Bachelor Degree in Design
Adscribed to the Arts and Humanities branch, is built around content from culture, art, and tools. With optional mention to Graphic Design and Visual Communication, Audiovisual Design, Interior Design or Fashion Design.
Description of the curriculum
- Edition: 15th
- Teaching period: from October 2024 to June 2025
- Schedule: mornings from 9am to 2.30pm or afternoons from 3pm to 8.30pm
- Modality: on site
- Language: Spanish and Catalan
- Price: 143 € / ECTS
- Duration: 4 years
- Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Design by the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia
- Credits: 240 ECTS
- Academic calendar 2024-25
Presentation
The aim of the BAU Bachelor's Degree in Design is train professionals within the field of design, trained to understand and mediate present-day social, cultural, and contextual changes. With solid cultural, artistic, technical, and project training, BAU transcends the idea of the designer to encourage creative professionals with a broad and multifaceted perspective in the field of design.
Design studies at BAU are based on a conscious, committed vision aimed at opening up new perspectives of a world in constant flux. Students deploy their critical and imaginative capacity in more inclusive, fair, restorative, and transformative practices in contemporary design.
Combining technical and sensitive knowledge, BAU designers mix languages, imaginings, and methods from different areas of design and other disciplines. They articulate constellations of knowledge that allow them to develop ideas, deploy projects, and lead teams that go beyond the specialties of audiovisuals, fashion, space, and graphics. The designers at BAU are agents of change who mediate and transform.
Differential characteristics
- Accredited degree by the Agency for the Quality of the University System of Catalonia.
- The entire institution is dedicated to the service of student learning.
- Teaching staff involved, cohesive, committed and highly qualified.
- Live and constantly evolving study plan and syllabus.
- Continuous improvement of teaching quality.
- Small groups and personalized teaching.
- Human quality.
- Spaces designed for research and design practice.
- Infrastructure and equipment with advanced technology.
- Internship program in institutions and companies.
- Mobility and exchanges with universities in Europe, America and Asia.
- Research as a growth engine.
- Location in the 22@ of Barcelona, the district of innovation and design.
Study plan
Programme of studies
Credits by type of subject:
- Basic training: 60 ECTS
- Compulsory: 60 ECTS
- Elective: 102 ECTS
- External internship: 6 ECTS
- Final project: 12 ECTS
TOTAL: 240 ECTS
The first two years of the Degree in Design are common, but in the second year, the subjects Graphic Expression and Introduction to Design Projects can be chosen according to the specific itinerary that you want to take from third.
First year
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Introduction to Design I | 6 ECTS | Required | 1st semester |
| Sketching Workshop | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 1st semester |
| Computing Tools I | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 1st semester |
| Expression and Communication Workshop | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 1st semester |
| Sociocultural Anthropology | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 1st semester |
| Introduction to Design II | 6 ECTS | Required | 2nd semester |
| Colour Workshop | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 2nd semester |
| Computing Tools II | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 2nd semester |
| Iconography and Communication | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 2nd semester |
| Aesthetics and Theory of Art | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 2nd semester |
Second year
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Audiovisual Languages I | 6 ECTS | Required | 1st semester |
| Three-dimensional and Artistic Investigation Workshop | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 1st semester |
| Graphical Expression I | 6 ECTS | Required | 1st semester |
| Introduction to Design Projects I | 6 ECTS | Required | 1st semester |
| History of Design | 6 ECTS | Required | 1st semester |
| Audiovisual Languages II | 6 ECTS | Required | 2nd semester |
| Economics, Business and Design | 6 ECTS | Required | 2nd semester |
| Creativity Workshop | 6 ECTS | Basic Training | 2nd semester |
| Graphic Expression II | 6 ECTS | Required | 2nd semester |
| Introduction to Design Projects II | 6 ECTS | Required | 2nd semester |
(*) The student can choose the subjects of "Project Initiation" and "Graphic Expression" depending on the mention he wants to take. This choice is not binding for the 3rd year.
Optional
In the last two academic years, the student can diversify their curriculum by choosing elective credits of a more specialized nature. Once all the credits of the study plan have been passed, the student who has passed a minimum of 72 ECTS from the same mention will automatically obtain the title with the corresponding mention. In the event that a student ends up studying and passing a minimum of 72 ECTS from another mention, this would also be included in the title.
Mention in Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Third year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Graphic Design Projects I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Graphic Workshop and Visual Communication I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Typography I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Image Culture I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Computer Graphics I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Graphic Design Projects II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Graphic Workshop and Visual Communication II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Typography II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Image Culture II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Computer Graphics II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
Fourth year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Graphic Design Projects III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Graphic Workshop and Visual Communication III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Design and Communication | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Design and Advertising | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Introduction to Web Design | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Programming for Designers | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Internship | 6 ECTS | External internships | 2nd semester |
| Final Project Degree | 12 ECTS | Final Project | 2nd semester |
| Training Activities (RAC) or Elective Subject from another mention | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
(**) Transversal subjects suitable for study in the first or second semester of the third or fourth year.
