Fine Arts and Engineering Graphics

What is taught in this field

The Fine Arts and Engineering Graphics programme prepares future teachers and specialists who have a solid command of drawing, painting, graphics and technical drawing. Students learn the principles of drawing from life, composition, colour and perspective.

The core subjects include:

• fundamentals of painting, graphics and sculpture;
• fundamentals of composition and design;
• engineering and projection drawing, descriptive geometry;
• computer graphics and modern digital tools;
• art history and aesthetics;
• pedagogy, psychology and methods of teaching fine arts.

Through practical classes, students develop their own creative works, sketches and technical drawings.

Who will the graduate become

Graduates can work as teachers of fine arts and drawing. They may teach in general secondary schools, academic lyceums, vocational colleges and other educational institutions.

They can also pursue the following professions and positions:

• artist-designer or graphic designer;
• draftsman-designer or technical artist;
• methodologist or instructor in culture and arts centres;
• head of children's art schools and study circles.

Where can you work

Graduates can work in public and private educational institutions in Uzbekistan, in cultural and art organisations, publishing houses and advertising companies, architectural and construction design organisations, and industrial enterprises. Working as an independent artist in collaboration with art galleries and studios also offers broad opportunities.

Who is this programme suited for

This programme suits applicants who enjoy drawing, have a feel for colour and like to transfer what they see onto paper. The following qualities will be helpful:

• creative thinking and a sense of beauty;
• accuracy, patience and attention to detail;
• spatial imagination and manual skill;
• willingness to work with children and a sense of pedagogical responsibility.

If you love drawing and technical graphics and dream of becoming a teacher or designer in this field, this programme may be a good fit for you.