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Faculty Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (FDU)
Study programme Graphic Design and Illustration (B0211A310013)
Branch of study / Specialization Book Design and Paper Shaping (B0211A310013S11/11 - 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 Book Design and Paper Shaping specialty is equipped with the knowledge necessary for craftsmanship of the classical form of the book, simpler renovation procedures and the creation of etui and packaging design. Applies his/her knowledge in his/her own activities, whose outputs are, for example, author's books - objects, standard books in a wide range of bindings, functional models and prototypes of case and packaging design according to foreign assignments and author's intentions. Understands 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 is ready for research, writing technical and user manuals, exploring the style of his / her own work, communicating with the client to clarify the problem, and presenting the proposed solutions to the professional and general public with support in a broader context.
Branch of study / Specialization guarantor Mírková Hana, MgA. 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 KGI/KT1 Studio of Book Design and Paper Shaping1 Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KVU/ZKRMA Drawing and Painting - Basics Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/ZPI Fonts - basics 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 KVU/AUGT Introduction to Graphic Techniques Czech 4 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 KTD/ZBSP Colour, Light, Space Czech 2  
A Compulsory 1 Winter KGI/KPZ1 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KTGD1 Packaging Graphic Design 1 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KPZ2 Practical Progress Examination Czech 5  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KTTYP Book and Typography Czech 3  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KVU/AKRF1 Figure Drawing 1 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/GTKK Graphic Techniques - Book Printing Czech 4  
A Compulsory 1 Summer KGI/KT2 Studio of Book Design and Paper Shaping2 Czech 7  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KAU/AFOD Photography - Digital 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 KGI/KTGD2 Packaging Graphic Design 2 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Winter KGI/KT3 Studio of Book Design and Paper Shaping3 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 KVU/AKRF2 Figure Drawing 2 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/KTGD3 Packaging Graphic Design 3 Czech 3  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KGI/KT4 Studio of Book Design and Paper Shaping4 Czech 12  
A Compulsory 2 Summer KVU/AKRF3 Figure Drawing 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/KPZ4 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Winter KGI/KTGTR Graphic Techniques - Risography Czech 3  
A Compulsory 3 Winter KTD/DUM3 History of Art 3 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 KGI/KT5 Studio of Book Design and Paper Shaping5 Czech 16  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KGI/KPZ6 Practical Progress Examination Czech English 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KGI/KT6 Studio of Book Design and Paper Shaping6 Czech 17  
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTD/DUM4 History of Art 4 Czech 5 The course is available to visiting students
A Compulsory 3 Summer KTD/ODIL1 History of Illustration 1 Czech 4  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/APRX Practice Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KPO/APU Copyright in Art Czech 3  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KTD/ODVK History of Visual Communication Czech 4  
A Compulsory 4 Winter KGI/KT7 Studio of Book Design and Paper Shaping7 Czech 17  
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/KTBS 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 - - 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 - - KVU/BPVT Plein Air Art Work Course Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BFOP Photography - Digital Advanced Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - - KAU/BNIP Animation Tools for Interactivity 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 - - 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 - - KDU/BT3D2 Creation of 3D Models 2 Czech 3  
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/BFOK Photography - Classical Czech 4  
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 - - 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 - - KDU/BT3D1 Creation of 3D Models 1 Czech 3  
B Compulsory option - Winter KTD/ODIL2 History of Illustration 2 Czech 4  
B Compulsory option - Winter KAU/E3D1 Editors for 3D Modelling and Animation 1 Czech 3  
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