VISUAL STRUCTURES PART 1 Field of study: Fine Arts Education
Programme code: W6-S1EP19.2025

Module name: VISUAL STRUCTURES PART 1
Module code: W6-EP-S1-SW.1
Programme code: W6-S1EP19.2025
Semester: winter semester 2026/2027
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The implementation of the module gives the student the opportunity to learn about the basic processes of organizing the plane and space with the use of elementary means of expression of artistic notation. Knowledge of visual structures is an important complement and extension of the curriculum content of modules in the field of painting, artistic and design graphics, drawing and sculpture. The module expands the ability to perceive and understand the specificity of the space around us (the natural environment and man-made space).The aim of the exercises is to familiarize students with issues related to the analysis of the components of the broadly understood artistic form, to develop the ability to use form and to develop planning and design, as well as to develop spatial thinking skills, discover the interdependencies between the elements of form, develop the ability to combine individual parts into an artistic whole, rationalize emotional experiences, the ability to influence in accordance with expectations, and develop creative thinking. The issues of communication carried out as part of the module concern the issues of interpersonal communication, non-verbal communication, typology of communication acts, advertising message in the context of cultural traditions and symbols, artistic message and the function of art. Topics part I 1 includes activities at the level.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
knows and understands the principles concerning the implementation of artistic work in the field of composition in its various aspects - on the plane and in space. She can integrate knowledge related to related artistic disciplines and knows and understands the connections and dependencies between the theoretical and practical elements of the study program. [W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _1]
 W6-EP-S1-W01 [2/5] W6-EP-S1-W06 [2/5]
knows and understands the changes in the understanding of the principles of composition and visual structures throughout history. The creative traditions associated with them, the fundamental stages and developmental trends, representative works of art and publications related to these issues. [W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _2]
 W6-EP-S1-W02 [2/5] W6-EP-S1-W03 [2/5] W6-EP-S1-W04 [2/5]
is able to use the skills needed to express their own creative expression and educational activities in the field of art [W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _3]
 W6-EP-S1-U01 [2/5]
can make independent decisions regarding the design and implementation of their own artistic works as well as undertake educational activities in the field of visual arts. [W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _4]
 W6-EP-S1-U04 [2/5]
is able to independently plan and implement their own lifelong learning, enabling continuous artistic and educational development in the field of visual arts. [W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _5]
 W6-EP-S1-U07 [1/5]
is ready to effectively utilize imagination, intuition, emotionality, creative thinking skills, and creative work in the field of artistic and educational creativity, flexible thinking, adapting to new and changing circumstances and technological requirements, and controlling his/her behavior in situations related to public presentations. [W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _6]
 W6-EP-S1-K02 [1/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [W6-EP-S1- SW.1_fs_1] 30 Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Creation/production – creative workshop [e03]  		course work W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _1 W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _2 W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _3 W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _4 W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _5 W6-EP-S1-SW.1 _6
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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