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Faculty Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (FDU)
Study programme Graphic Design and Illustration (B0211A310013)
Branch of study / Specialization Graphic Design and Visual Communication (B0211A310013S03/3 - 1)
Level of acquired qualification Bachelor
Form of study Full-time
Standard length of study 4 years
Number of ECTS credits 240
Qualification awarded Bachelor of Art (1)
Access to further studies Master study programme  
Type of completion State Final Exam
Study and Examination Code URL
Faculty coordinator for international students
Jandová Tereza, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
Email: lsintern@fdu.zcu.cz
Phone: +420 377 636 716
Fax:
Key learning outcomes The aim of the study is to develop the competences of the graduate in the following fields: (a) creative and custom work in the field of graphic design and illustration and their specialties, b) reflection of its own style framework and its comparison with other authors, c) mastering the basic technical and technological processes of creation with emphasis on managing the future development of new technologies, d) flexible management of multidisciplinary projects and language education increasing the competitiveness of the graduate in the labor market.
Specific admission requirements Passing a talent-based entrance examination
Specific provisions for recognition of prior learning Recognition of subjects completed in previous studies at another university in the Czech Republic or abroad is governed by Articles 26 to 33 of the Study and Examination Regulations of the UWB.
Qualification requirements and regulations Graduation, state final examination, presentation and defense of the qualification work.
Profile of the programme academic
Persistence requirements Podmínky pokračování studia se řídí ustanoveními uvedenými v aktuální a platné verzi Studijního a zkušebního řádu Západočeské univerzity v Plzni, nebo aktuálními a platnými vnitřními normami fakulty,které tuto oblast upravují. Obecně lze konstatovat, že v bakalářském studijním programu se standardní dobou studia 4 roky, je nutno získat minimálně 240 kreditů v předepsané skladbě. Pro absolvování studia a získání titlulu BcA., je nutné vypracovat a obhájit bakalářskou práci a úspěšně složit státní bakalářskou zkoušku.
Occupational profiles of graduates with examples A graduate of the Graphic Design and Visual Communication specialization is equipped with knowledge for creating graphic design products by both analog and electronic technology. They understand the complex task, process the information into a visual form, taking into account both the functionality and aesthetic effect of the resulting product. He/she applies his/her knowledge of graphic design and visual architecture in his own design activities, whose outputs are, for example, graphic design of exhibition projects, orientation systems of public space and information graphics (eg poster). He / she knows the technical and technological processes of prepress and is able to control and assess the quality of the pre-final production phase. It is ready for research, writing technical and user manuals, exploring the style of its own creation, communicating with the client to clarify the problem, and presenting the proposed solutions with support in a broader context.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Hušek Michael, doc. akad. mal. , Šmídl Martin, Prof. akad. mal. Ph.D.
Simple list of courses for the given plan Course list by year of study and semester Structured list of courses in the plan
Status Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course code Course title (* Final State Examination) Language of instruction Number of ECTS credits Course availability
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/VK1 Studio 1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZPTM Space, Shape, Material Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KTD/ZBSP Colour, Light, Space Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZKRMA Drawing and Painting - Basics Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/GE Graphic Editors for Fine Arts Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/ZTYP Typography - basics Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/FOTO1 Photography Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KPZ2 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/GDZ3D Introduction to 3D Graphics Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KVU/AUGT Introduction to Graphic Techniques Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/VK2 Studio 2 Czech 7  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KVU/AKRF Figure Drawing Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/GE2 Graphic Editors for Fine Arts 2 Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/ATYP Typography Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KMA/GVS Geometric View of the World Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/ATYP2 Typography 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/KPZ3 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KTD/DUM1 History of Art 1 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/VK3 Studio 3 Czech 8  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/ANIP Animation Tools for Interactive Projects Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/KPZ4 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KTD/DUM2 History of Art 2 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/ATYP3 Typography 3 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/VK4 Studio 4 Czech 12  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTD/ODVK History of Visual Communication Czech 4  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KGI/VK5 Studio 5 Czech 16  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTD/DUM3 History of Art 3 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KGI/KPZ5 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KGI/VK6 Studio 6 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTD/DUM4 History of Art 4 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KGI/KPZ6 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/APRX Practice Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/VK7 Studio 7 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KTD/APU Intellectual Property in Arts Czech 5  
A Compulsory 4 Summer UJP/AU4 English for Artists 4 English 4  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KTD/BSZZO Theory and History of the Field  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KTD/BSZZD History of Art  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/VKBS Bachelor Work Seminar Czech 12  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/BSZZP Defence of Bachelor Thesis  (*) Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/DM1 Digital Painting 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPP1 Thinking about indoor and outdoor spaces 1 Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPP2 Thinking about indoor and outdoor spaces 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPUT Exhibition practise Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMO Modelling Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMA Painting Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BPTM Space, Shape, Material Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BKR Drawing Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BIL Illustration Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTKK Graphic Techniques - Book Printing Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOD Photography - Digital Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDIN1 Interactive Tools 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BPVT Plein Air Art Work Course Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BGE Graphic Editors Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOU Artistic Photography Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BGTR Graphic Techniques - Risography Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDIN2 Interactive Tools 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KDU/BAM Incubation for cultural and creative industries Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BKV Book Binding Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMAF Figure Painting Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BKRF Figure Drawing Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KGI/PRX Practical Training Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTLK Graphic Techniques - Lithography Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOP Photography - Digital Advanced Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/DM2 Digital Painting 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTHK Graphic Techniques - Gravure Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOK Photography - Classical Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTSK Graphic Techniques - Screen Printing Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter UJP/AU3 English for Artists 3 English 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODMT2 History of Multimedia Art 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/VKTO1 Visual Communication and Picture Theory1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KAU/E3D1 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 1 Czech 3  
C Optional - Winter UJP/AU1 English for Artists 1 English 4  
B Compulsory option - Summer KTD/ODMT1 History of Multimedia Art 1 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Summer KAU/E3D2 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 2 Czech 3  
C Optional - Summer UJP/AU2 English for Artists 2 English 4  
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 24.04.2025 23:52. Data created for academic year 2025/2026