Why study with us?

FACULTY: Our faculty consists of professors who teach at the finest

art schools in Poland such as the National Film School in d, and
the Pozna University of Arts. They are all internationally established
artists.

BACHELORS DEGREES AND POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATES: Valid

in 48 countries including the European Union and China.

PROGRAMME: We offer an extensive professional and artistic

education that focuses on both theory and practice, through lectures,
lab work and field trips. Our programmes are unique and diverse
offering courses in contemporary trends and the development of visual
sensitivity.

ENVIRONMENT: At our school, there is a very friendly and warm

atmosphere. The classes are small and we like to take care of our
students individually.

PROGRAMMES:
In order to comply with the requirements of the Polish Ministry of Research
and Higher Education and the European Union Commission, our BA and
Post-Graduate Certificate programmes are offered in collaboration with the
Higher School of Art (HSA) in Warsaw. The collaborative program requires
taking elementary-level courses in drawing and painting from the Faculty of
Painting at the HSA. Furthermore, we offer an independent certificate
programme where students are not required to take additional courses in
painting or drawing.
All classes are conducted in English.
Programme Title

Annual Tuition

Length of
Programme

In collaboration
with HSA

PHOTOGRAPHY
Artistic and
Professional
Diploma
B.A in Painting:
Specialization in
Multimedia
Images
Post-graduate
Diploma

4300

1-3 years

No

5300

3 and a half years

(or 7 semesters)

Yes

5300

1 year

Yes

GRAPHIC DESIGN
Artistic and
Professional
Diploma

4300

1-3 years

No

B.A in Painting:
Specialization in
Multimedia
Images

5300

3 and a half years

(or 7 semesters)

Yes

Post-graduate
Diploma

5300

1 year

Yes

PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO COURSES

These courses are offered over a span of three years.

Photography Basics

Commercial & Editorial

Photography

Studio Photography
Visual Communication
Digital Imaging and Printing Techniques
Landscape Photography (Zone System)
Large Format Photography

The Business of Photography

Illustrative Photography
Advertising Photography
Creative Techniques in Photography
Fashion Photography
Photo Edition for Publication

Artistic Photography

Theory

New Media

Photojournalism
Photojournalism
Photojournalism and Documentary
Photography
Advanced photojournalism

A Phenomenonly of the Image

Image Composition
History of Photography
Photographic Themes
Contemporary Photography
History of Art
Contemporary Art
Medai Copyright and Basic Intellectual
Copyright Law

Video Art
Photography in New Media
Film Postproduction/ Fotocast
New Technologies in the Postproduction
of Photographs

Photographic Techniques
Camera Equipment & Analogue and
Digital Photo Techniques
Black and White Archival Darkroom
Techniques
Photoshop

Expressive Photography
Creative Photography
Creative Portrait Photography
Landscape Photography
Psychological Portrait Photography
Exhibition
Contemporary Art Photography
Visual Storytelling

Professional
Professional Digital Retouching
Coaching
Professional Portfolio

GRAPHIC DESIGN COURSES

These courses are offered over a span of two years.

Graphic Design
Vector Graphics 2D (Illustrator)
Bitmap Graphics (Adobe Photoshop)
Design and Building Websites
Animation and editing
Typography
Drawing
Anatomic Drawing
Painting
Commercial Graphic
Audiovisual Design
Image Composition

Visual Storytelling
Multimedia and film Techniques
Colour Management
DTP and Tracking
History of Art
Contemporary Art
Basic Photography
Media copyright and basic intellectual
property law
Graphic Design Thesis
Graphic Design Seminar

ADMISSIONS
We do not require any previous experience in photography, drawing or
painting from candidates applying for the first year of studies. In the first year
we teach you the basic techniques of photography, drawing and painting.
Our philosophy is to let students discover their hidden talents and give them
the opportunity to develop them. We require an adequate level of
understanding and communication in English.

LIVING AND STUDYING IN WARSAW

Warsaw is an exciting and booming European capital with a population of 1.7
million. Currently, there are 300,000 higher education students, out of which
many are international students. The city itself offers a lively arts and cultural
scene, while cultural capitals such as Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Budapest,
Bratislava and Vilnius are within 550 km of Warsaw.
The cost of living is extremely affordable. A student can live on a monthly
budget as low as 500 upto 800, depending on lifestyle.
VISAS AND OTHER FORMALITIES
Health insurance is mandatory for all students for the whole duration of their
stay in Poland. International students are advised to purchase third party

liability insurance and accident insurance in their home countries. EU/EFTA

citizens should get a European Health Insurance Card valid during their stay
in Poland.
B.A. students who are Non-EU/EFTA citizens can sign a health insurance
agreement with the Polish National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz
Zdrowia).
Prior to arriving in Warsaw, international students, depending on their
nationality, are required to obtain a visa. Our administration will guide you
through the process. After arriving in Warsaw, we will then guide you in
finding accomodation and to apply for a temporary residence permit.

HOW TO APPLY
There is a non-refundable application fee of 200.
If you wish to apply, please send us an email to admissions@wsfoto.art.pl
with your programme of choice in the subject line and the following
information:
1) Full name
2) Telephone number (with an international dialing code)
3) Your nationality and residential address
Should you have any querries or concerns, don't hesitate to get in touch.