Mention in Fashion Design
Third year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Fashion Design Projects I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Fashion Workshop I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Theory and Analysis of Cloths | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| History of Fashion Design I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Pattern Design I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Fashion Design Projects II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Fashion Workshop II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Image and Communication | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| History of Fashion Design II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Pattern Design II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
Fourth year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Fashion Design Projects III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Fashion Workshop III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Cloth Treatment and Printing | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Marketing and Fashion | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Pattern Design III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Pattern Design IV | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Internship | 6 ECTS | External internships | 2nd semester |
| Final Project Degree | 12 ECTS | Final Project | 2nd semester |
| Training Activities (RAC) or Elective Subject from another mention | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
(**) Transversal subjects suitable for study in the first or second semester of the third or fourth year.
Mention in Interior Design
Third year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Interior Design Projects I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Space Workshop I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Computer Graphic Techniques I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| History of Interior Design I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Construction and Facilities I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Interior Design Projects II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Space Workshop II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Computer Graphic Techniques II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| History of Interior Design II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Construction and Facilities II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
Fourth year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Interior Design Projects III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Space Workshop III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Product | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Management | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Construction and Facilities III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Construction and Facilities IV | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Internship | 6 ECTS | External internships | 2nd semester |
| Final Project Degree | 12 ECTS | Final Project | 2nd semester |
| Training Activities (RAC) or Elective Subject from another mention | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
(**) Transversal subjects suitable for study in the first or second semester of the third or fourth year.
Mention in Audiovisual Design
Third year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Digital Animation I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Digital Creation and Authorship I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Audiovisual Culture I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Audiovisual Design Projects I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Audiovisual Workshop I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Digital Animation II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Digital Creation and Authorship II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Audiovisual Culture II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Audiovisual Design Projects II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Audiovisual Workshop II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
Fourth year
Choice of 60 ECTS
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Digital Animation III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Digital Creation and Authorship III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Audiovisual Design Projects III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Audiovisual Workshop III | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Typography in Movement | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st semester |
| Digital Creation and Authorship IV | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
| Internship | 6 ECTS | External internships | 2nd semester |
| Final Project Degree | 12 ECTS | Final Project | 2nd semester |
| Training Activities (RAC) or Elective Subject from another mention | 6 ECTS | Elective | 2nd semester |
(**) Transversal subjects suitable for study in the first or second semester of the third or fourth year.
Transversal option
To take the Degree in Design without mentioning you must choose 102 credits of optional subjects of the mentions, and / or the following transversal subjects.
| Credits | Type | Semester | |
| Design and Contemporary Challenges I | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st or 2nd semester |
| Design and Critical Thinking | 3 ECTS | Elective | 1st or 2nd semester |
| Design and Interaction | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st or 2nd semester |
| Design and Contemporary Challenges II | 6 ECTS | Elective | 1st or 2nd semester |
Workshops RAC
Some of these courses offer the possibility of academic recognition of credits (RAC) for students of the Degree in Design of BAU.
Objectives
- Ability to develop their own creativity through the learning of artistic languages.
- In-depth knowledge of the socio-economic and cultural determinants events in the evolution of design and vision of the same from a critical perspective.
- Command and management of specific tools for the development of the professional projectual process.
- Creative, innovative, committed and responsable spirit, respect to the needs and demands of society.
- Implementation of business, management and communication knowledge in the context of national and international design.
- Ability to transmit, exhibit and communicate, in both orally and writing, the typical design proposals, in both the native language and in English.
- Application of specific methodologies of research into the world of design.
- Ability to develop design projects in teamwork and in structures of collaboration and cooperation.
- Development of the profession from a committed attitude with sustainability and respect for the environment.
International mobility
Mobility programs are a fundamental line of action to facilitate the exchange of content, methodologies and resources, and to enhance the generation and transmission of knowledge.
From this perspective, student mobility is considered at BAU as a means of mutual knowledge between different countries and cultures that invites intercultural dialogue and an exchange of enriching educational experiences.
BAU promotes the mobility of its students, amd his international recognition as a design institution offersthe possibility of an international education under ERASMUS program regulations within Europe and with exchange programs with foreign universities prestige.
List of schools and universities with ERASMUS agreement and collaboration agreements.
