

After formulating tasks issued for the semester: 1st stage involves presenting ideas – designs to the teacher followed by discussion, choosing the most interesting solution and searching for the most suitable form of realization, finally – completing the piece using adequate technique.

The scope of issues taken up within the course is focused on students’ artistic development and their technical skills advancement (from traditional medal with a portrait to creative medal and small spatial form.

M. Porębski „ Sztuka a informacja”, Kraków; WL, 1986,
P. Francastel „Sztuka a technika w XIX i XX wieku”, PWN Warszawa 1966,
A. W. Florow „ Artystyczna obróbka metali” PWN Warszawa 1989,
R. Hughers „The colouring, bronzing, and patination of metals” English 1991

passed course – Technology of Metals - 60h/II year of study

In order to fulfill the Medallic Art and Small Sculpture studio’s programme it is essential for a student to possess basic technical skills. A conscious choice of this specialization allows students to develop and form their individual artistic expression in this field