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Faculty Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (FDU)
Study programme Audiovisual Art (B0211A310012)
Branch of study / Specialization Photography (B0211A310012S02/2 - 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
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 fine and applied photography, 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 Photography is able to work creatively in the field of visual arts. He/she manages traditional practices and the latest digital technologies. He/she is capable create connections between static photography and dynamic media. He/she demonstrates the practical handling of pre-print preparation and post-production digital image processing. Designs and creates individual photographic cycles of reportage, advertising, portrait, landscaping, etc., and presents them through traditional books, electronic resources, or exhibition projects.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Fárová Alžběta, Mgr.
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 KTD/ZBSP Colour, Light, Space Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/ZPI Fonts - basics Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
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/FOTAF Analogue Photography Techniques Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZKRMA Drawing and Painting - Basics Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/FO1 Studio Photography 1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KTD/ODFOT History of Photography Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/FO2 Studio Photography 2 Czech 7  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KPZ2 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/FODG1 Photography Digitization and Computer Processing 1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/FOPSV Work with Medium and Large Format Camera Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/AGD Graphic design - mandatory 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 KTD/ODSF History of Contemporary Photography Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/FOZSF Basics of studio photography Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/FO3 Studio Photography 3 Czech 8  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/KPZ3 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/FODG2 Photography Digitization and Computer Processing 2 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/KPZ4 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KAU/FO4 Studio Photography 4 Czech 10  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KTD/DUM2 History of Art 2 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KAU/FO5 Studio Photography 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 Summer KGI/AGDP Graphic Design for Presentation Czech 3  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTD/DUM4 History of Art 4 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KAU/FO6 Studio Photography 6 Czech 17  
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 KPO/APU Copyright in Art Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KAU/FO7 Studio Photography 7 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KAU/FOBS Bachelor Work Seminar Czech 12  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KTD/BSZZD History of Art  (*) Czech 0  
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  
A Compulsory 4 Summer UJP/AU4 English for Artists 4 English 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTSK Graphic Techniques - Screen Printing Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BSVE Software for Visual Effects, Motion Design and Compositing Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/AFT2 Film-Making 2 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BKV Book Binding Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KDU/BHOP Lecture by a visiting expert Czech English 2  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BSKAU Current context in audiovisual Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BKPA A creative approach to an audio track to a moving image Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KMA/GVS Geometric View of the World Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BPRX Practical Training - mandatory optional Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KDU/BHOW Visiting expert workshop Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BSKGD Current context in graphic design Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BPVT Plein Air Art Work Course Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPUT Exhibition practise Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BMTF Media and Technology in the Mirror of Philosophy Czech 2  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BSA Soundart, sound and music Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/AFT3 Film-Making 3 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPP2 Thinking about Spaces II Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - - KTD/BPP1 Thinking about indoor and outdoor spaces 1 Czech 5  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/AFT1 Film-Making 1 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter KAU/E3D1 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODMT2 History of Multimedia Art 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KAU/E3D3 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 3 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Summer KAU/E3D2 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Summer KAU/E3D4 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 4 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Summer KTD/ODMT1 History of Multimedia Art 1 Czech 4  
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 20.04.2026 23:51. Data created for academic year 2026/2027