Projects
Nº 2164: Study on uniformity by Daniel Sirera
Mention in Fashion Design
Museu del Disseny de Barcelona by Carlos García i Anna García
Mention in Graphic Design and Visual Communication
Teachers
Director of studies
Fran Díaz
Doctorand. Architect and Master in City and Sustainable Architecture
Head of departments
Rebecca G. Mutell
PhD in Fine Arts. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Image)
Interior Design coordination
Lluís Alexandre Casanovas
Architect, curator and critic. Interior Design itinerary Coordinator of the Bachelor Degree in Design
Graphic Design coordination
Pau de Riba
PhD Candidate. Graduate in Graphic Design. Graphic Design and Visual Communication itinerary Coordinator of the Bachelor Degree in Design
Audiovisual Design coordination
Frank María
PhD. Graduate in Fine Arts. Audiovisual Design itinerary Coordinator of the Bachelor Degree in Design. Master in Stop-Motion Animation coordinator.
Fashion Design coordination
Joan Ros
Fashion designer. Coordinator of the Fashion itinerary of the Bachelor Degree in Design
Roc Albalat
Graphic designer. Art. Realization
Jordi Álvarez
Digital Communication & Branding
Serafín Álvarez
PhD Candidate. Master in Artistic Productions and Research
Tiago Alves
Escritor
Elisa Amann
Doctoral student. Fashion design. Coordinator of the Master in Design, Technology and Innovation in Fashion
Santi Benítez
Degree in Design with a major in Graphic Design. Artist and Pastry Chef.
Marta Camps
Doctor in Educational Innovation. Degree in fine arts. Pedagogical and artistic researcher.
Anna Carreras
Master's Degree in Audiovisual Media
Montse Casacuberta
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts
Anna Clemente
Architect
Lúa Coderch
PhD in Fine Arts. Degree in fine arts. Artistic production
Luis Colaço
Creative Technologist
Elisabet Coll-Vinent
Periodista especializada en Comunicación de Moda y Marketing
Núria Costa
Co-founder of ZER Collection brand
Nataly dal Pozzo
PhD in Art History
Pierino dal Pozzo
Graduate in Architecture. Cultural Management and Dissemination Coordinator
Isabel del Río
PhD student. Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in Art History. Research in History of Design
Glòria Deumal
Bachelor's Degree in Humanities
Fran Díaz
Doctorand. Architect and Master in City and Sustainable Architecture
Mireia Feliu
PhD in Fine Arts. Degree in fine arts. Coordinator of the Department of Projects of the Degree in Design
Eduard Fernàndez
Architect, teacher and researcher
Anna F. Boltà
Fotografia, arquitectura y docencia
Jaume Ferrete
Artist, researcher and teacher. Voice, performance and technologies
Alba Font
Diseñadora gráfica y directora creativa especializada en proyectos culturales
Elisenda Fontarnau
Bachelor's Degre in Fine Arts
Mª Àngels Fortea
PhD in Design. Coordinator of the Department of Cultural Contexts
Mariel Fuentes
Master's Degree in Interior Design
Rebecca G. Mutell
PhD in Fine Arts. Bachelor of Fine Arts (Image)
Jordi Galobart
Freelance developer of websites and digital applications
Maria Garcia
Investigadora, curadora y artista
Mariona García
Bachelor's Degree in Teaching and Graphic Design
Núria Gómez Gabriel
PhD in Communication. Cultural researcher, writer and art curator
Laura Ginès
Directora de arte y realizadora
Sara González de Ubieta
Architect, designer and researcher
Laura Gual
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology
Citlali Hernández
Doctoranda. Licenciada en Diseño Industrial. Artista multidisciplinar
Arnau Horta
Curator and art critic. PhD in Philosophy.
Ricardo Iscar
Bachelor's Degree in Laaw and Higher education in image
Nico Juárez
PhD student. Audiovisual Designer and Architect. Coordinator of Bachelor Degree in Design Final Projects department
Roger Guilemany
Industrial Designer and Design Researcher
Alejandra López Gabrielidis
PhD. Degree in Philosophy. Art and digital technologies
Kike Macías
Interior Designer
Xavier Maixenchs
Industrial and Audiovisual Designer
Raül Maldonado
Graduate in Design
Josep Maria Marimon
Master's Degree in New Media Art Curators. Coordinator of the Department of Materials and Technologies
Ricard Marimón
Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design
Joan Martorello
Fashion design and artistic direction
David Martín
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Claudio Marzà
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
Jorge Luis Marzo
PhD in Visual Arts
Miguel Ángel Maure
Architect
Mònica Mestanza
PhD in Communications. Graphic design, art direction and creative direction
Adrià Molins
Titulado Superior en Diseño Gráfico
Mariona Moncunill
PhD. Artist. Researcher. Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts Projects department
Anna Moreno
Doctoral student. Artist
Jesús Morentin
Bachelor's Degree in Design
Marta Morralla
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
María Fernanda Moscoso
Phd of Anthropology
Núria Nia
Artista visual, productora y realizadora audiovisual, productora y gestora cultural, coordinadora de proyectos relacionados con la cultura y las artes. Docente universitaria.
