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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 Visual Communication (B0211A310013S03/3 - 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 A graduate of the Graphic Design and Visual Communication specialization is equipped with knowledge for creating graphic design products by both analog and electronic technology. They understand the complex task, process the information into a visual form, taking into account both the functionality and aesthetic effect of the resulting product. He/she applies his/her knowledge of graphic design and visual architecture in his own design activities, whose outputs are, for example, graphic design of exhibition projects, orientation systems of public space and information graphics (eg poster). He / she knows the technical and technological processes of prepress and is able to control and assess the quality of the pre-final production phase. It is ready for research, writing technical and user manuals, exploring the style of its 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 Oliverius Vladimír, doc. akad. mal. , Dostál Václav, prof. akad. mal. Ph.D.
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/ZGE1 Graphic Editors for Fine Arts 1 Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KAU/ZFOPR Product Photo Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/VK1 Studio of Graphic Design and Visual Communication 1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZPTM Space, Shape, Material Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/ZTYP Typography - Basics Czech 3 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZKRMA Drawing and Painting - Basics Czech 4  
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 KVU/AUGT Introduction to Graphic Techniques Czech 4 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 1 Summer KVU/AKRF1 Figure Drawing 1 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/VK2 Studio of Graphic Design and Visual Communication 2 Czech 7  
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/ATYP Typography Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KTD/DUM1 History of Art 1 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
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 KGI/VK3 Studio of Graphic Design and Visual Communication 3 Czech 8  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/ATYP2 Typography 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/ANIP Animation Tools for Interactive Projects Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/VK4 Studio of Graphic Design and Visual Communication 4 Czech 12  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/KPZ4 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 2 Summer KAU/ANUI UI/UX: Digital Interface Design Czech 4  
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 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/VK5 Studio of Graphic Design and Visual Communication 5 Czech 16  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTD/ODVK History of Visual Communication Czech 4  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KGI/KPZ6 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KGI/VK6 Studio of Graphic Design and Visual Communication 6 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTD/DUM4 History of Art 4 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/VK7 Studio of Graphic Design and Visual Communication 7 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KPO/APU Copyright in Art Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/APRX Practice Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Summer UJP/AU4 English for Artists 4 English 4  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/BSZZP Defence of Bachelor Thesis  (*) Czech 0  
A Compulsory 4 Summer KGI/VKBS 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  
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 - - KTD/BPUT Exhibition practise Czech English 3 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTHK Graphic Techniques - Gravure Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BKRF Figure Drawing Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOP Photography - Digital Advanced 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/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/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/BKR Drawing Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
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 - - KVU/BMO Modelling Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOD Photography - Digital Czech English 4 The course is available to visiting students
B Compulsory option - - KVU/BMA Painting Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTLK Graphic Techniques - Lithography Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KVU/GTSK Graphic Techniques - Screen Printing Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOU Artistic Photography Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
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