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Faculty Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (FDU)
Study programme Design and Applied Arts (B0212A310006)
Branch of study / Specialization Product Design (B0212A310006S04/4 - 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 product and industry design 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 Graduate of specialty Product Design has basic knowledge of designing, 2D and 3D modeling and production of models and prototypes of simpler appliances, appliance and product components, accessories or products in the field of electrical appliances, tools, machinery, lighting or automotive industry, transport design and related industries. He/she applies this knowledge in his/her own design work, whose outputs are three-dimensional studies, functional models, or prototypes of products from the areas mentioned above. In the sphere of communicative competence he/she is prepared for the creation of research, writing of technical and technological documentation and stylistic explication of his/her own work style, communication with the sponsor in order to clarify the problem solved, and presentation of proposed solutions to professional and general public with support in a broader context.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Beránek Tomáš, Doc. MgA.
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 KVU/ZMO Modelling - basics Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZKRMA Drawing and Painting - Basics Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KDU/DT3D1 Creation of 3D Models 1 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KDU/AD1 Studio 1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KTD/ODTD1 History and Theory of Design 1 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KDU/DSK Sketching for Design Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/ZGE Introduction to Graphic Editors for Fine Arts Czech German 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KPZ2 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KDU/DT3D2 Creation of 3D Models 2 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KMM/PDMUD Materials in Art and Design Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KDU/AD2 Studio 2 Czech 6  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KTO/EED Ergonomics for design Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KDU/DTM Technology of Models for Design Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KTD/ODTD2 History and Theory of Design 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KEP/DZPE Basic Principles of Electrotechnical Devices Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KDU/AD3 Studio 3 Czech 8  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KMA/GVS Geometric View of the World Czech 3  
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 KTD/ZBSP Colour, Light, Space Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/FOTO1 Photography Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/KPZ4 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/AGD1 Graphic Design 1 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KAU/AFOD Photography - Digital Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KTD/DUM2 History of Art 2 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KDU/AD4 Studio 4 Czech 9  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KGI/KPZ5 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KDU/AD5 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/AGDP Graphic Design for Presentation Czech 3  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KDU/AD6 Studio 6 Czech 16  
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 KDU/AD7 Studio 7 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/APRX Practice Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KTD/APU Intellectual Property in Arts Czech 5  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KTD/BSZZD History of Art  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KDU/ADBS Bachelor Work Seminar Czech 12  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/BSZZP Defence of Bachelor Thesis  (*) Czech 0  
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  
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/BMA Painting Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMO Modelling 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 - - KDU/BMKD Methodology of Construction for Design Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BKR Drawing Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BTDM Design Modelling Technology and Mould Making Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BPVT Plein Air Art Work Course Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KDU/BMTS Interdisciplinary Teamwork through Design Thinking Methods Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BGE Graphic Editors Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BTFS Technology of Making Plaster and Silicone Moulds Czech English 4 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/BGD Graphic Design Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KDU/BAM Incubation for cultural and creative industries Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BTFK Technology of Making Metal Casting Moulds 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 - - KVU/BMAF Figure Painting Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KGI/PRX Practical Training Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/DM2 Digital Painting 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOP Photography - Digital Advanced Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/ODMDA Between Design and Architecture: chapters from the interior theory and history from the 19th to the 21st century Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOK Photography - Classical Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/DM1 Digital Painting 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter UJP/AU3 English for Artists 3 English 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter KME/PDZME Fundamentals of mechanics for designers Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KKS/PDZK Engineering Design Fundamentals for Design Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/VKTO1 Visual Communication and Picture Theory1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KME/PDPPE Mechanics of Materials for Designers Czech 4  
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 KAU/E3D2 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Summer KKS/CAED Computer-Aided Design Czech English 3  
B Compulsory option - Summer KME/PDSTA Statics for designers Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Summer KTO/NCD NC Technologies and design Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Summer KTO/PDZT Fundamentals of Production Technologies for Design 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