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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 Digital Media (B0211A310013S02/2 - 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 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 Graduate of the specialty Graphic design and digital media is equipped with knowledge for preparing prints and graphic form of graphic design products in all its segments. Understands a complex assignment, processes the information into a visual form, and takes into account both the functionality and the aesthetic effect of the resulting product. His/her knowledge of typography and construction, or the use of images in his static and moving forms, he/she applies in his own design work. He/she masters digital and classical technologies. He/she controls the technical and technological procedures of prepress preparation and is able to control the quality of the pre-production phase. In the area of communicative competence he/she is ready to create researches, to write a technical and user manual, to expose the style of his/her own work, to communicate with the client in order to clarify the problem solved, and to present the solutions proposed with support in a broader context.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Aschenbrennerová Jitka, doc. akad. mal.
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 KAU/ZFOPR Product Photo Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/GD1 Studio of Graphic Design and Digital Media 1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/ZGE1 Graphic Editors for Fine Arts 1 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 KGI/ZTYP Typography - Basics Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/ASVE Software for Visual Effects, Motion Design and Compositing Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/ATYP Typography Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/ANUI UI/UX: Digital Interface Design Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KAU/ANIP Animation Tools for Interactive Projects Czech 3  
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 KGI/ZGE2 Graphic Editors for Fine Arts 2 Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/GD2 Studio of Graphic Design and Digital Media 2 Czech 7  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KTD/DUM1 History of Art 1 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/GDPUI Principles and Practice of UI/UX Design Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/GDMD1 Motion Design 1 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 KGI/GD3 Studio of Graphic Design and Digital Media 3 Czech 8  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/ATYP2 Typography 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KAU/GDMD2 Motion Design 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/KPZ4 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/ATYP3 Typography 3 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 KGI/GD4 Studio of Graphic Design and Digital Media 4 Czech 12  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KGI/KPZ5 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KGI/GD5 Studio of Graphic Design and Digital Media 5 Czech 16  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTD/ODVK History of Visual Communication Czech 4  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTD/DUM3 History of Art 3 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KGI/GD6 Studio of Graphic Design and Digital Media 6 Czech 17  
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 4 Winter KPO/APU Copyright in Art Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/APRX Practice Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/GD7 Studio of Graphic Design and Digital Media 7 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/BSZZP Defence of Bachelor Thesis  (*) Czech 0  
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 UJP/AU4 English for Artists 4 English 4  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/GDBS Bachelor Work Seminar Czech 12  
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 - - KDU/BKIR Creative incubators and artistic project management Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTHK Graphic Techniques - Gravure Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BSKGD Current context in graphic design Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KDU/BHOW Visiting expert workshop Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BPRX Practical Training - mandatory optional Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/AUGT Introduction to Graphic Techniques Czech 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/BGTR Graphic Techniques - Risography Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BIL Illustration Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KGI/BKV Book Binding Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTKK Graphic Techniques - Book Printing Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOK Photography - Classical Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/IDIN1 Interactive Tools 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOD Photography - Digital Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTLK Graphic Techniques - Lithography Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTSK Graphic Techniques - Screen Printing Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODMT2 History of Multimedia Art 2 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KAU/E3D1 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 1 Czech 3  
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  
University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, date of update: 19.04.2026 23:51. Data created for academic year 2026/2027