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Faculty Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (FDU)
Study programme Graphic Design and Illustration (B0211A310013)
Branch of study / Specialization Comics and Illustration for Children (B0211A310013S04/4 - 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 Comics and Illustration for Children specialization is equipped with knowledge for creating products of narrative art forms with an emphasis on comics by both analogous and digital technological means. Applies his/her knowledge in his own art activities, the output of which is, for example, the transposition of a simpler story into an art form. Chooses the appropriate form of communication and visually conveys a correct narrative structure. In addition to traditional illustration and comics, he also mastered in procedures for creating a spatial book (pop-up). Masters the technical and technological processes of pre-press preparation and is able to assess the quality of the pre-final production phase in cooperation with a graphic designer. Ready for research, writing technical and user manuals, exploring the style of his/her 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 Nguyen Monika, MgA.

Segment composition (blocks and Courses within):

Abbreviation
4GI_KO
Name of segment
FDU - GI / Komiks a ilustrace pro děti (KO-BcA.)
Name of block
unspecified
Status
Compulsory
Min. credits
219
Max. ECTS credits
-
Min. number of courses
42
Course code Course title credits Completion Time requirements Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course availability
KGI/KO1 Studio 1 5 Zk+ 0+0+6 1 Winter  
KGI/KOSD1 Screenwriting and Dramaturgy 1 3 Zp 1+0+2 1 Winter  
KVU/ZKRMA Drawing and Painting - Basics 4 Zp 0+0+6 1 Winter  
KGI/ZTYP Typography - basics 3 Zp 1+0+2 1 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KTD/ZBSP Colour, Light, Space 2 Zp 3+0+0 1 Winter  
KGI/GE Graphic Editors for Fine Arts 3 Zp 0+0+3 1 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KAU/FOTO1 Photography 4 Zk+ 3+0+0 1 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination 5 Kpz 0+0+0 1 Winter  
KGI/ATYP Typography 4 Zk+ 0+0+3 1 Summer  
KGI/KO2 Studio 2 7 Zk+ 0+0+7 1 Summer  
KVU/AKRF Figure Drawing 4 Zp 0+0+3 1 Summer  
KGI/KOSD2 Screenwriting and Dramaturgy 2 3 Zp 1+0+2 1 Summer  
KGI/KOST Storyboard 4 Zk+ 0+0+4 1 Summer The course is available to visiting students
KGI/GE2 Graphic Editors for Fine Arts 2 3 Zp 0+0+3 1 Summer The course is available to visiting students
KGI/KPZ2 Practical Progress Examination 5 Kpz 0+0+0 1 Summer  
KGI/KPZ3 Practical Progress Examination 5 Kpz 0+0+0 2 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KVU/AUGT Introduction to Graphic Techniques 4 Zp 0+0+3 2 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KTD/DUM1 History of Art 1 5 Zk+ 2+0+2 2 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KVU/AKRF Figure Drawing 4 Zp 0+0+3 2 Winter  
KTD/ODKO History of Comics 4 Zk+ 4+0+0 2 Winter  
KGI/KO3 Studio 3 8 Zk+ 0+0+8 2 Winter  
KTD/DUM2 History of Art 2 5 Zk+ 2+0+2 2 Summer The course is available to visiting students
KGI/KOKV Book Binding 3 Zp 0+0+3 2 Summer  
KGI/KPZ4 Practical Progress Examination 5 Kpz 0+0+0 2 Summer The course is available to visiting students
KVU/AKRF Figure Drawing 4 Zp 0+0+3 2 Summer  
KGI/KO4 Studio 4 12 Zk+ 0+0+11 2 Summer  
KGI/KPZ5 Practical Progress Examination 5 Kpz 0+0+0 3 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KGI/KO5 Studio 5 16 Zk+ 0+0+15 3 Winter  
KVU/AKRF Figure Drawing 4 Zp 0+0+3 3 Winter  
KTD/DUM3 History of Art 3 5 Zk+ 2+0+2 3 Winter The course is available to visiting students
KGI/KPZ6 Practical Progress Examination 5 Kpz 0+0+0 3 Summer The course is available to visiting students
KGI/KO6 Studio 6 17 Zk+ 0+0+16 3 Summer  
KVU/ZMO Modelling - basics 3 Zp 0+0+3 3 Summer The course is available to visiting students
KTD/DUM4 History of Art 4 5 Zk+ 2+0+2 3 Summer The course is available to visiting students
