Computer Graphics

SAFAA Bachelor academic programme in “Computer Graphics” develops students’ skills of turning aesthetic perceptions and ideas into computer projects enabling them to use modern information technologies in compositional projects.

 

 

Work in the Laboratories

 

For the effective implementation of Bachelor programme in Computer Graphics, the education is organized both in the classrooms and laboratories where the students have the opportunity to use the gained knowledge and skills in practice while working on projects. Moreover, students regularly visit best organisations dealing with the relevant field getting acquainted with the working environment and processes.

 

 

Teaching and Administrative Staff

 

Successful and effective implementation of the academic programme is ensured by teaching and administrative staff – leading professionals of the field. The academic 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. Many modules of the academic programme are conducted by guest specialists and through direct participation of potential employers.

 

 

Graduates

 

The academic programme is in great demand in labour market as evidenced by the high level of employability of graduates in top national and international professional organisations. As a result, the demand as well yearly raises among applicants.

 

 

Bachelor Programme (4 years, 240 credits)

 

The mission of Bachelor academic programme in Computer Graphics is:

 

• To train creative, proactive, highly qualified and competitive specialists in the field of graphic design ensuring the learner’s professional education as well as enabling them to develop creative and analytical thinking, to create, comment and actualize ideas in such an environment where cultural diversity and technical innovations are emphasized.
• To enable the students to have their creative contribution to the development of art and economy in the Republic of Armenia promoting the raise of the quality of life and the development of aesthetic taste of the society.

 

 

Learning Outcomes

 

Upon successful completion of Bachelor academic programme in Computer Graphics the graduate must:

 

1. Suggest creative graphic solutions to visual communication problems demonstrating abilities for revealing the needs of the consumer/client, collecting information, analysing, criticising, forwarding alternative solutions, evaluating results.

 

2. Develop brand, advertisement posters, actualise packaging design, create graphic style for visual environments or actualise graphic project for computer games or design websites and for mobile applications, applying the principles for visual organisation of the composition in graphic design, hierarchic arrangement of the information, presentation of symbols and aesthetics.

 

3. Be able to use all the possible forms of presentation-written, oral and visual, to the professional and non-professional audience and demonstrate the ability to choose communication means taking into consideration the physical, mental, cultural, social and human factors affecting the designing solutions of visual communication problems.

 

4. Create and reproduce visual messages demonstrating the knowledge of basic and modern conceptions of graphic design, modern tools and technologies, their roles in graphic design. The relevant tools and technologies include painting, printing, photography, interactive media and 3D graphics.

 

5. Make decisions during the solutions of computer graphics problems, in conditions of limited autonomy, work effectively in a team and complete the solution of the problem in the field of graphic design independently.

 

6. Demonstrate knowledge of socio-cultural application of computer design objects and technologies, communication and information theories, art and design theory and history during the solution of Computer graphic tasks.

 

7. Be responsible for his/her own education and learn based on the experience gained in different situations as well as be presentable to the public through professional portfolio.

 

 

Academic Environment

 

SAFAA provides a working environment that enables the development of professional and creative abilities. Students of Computer Graphics academic programme are actively involved in the activities of the institution.

 

For the effective implementation of Bachelor’s academic programme in Computer Graphics, the education is organized in classrooms, laboratories as well as in other specialty-based institutions.

 

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 students.

 

 

Curriculum (2021-2022 ac. year)

 

Teaching of the academic programme in Computer Graphics and combination of traditional and modern learning approaches and methods enable students to acquire comprehensive knowledge on the observed theme as well as develop relevant skills to continue to the next education level as well as be professionally introduced in the labour market.

 

 

I year

 

In the first study year the student will gain primary theoretical and practical knowledge on the basics of composition taking into consideration trends in the field of graphic design and world art using the basics of academic painting demonstrating thorough knowledge of computer literacy. The student will have a main idea about graphic design, Concept Art and WEB UI/UX.

