Professionally oriented

Full-time study

4 years

doc. MgA. Mikuláš Macháček

Chairman :
doc. MgA. Mikuláš Macháček
Vice-chairman :
doc. Mgr. Václav Magid
Councillor internal :
doc. Mgr. Jan Zálešák, Ph.D.
doc. MgA. Filip Cenek
MgA. Lenka Veselá, M.A., Ph.D.
PhDr. Ladislav Jackson, Ph.D.
MgA. Jakub Polách
prof. Mgr. A. Lenka Klodová, Ph.D.
MgA. Katarína Magid Hládeková, Ph.D.
MgA. Vojtěch Vaněk
doc. MgA. Barbora Klímová, ArtD.
Councillor external :
Mgr. Terezie Petišková

The goal of the professionally oriented bachelor's degree program in Design is to teach students the basics of the design process, from theoretical research and analysis to the creation of prototypes and the presentation of results. Students will gain knowledge in the areas of graphic design, interactive design, product design, game media design and other related disciplines. They will learn to present their ideas, lead discussions and communicate with other team members. As part of the training, they will use a wide range of software tools for creation in 2D and 3D environments, gain knowledge in the field of digital technologies, such as 3D printing, CNC machining and others. The program offers students cooperation with companies and organizations as part of mandatory practice. The professionally oriented bachelor study program Design aims to prepare students for a successful career in the field of design both in individual and team practice.

The concept of the professionally oriented bachelor's study program Design is focused on the development of students' creative abilities and critical thinking. Graduates of the professionally oriented bachelor's degree program Design have detailed knowledge of the design process and its influence on society and culture. They have theoretical and practical experience in creating design concepts, are able to critically analyze them and solve related problems with various interested parties. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in various areas of design practice, such as product design, graphic design, game design, human-centered design, and many others. Thanks to their skills and education, they can work as independent designers or as members of design teams.

Professional knowledge of graduates
• They know the history and current condition and perspectives of the field.
• They are oriented in the local and international context of design practice, they know important figures, studios, etc.
• They have critical thinking, analytical and strategic planning and design problem solving skills.
• They know the methodology of the design process and can choose between different approaches based on the knowledge acquired, depending on the context, the nature of the assignment, etc.
• They know how to communicate, present and collaborate with colleagues, clients and users and how to gain the experience needed to lead a team.

Professional skills of graduates
• They have practical skills and expertise in different areas of design that they can apply in business, industry, cultural production, socially beneficial projects and other design-related fields.
• They are proficient in the processes of designing, producing and presenting their own design projects.
• They can design and implement sustainable and environmentally sustainable solutions.
• They can apply ethical and professional standards of the field in their practice.
• They possess innovation skills and can prepare for independent careers as designers.

General competences of graduates
• Ability to lead professionally informed discussion of their own work, as well as disciplinary discussion of topics in design and the arts.
• Ability to defend their work as socially relevant.
• Ability to apply the ethical and professional standards of the field to one's practice.
• Readiness to work in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to continue to learn and develop acquired knowledge and skills.

In terms of employment, graduates of the professionally oriented Bachelor's degree programme in Design are prepared for careers in various areas of design and creative practice. Thanks to their skills and education, they can be employed as independent designers or members of professional teams and design studios. They find employment in a wide range of cultural production ( polygraphy, film, television and game industries, gallery production, etc.) and in selected areas of industry. They may also work in teaching professions or in workshop positions in art schools.

The general conditions for successful completion of studies are set out in the BUT Study and Examination Regulations. In order to successfully complete your studies in the program, you must obtain 240 credits, of which at least 120 credits are for compulsory subjects and at least 52 credits are for compulsory optional subjects. The study program ends with the State Final Examination consisting of two separately assessed parts – the State Examination in the History and Theory of Design and the presentation and defense of the Diploma Thesis. The content of the State Examination in Design History and Theory is an oral presentation of two questions, each of which belongs to a different one of the two sections (1. design history and theory, 2. media and design technology). Students choose questions in advance under the guidance of assigned consultants and prepare them in the form of written theses (max. 5 standard pages). The diploma thesis is a practical author's project in which students demonstrate the ability of independent creative activity.

Study at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the BUT is regulated by the Study and Examination Regulations of the BUT and the BUT Information System is used for its registration. The creation of study plans is regulated by the internal regulations of the University - the BUT Study Programmes Regulations.

The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is used at Brno University of Technology. The standard study period in the Bachelor's degree programme in Design is 4 years and is determined with regard to the expected study load, the content and aim of the study and the profile of the graduate*ta. This is also reflected in the credit evaluation of the courses determined in accordance with the ECTS. The curriculum is spread over 8 semesters in 4 academic years. The total number of credits for successful completion of the Bachelor's degree is 240 ECTS credits. The recommended annual study plan is set at 60 credits, however, 50 credits are sufficient for advancement to the next year. The duration of the class is 50 minutes. The subjects in the curriculum are divided into compulsory, optional and elective courses. The total number of credits for compulsory subjects is 163 (of which 123 credits are for subjects of a profiling basis). The groups of compulsory elective courses are situated in all semesters of study, with the exception of the 5th semester, in which students complete a compulsory professional practice, and the 8th semester, which is mainly devoted to the implementation of the bachelor thesis. With the exception of semester 7, where 4 credits are required, the minimum number of credits needed to complete the group is 6. Thus, at a minimum, the student must obtain 34 credits in compulsory elective courses. The groups of compulsory elective courses are structured in such a way that in the first semesters they contain mainly subjects related to the acquisition of basic subject-specific skills, and in the higher semesters of study, subjects of a more theoretical nature begin to be added and the subjects allow for a more individualised course of study. The range of elective courses is kept high in the curriculum, and courses are generally offered in a given semester throughout the course of study so that students can develop their interests in a given direction when it is appropriate for them. Elective English language courses are offered in the curriculum, culminating in both credit and examination. Students are required to take an English language examination of at least B1 level during their undergraduate studies, unless they provide evidence of having already passed an examination of the same level.

The Faculty of Fine Arts makes effort to integrate disabled students. In cooperation with the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), the faculty provides support to students with special educational needs. Special educational needs mean special needs on the grounds of: Specific learning disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dysorthography, etc.); Disability (visual, hearing, or locomotive impairment); Autism spectrum disorders (eg. Asperger syndrome); Mental disease; Long-term somatic disease. Support in studies means adapting the study conditions by the FFA and/or making the support services of the Institute of Lifelong Learning available for students. Information on the support services provided by the LLI is available on the website of the Alfons Counselling Centre.  Barrier-free access is not possible at the Faculty of Fine Arts right now.

https://www.favu.vut.cz/en/international/special-needs

Graduates of the program can continue studying the follow-up master's study program Design accredited at FaVU BUT, but also at other master's or follow-up master's programs accredited at universities in the Czech Republic (e.g. AVU, UMPRUM, FUD UJEP, etc.) or abroad.