Study programme	Design
Higher Education Institution	Daugavpils University
Study field	Arts

Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification	42214
EQF/LQF Level	6
Study Programme Type	Otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija un profesionālā bakalaura grāds) vai otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās četri gadi
Study programme (short name)	Professional bachelor study programme
Thematic group	Dizains
ISCED code	0212
ISCED	Dizains
Credit points	160
Degree to be acquired	Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Design
Qualification to be obtained	Graphic designer
Study type and form	Full time studies
Study lenght	4 years
Language	latvian

Licence number	-
Licence date
Licenced till

Accreditation page number	Netiek izsniegta
Accreditation date	17.01.2024
Accreditation duration (in years)	2
Accreditation till	18.01.2026

Knowledge
1. The graduate is able to demonstrate basic and specialized knowledge specific to the art industry for the profession of graphic designer and a critical understanding of this knowledge, at the same time, the graduate knows and practically applies in the profession the theoretical and academic artistic knowledge provided in the study courses of the program, which corresponds to the knowledge levels mentioned in the professional standard in the corresponding study courses of the program;
2. The graduate is able, using the learned theoretical foundations and skills of art/design, to carry out professional, artistic, innovative or research activities, to formulate and analytically describe information, problems and solutions in the field of art science, to explain them and reasonedly discuss them with both specialists and non-specialists. Able to independently structure their own learning, guide their own and subordinates' further learning and professional development, demonstrate a scientific approach to problem solving, take responsibility and initiative when working individually, in a team or leading the work of others, make decisions and find creative solutions in changing or uncertain circumstances;
3. Is familiar with design research methodology, knows how to apply acquired knowledge and combine it in creating independent, including contemporary, results.

Skills
4. Able to formulate the work task in a professionally justified way and realize the artistic idea, using the possibilities of computer equipment and other modern technologies. The graduate must be able to work both individually and in work groups, cooperating with the customer and other specialists; to plan and implement the improvement of one's knowledge and skills;
5. The graduate is able to independently acquire, select and analyze information and use it, make decisions and solve problems in the graphic or product designer profession, demonstrate that he understands professional ethics, evaluate the impact of their professional activities on the environment and society and participate in the development of the field of art/design. Able to design and develop the necessary technological documentation to ensure production in the process of creating a design;
6. Able to independently structure their own learning, guide their own and subordinates' further learning and professional development, apply a scientific approach to problem solving, take responsibility and initiative when working individually, in a team or leading the work of others, make decisions and find creative solutions in changing or uncertain circumstances.

Competencies
7. Able to analyze, synthesize and independently apply the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in the implementation of innovative ideas, using modern information acquisition, processing and systematization technologies, in accordance with the requirements of the labour market;
8. Based on the experience gained in research practice, students are able to draw independent conclusions for further competitive professional activity in the graphic designer profession;
9. The young specialists are motivated for further education and systematic improvement of qualifications with an understanding of design education as lifelong education.