Graphics

SAFAA students of the academic programme in Graphics are provided with a range of opportunities throughout their studies to get acquainted with graphic materials, their diversity and peculiarities, to the application of not only classical but also modern techniques and technologies through practical work. Acquired skills enable students to participate in local and international exhibitions.     Work in the Laboratories   In the laboratories of the relevant specialty, the students are given an opportunity to apply the gained knowledge in practice, to create in the fields of printing art (polygraph)production,easel printing andengraving to prepare their own projects.     Academic and Administrative Staff   Successful and effective implementation of the academic programme is ensured by teaching and administrative staff who are leading professionals of the field. The educational programme is delivered by Professors with huge experience in the field and young lecturers with professional qualities, as well as representatives of leading companies of labour market.     Graduates   Graduates of Graphics academic programme are highly demanded in the labour market; they find their unique place in the spheres of different publishing, polygraphic and other productions as well as easel printing and printing art spheres, teach at schools, colleges and HEIs, successfully demonstrate themselves as free creators participating in different exhibitions, events and working with employers. Some of them work in the fields of graphic design, animation and illustration.     Bachelor Programme (4 years, 240 ECTS)   The mission of bachelor academic programme in Graphics is to ensure conditions conducive to students’ development, individual creative work, prepare competitive specialists who can evolve professional activities in different branches of polygraphic production, in the spheres of printmaking and easel printing as well as introducing themselves as free creators, artists, make stable values and contribute to the development of national culture and economy as well as aesthetic taste of the society.     Learning Outcomes   Upon successful completion of bachelor programme in “Graphics”, the graduate must:   1. Describe the development of professional field in the historical context, understand and explain the place and role of graphics in the Armenian and World culture and market.   2. Create in the fields of polygraphic products, easel printing and engraving, applying the self-made printing plate and print, accomplish an original work (creation) of any kind and form using different means.   3. Accomplish graphic tasks of a particular work or project applying traditional and modern professional techniques and technologies, be able to justify his choice for each task.   4. Be able to orienthimself and suggest solutions to different tasks in case of unexpected technological problems risen in the creative working process.   5. Introduce his own work or the accomplished creation to the professional and non-professional public orally and in written form.   6. ApplymodernIT and communication technologies in solving and introducing professional tasks.   7. Collaborate with the client in terms of suggesting solutions relevant to the set demands and presenting the completed work, bydemonstrating appropriate knowledge on art history, related literature and market.   8. Perform the task by himself and within the team by demonstrating abilities in collection, procession of required information and making relevant judgements in relation to planning the work, following the time-frame, introducing justified decision.   9. Plan further professional work and be able to self-educate in the sphere in compliance with modern requirements.   10. Maintain and disseminate national values and culture evaluating in his activities the universal values and democratic principles as well.     Academic Environment   SAFAA provides a working environment that enables the development of professional and creative abilities. Students of Graphics academic programme are actively involved in the activities of the institution.   For the effective implementation of bachelor’s academic programme in Graphics, the education is organized in classrooms, laboratories as well as in other specialty-based institutions (e.g. printing-houses, etc.)   The academic programme attaches huge importance to the individual, independent work of the student as the best study mode, contributing to the acquisition of required knowledge and skills. Individual approach to each student prevails in the academic programme.   Upon adopting active and interactive methods of teaching and learning an important place and role is attached to the application of inclusive education in the academic programme, ensuring equal and impartial teaching and learning conditions for all the students.     Curriculum (2021-2022 ac. year)   Teaching of the academic programme in Graphics and the combination of traditional and modern learning approaches and methods enable students to acquire comprehensive knowledge onresearch theme as well as develop relevant skills to continue the education in the next level, and to be professionally introduced in the labor market.     I year   The 1st study year is intended to familiarize students with book creation rules, basics of easel graphics as well as linocut methods. The students will get themeaning of colour, line, spot and tone; will be able to use the gained knowledge to make a book and easel series. They will develop the communication and IT user skills.     II year   In the second study year the students will be able to use different approaches and types of illustration, as well as work with frontispiece. They will get acquainted with different means of metal engraving as well as deepen painting and drawing skills.     III year   The third study year is mainly aimed at implementing individual and team projects. Within this study period the students will acquire knowledge on creating separate elements of the book, will be able to view the book as a work of art and make a model of the book. They will be able to digitalize their works and work with fonts; will get acquainted with lithography meanwhile deepening their knowledge in art history.   This level enables students to be integrated into working environment, work on the projects based on real market needs.     IV year   In the 4th year the students will be skillful in book and easel spheres, will be able to create a promising portfolio to furtherevolve a creative activity. They will be able to work on real projects with real clients. This level will completely contribute to the literate and creative presentation of the project.     Modules   I year  

• Painting 1
• Basics of Book Graphics
• linocut
• Armenian History / Environmental Protection
• Painting 2
• Basics of Easel Graphics
• Coloured Engraving
• Communication 1

    II year  

• Painting 3
• Book Art 1
• Metal Engraving
• History of Art
• Communication
• Painting
• Book Art 2
• Etching 1
• History of Art 2
• Optional Courses 1

    III year  

• Painting 5
• Easel Graphics 1
• Etching 2
• Interdisciplinary Project
• Optional Courses 2
• Compositional Sketch
• Easel Graphics 2
• Digital Graphics 1
• Monotype
• Optional Courses 3

    IV year  

• Lithography
• Digital Graphics 2
• Pre-diploma Internship
• Civil Defence / Philosophy
• Optional Courses 4
• Final Work

    Optional Courses   Starting from the 2nd semester of the 2nd study year, all the students of the academic programme can choose courses of deep professional or related fields that will develop their skills and abilities comprehensively and typical to the field.     Admission Requirements   Admission requirements and procedures for bachelor programme in “Graphics” can be found here.