David Ortega
Interior designer
David Ortiz Juan
Master in Visual Arts. Artistic production.
Cris Noguer
Designer and researcher
Mireia P. Carbonell
Master’s Degree in Graphic Design
Josep Pagà
Grado en Diseño mención Moda. Investigador y patronista
Rubén Pater
Graphic designer
Pau Pericas
Master's Degree in Cinema and Audiovisual contemporary studies
Arnau Pi
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design
Blanca Pia
Art direction. Investigation
Mercedes Pimiento
Artist and researcher
Daniel Pitarch
Doctor. Researcher and artist
Ingrid Pou
Fashion and bag designer
Albert Puig
Project Manager en la industria audiovisual
Isa Quiles
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts
Camila René Maggi
Architect
Mariona Ribas
Design and art direction
Mónica Rikić
Degree in fine arts. Electronic art and creative programming. Master in Audiovisual Innovation & Interactive Environments Coordinator.
Aina Roca
Docente de Diseño Espacial, doctoranda y co-fundadora de la compañía de teatro Ellipsis
Crisal Rodríguez
Graduate in Biology
Sílvia Rosés
Phd in Art History
Mario Santamaría
Artistic production
Marina Salazar
Master's degree in research and experimentation in design
Lucía Segurajáuregui
Diseñadora y artista multidisciplinar
Nadia Speranza
Graduada en Diseño Gráfico Editorial. Metodología de investigación y análisis
Laura Solsona
Arquitecta
Laura Subirats
Artista Digital
Daniel Tahmaz
Diseñador de interiores
David Torrents
Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts
Diego Suárez
Technical Engineer of Telecommunication, specialty in Electronic Systems
Gabriel Ventura
Bachelor's Degree Humanities
Roger Vicente
Bachelor's Degreee in Graphic Design
Irena Visa
Visual artist and teacher
Career opportunities
- Designer -Graphic, Space, Audiovisual, Fashion and / or Services-
- Creative director
- Art director
- Marketing, Communication and Organization of Events
- Investigator/Researcher
- Multidisciplinary equipment
- Strategist in innovation and research
- Project manager and coordinator
- University teacher/Professor
- Occupations linked to the culture of design, art and creation: critic, analyst, curator of exhibitions, editor of publications, etc.
Cost
The total cost of the course depends on the number of ECTS inscribed plus the student insurance, management fees and university fees.
The price of the ECTS credit for the 2024-25 course is 143 €.
The fixed cost of university fees, management fees and insurance for the 2024-25 academic year is 200 €.
The total amount of the course for 60 ECTS is 8.780 €.
Payment conditions:
- Option 1. Full (one-off payment)
If you pay the full course upon enrollment a 3% discount is applied to the total amount of the ECTS .
- Option 2. In instalments (3 payments)
First payment: 3.512 € (at the time of enrolment)
Second payment: 2.634 € (before 5/11/24)
Third payment: 2.634 € (before 5/1/25)
- Option 3. In instalments (10 payments)
Consists of an initial payment of 3.380€ upon enrollment (includes university taxes) + 9 monthly installments of 600€ (from October to June).
Scholarships and grants
As a BAU Bachelor student, you can take advantage of different scholarships and grants throughout your academic life at the center, as well as special discounts and preferential internal and external financing conditions.
Access and registration
Access
The registration period for the Bachelor's Degree in Design for new students takes place according to the calendar established by the University Preregistration office of Catalonia (Oficina de Preinscripción Universitaria de Cataluña).
Students educated in Spain
- COU with the PAAU
- Higher School level LOGSE with the PAAU
- 2nd degree from FP
- Training cycles from the Superior Degree
- Admissions exams for prospective university students over the age of 25, 40 and 45
- Graduate students
- Students from other universities with a minimum of 30 credits recognized
For any questions or doubts regarding these or other Access, do not hesitate to contact Admissions Department by email (info@bau.cat) or by phone (+34 93 415 34 74).
Students from a foreign education system
Students members from European Union countries or from countries outside the European Union will find more information about the access requirements here.
Entrance
Through the official University Preregistration of Catalonia.
Quality
The quality of the BAU pedagogical system is guaranteed by various indicators and reports by the seals of (AQU, RUCT, EUC ...). Visit the Quality section.
Degree registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Titles, RUCT
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