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Faculty Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (FDU)
Study programme Audiovisual Art (B0211A310012)
Branch of study / Specialization Animation (B0211A310012S01/1 - 6)
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
Havelková Kateřina, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
Email: lsintern@fdu.zcu.cz
Phone: +420 377 636 716
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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 animated film and audiovisual works, 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 specialization Animation Art has basic knowledge not only in the field of classical animation technologies (storyboard, cartoon and stop-motion animations and their derived alternatives: desktop, animation of semiplastic objects, animation of materials, pixilace) but also basic knowledge of modeling and animation in 2D and 3D graphic editors. He/she applies them in the art and animation preparation, realization and post-production of audiovisual work, ie animation of small and used forms with simple narration and dramaturgy (etudes, subtitles, jingles, advertisements, black-outs). He/she can also create animation for interactive media, for example as part of a computer game.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Jarý Oldřich, 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 KGI/AUGE Graphic Editors for Audiovisual Production Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/AN1 Studio of Animation 1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/ANKA1 Introduction to Hand-drawn Animation 1 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/ASVE Software for Visual Effects, Motion Design and Compositing Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZKRMA Drawing and Painting - Basics Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/ANAT1 Basics of animation techniques 1 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KTD/ZBSP Colour, Light, Space Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/ANKA2 Introduction to Hand-drawn Animation 2 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/ANAT2 Basics of animation techniques 2 Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/ANSK Introduction to Digital Editing and Composition Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KTD/ODAT History of Animation Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KPZ2 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/ANKS Introduction to Camcorder Imaging Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/AN2 Studio of Animation 2 Czech 7  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/ANIP Animation Tools for Interactive Projects Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/E3D1 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 1 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KTD/DUM1 History of Art 1 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/AUPH1 Design of PC Games 1 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/AUKPA A creative approach to an audio track to a moving image Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/ZPI Fonts - basics Czech 2  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/KPZ3 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/AN3 Studio of Animation 3 Czech 8  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/AGD Graphic design - mandatory Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KAU/E3D2 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 2 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KAU/AUPH2 Design of PC Games 2 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KAU/AN4 Studio of Animation 4 Czech 10  
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 3 Winter KAU/AN5 Studio of Animation 5 Czech 16  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KGI/KPZ5 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
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 KGI/KPZ6 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTD/DUM4 History of Art 4 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KAU/AN6 Studio of Animation 6 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/APRX Practice Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KPO/APU Copyright in Art Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KAU/AN7 Studio of Animation 7 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 4 Summer UJP/AU4 English for Artists 4 English 4  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KTD/BSZZD History of Art  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KAU/ANBS Bachelor Work Seminar Czech 12  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KTD/BSZZO Theory and History of the Field  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/BSZZP Defence of Bachelor Thesis  (*) Czech 0  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BDM1 Digital Painting 1 - Compulsory Elective Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDIN2 Interactive Tools 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/AFT3 Film-Making 3 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BSA Soundart, sound and music Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDIN3 Interactive Tools 3 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BMTF Media and Technology in the Mirror of Philosophy Czech 2  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPUT Exhibition practise Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDNHE Interactive Tools - Game Engine Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BKRF Figure Drawing 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/BHOW Visiting expert workshop Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BPRX Practical Training - mandatory optional Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KMA/GVS Geometric View of the World Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPP2 Thinking about Spaces II Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMAF Figure Painting Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BDM2 Digital Painting 2 - compulsory elective Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KDU/BHOP Lecture by a visiting expert Czech English 2  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BGE Graphic Editors Czech English 3 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/BKR Drawing Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/AFT2 Film-Making 2 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDIN1 Interactive Tools 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMO Modelling Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BGD Graphic Design Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMA Painting Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/AFT1 Film-Making 1 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDIN4 Interactive Tools 4 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPP1 Thinking about indoor and outdoor spaces 1 Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - Winter KAU/E3D3 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 3 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODMT2 History of Multimedia Art 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODVK History of Visual Communication Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODKO History of Comics Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODIL2 History of Illustration 2 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Summer KTD/ODMT1 History of Multimedia Art 1 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Summer KAU/E3D4 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 4 Czech 3  
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 19.04.2026 23:51. Data created for academic year 2026/2027