 

 

II year

 

The second study year is intended to deepen the knowledge gained in the previous year, the comprehensive study of technical professional tools that will be the basis for solving the set professional problems.

 

In the study year the student chooses one of the proposed professional directions; Graphic Design, Conceptual Art or Web Design for further deeper education.

 

 

III year

 

Specialisation – Graphic Design

 

• The student will master the whole process of graphic design in stages, obtaining analytical and research skills and abilities to work in a team and using the required toolkit, he/she will be able to carry out a complete graphic project.

 

 

Specialisation – Conceptual Art

 

• The student will master the whole process of Concept Art in stages, acquiring skill, will learn to organise and visualise the complete idea, will master special painting techniques and will know the stable forms of delivering creative thoughts. He/she will also be able to work with relevant toolkit.

 

 

Specialisation – Web Design

 

• By completing assignments, the student will master the implementation stages of web projects obtaining analytical-research skills, as well as the ability to work with the required toolkit and work in a team; he/she will be able to implement complete web projects of different complexity.

 

 

IV year

 

Specialisation – Graphic Design

 

• In the fourth study year the student will carry out a real graphic project. He/she will work on pre-approved thesis topic under the guidance of the supervisor, implementing his/her own project, applying the knowledge gained throughout the previous years.

 

 

Specialisation – Conceptual Art

 

• In the fourth study year the student will implement a complete creative project. He/she will work on pre-approved thesis topic under the guidance of the supervisor, implementing his/her own project, applying the knowledge gained in previous years.

 

 

Specialisation – Web Design

 

• In the fourth study year the student will implement a project of a real website or mobile application. He/she will work on pre-approved thesis topic under the guidance of the supervisor actualising his/her own project by applying the knowledge gained in previous years.

 

 

Modules

 

 

I year

 

• History of Art and Graphic Design 1
• Computer Literacy
• Graphic Composition 1
• Painting 1
• Mandatory Courses 1
• History of Art and Graphic Design 2
• Graphic Composition 2
• Package of Digital Tools 1
• Painting 2
• Communication 1

 

 

II year

 

• Graphic Design 1
• Package of Digital Tools 2
• Painting 3
• Communication 2

 

Specialisation – Graphic Design

 

• Graphic Design 2
• Painting 4
• Package of Digital Tools 3
• Optional Courses 1

 

Specialisation – Conceptual Art

 

• Conceptual Art 1
• Painting 4
• Package of Digital Tools 3
• Optional Courses 1

 

Specialisation – Web Design

 

• Web Design 1: Digital and Online Composition
• Painting 4
• Package of Digital Tools 3
• Optional Courses 1

 

 

III year

 

Specialisation – Graphic Design

 

• Graphic Design 3
• Fine Arts Projection
• Painting 5
• Interdisciplinary Project
• Optional Courses 2
• Advertisement Package
• Painting 6
• Optional Courses 3

 

Specialisation – Conceptual Art

 

• Conceptual Art 2
• Sketch
• Sculpture
• Interdisciplinary Project
• Optional Courses 2
• Conceptual Art 3
• Sculpture
• Sketch
• Optional Courses 3

 

Specialisation – Web Design

 

• Web Design 2: Commercial Web Design
• Fine Arts Projection
• Painting 5
• Interdisciplinary Project
• Optional Courses 2
• Web Design 3: UI (User interface) Design
• Painting 6
• Optional Courses 3

 

 

IV year

 

Specialisation – Graphic Design

 

• Typography
• Real Project
• Painting 7
• Mandatory Courses 2
• Optional Courses 4
• Final Work

 

Specialisation – Conceptual Art

 

• Conceptual Art 4
• Real Project
• Sketch 5
• Mandatory Courses 2
• Optional Courses 4
• Final Work

 

Specialisation – Web Design

 

• Web Design 4: Mobile Applications and UX Design
• Real Project
• Painting 7
• Mandatory Courses 2
• 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 Computer Graphics can be found here.