Access requirements Description
Into the programme can enroll anyone who:
- Matura or vocational matura (previously school-leaving examination); or
- master craftsman/foreman/shop manager examination, three years' work experience and test in general education subjects at the level required for the vocational matura in secondary vocational education.
Additional conditions for enrolment:
Candidates will present original works in the form of a portfolio:
- with at least 10 drawings of observed subjects or products of a maximum size of 50 x 70 cm, demonstrating knowledge of and proficiency in the basic laws of freehand drawing. The portfolio should contain drawings in any drawing techniques; or
- at least three products (or photographs of products with a brief description) made from one or more materials and demonstrating the candidate's knowledge of and proficiency in the basic techniques (technologies) of manufacture and design; or
- at least one maquette demonstrating the candidate's knowledge of and proficiency in the basic techniques (technologies) of design, manufacture and material.
Programme learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
(general competences)
- plan, prepare, implement and check own work and the work of others,
- communicate with co-workers and experts and advise customers,
- use technical terminology and communicate in one foreign language,
- participate in an expert team and in the resolution of problems,
- carry out project work,
- lead activities and provide professional advice to the customer,
- plan human resources, be responsible for the education and training of personnel and plan the organisation of internal education and training,
- lead and participate in the process of formal and non-formal education and training,
- use modern information and communication technologies,
- develop enterprise characteristics, skills and behaviour,
- use energy, material and time rationally,
- protect health and the environment and be responsible for own safety and the safety of others,
(specific vocational competences)
- create graphic material for the manufacture of a product from a natural or synthetic material,
- evaluate the suitability of the artistic and technical plan of a product made of a natural or synthetic material,
- plan products made of natural or synthetic materials,
- create, manage and archive technical documentation relating to products made of natural or synthetic materials,
- shape blocks and slabs of natural and artificial stone in the context of architecture and landscaping,
- design industrial products made of natural and artificial stone,
- design decorative craft products made of natural and artificial stone,
- design simple sculptures,
- conserve cultural heritage items made of natural and artificial stone,
- design models for the manufacture of souvenirs and replicas,
- design, plan and manufacture maquettes and models,
- design artistic products made of wood and wood-based materials,
- design special equipment and highly complex products made of wood and wood-based materials,
- design wooden construction elements and participate in and supervise construction of other wooden products,
- design furniture,
- design items made of various metals, composites and polymers,
- photograph and make presentations of items,
- design models for the surface treatment of metals, composites and polymers,
- design and create virtual 3D computer models