KTD/APU Intellectual Property in Arts 5 Zk+ 2+0+2 4 Winter  
KGI/APRX Practice 3 Zp 0+5D+0 4 Winter  
KGI/KO7 Studio 7 17 Zk+ 0+0+16 4 Winter  
UJP/AU4 English for Artists 4 4 Zp 0+4+0 4 Summer  
KGI/KOBS Bachelor Work Seminar 12 Zp 0+0+3 4 Summer  
KGI/BSZZP Defence of Bachelor Thesis 0 Szv 0+0+0 4 Summer  
KTD/BSZZO Theory and History of the Field 0 Szv 0+0+0 4 Summer  
KTD/BSZZD History of Art 0 Szv 0+0+0 4 Summer  
Name of block
unspecified
Status
Compulsory option
Min. credits
3
Max. ECTS credits
-
Min. number of courses
-
Course code Course title credits Completion Time requirements Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course availability
KAU/BFOD Photography - Digital 4 Zk+ 0+0+3 - - The course is available to visiting students
KAU/BFOK Photography - Classical 4 Zk+ 0+0+3 - -  
KGI/BGTR Graphic Techniques - Risography 3 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KAU/BNIP Animation Tools for Interactivity 3 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KTD/ODVK History of Visual Communication 4 Zk+ 4+0+0 - -  
KAU/DM1 Digital Painting 1 3 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KAU/BFOU Artistic Photography 5 Zk+ 0+0+4 - - The course is available to visiting students
KAU/DM2 Digital Painting 2 3 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KGI/BGE Graphic Editors 3 Zp 0+0+3 - - The course is available to visiting students
KGI/BGD Graphic Design 4 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KAU/BFOP Photography - Digital Advanced 4 Zk+ 0+0+3 - -  
KTD/VKTO1 Visual Communication and Picture Theory1 3 Zp 0+0+3 - Winter  
KAU/E3D1 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 1 3 Zp 0+0+3 - Winter  
KTD/ODMT2 History of Multimedia Art 2 3 Zp 0+0+3 - Winter  
KTD/ODMT1 History of Multimedia Art 1 4 Zk+ 4+0+0 - Summer  
KAU/E3D2 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 2 3 Zp 0+0+3 - Summer  
Name of block
unspecified
Status
Compulsory option
Min. credits
6
Max. ECTS credits
-
Min. number of courses
-
Course code Course title credits Completion Time requirements Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course availability
KDU/BAM Incubation for CCI 4 Zp 2+0+2 - -  
KVU/BPVT Plein Air Art Work Course 3 Zp 0D+0D+5D - -  
KVU/BMO Modelling 4 Zp 0+0+4 - - The course is available to visiting students
KGI/PRX Practical Training 3 Zp 0+5D+0 - -  
KVU/BKR Drawing 4 Zp 0+3+0 - - The course is available to visiting students
KGI/BIL Illustration 4 Zp 0+0+3 - - The course is available to visiting students
KVU/BMAF Figure Painting 4 Zp 0+0+3 - - The course is available to visiting students
KVU/BKRF Figure Drawing 4 Zp 0+0+3 - - The course is available to visiting students
KVU/BMA Painting 4 Zp 0+3+0 - -  
KGI/BKV Book Binding 4 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KVU/GTLK Graphic Techniques - Lithography 4 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KVU/GTHK Graphic Techniques - Gravure 4 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KVU/GTKK Graphic Techniques - Book Printing 4 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KVU/GTSK Graphic Techniques - Screen Printing 4 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KVU/BPTM Space, Shape, Material 4 Zp 0+0+3 - -  
KTD/ODIL History of Illustration 4 Zk+ 4+0+0 - -  
KMA/GVS Geometric View of the World 3 Zk+ 2+1+0 - -  
KTD/BPP1 Thinking about spaces 1 5 Zk+ 2+0+2 - -  
KTD/BPP2 Thinking about spaces 1 3 Zk+ 2+0+2 - -  
KTD/BPUT Exhibition practise 3 Zp 13S+0S+13S - - The course is available to visiting students
UJP/AU3 English for Artists 3 4 Zp 0+4+0 - Winter  
Name of block
unspecified
Status
Optional
Min. credits
0
Max. ECTS credits
-
Min. number of courses
-
Course code Course title credits Completion Time requirements Recommended year of study Recommended semester Course availability
UJP/AU1 English for Artists 1 4 Zp 0+4+0 - Winter  
UJP/AU2 English for Artists 2 4 Zp 0+4+0 - Summer