Program Overview

Introduction to the Dizajn Obue Program

The Dizajn Obue program at the University of Zagreb's Tekstilnotehnoloki fakultet is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in shoe design, combining theoretical and technical knowledge with creative and practical skills.

Program Overview

During their studies, students acquire general knowledge from courses such as chemistry, computer science, foreign languages, and more, alongside specialized knowledge in areas like materials for shoe production, biomechanics, and shoe technology. The program emphasizes the development of artistic and creative abilities, with a focus on individual development of creative thinking and expression, encouraging experimentation, research, and innovation in shoe design.

Curriculum

The curriculum is structured over six semesters, with a combination of compulsory and elective courses. The courses cover a wide range of topics, including:

• Foundations of shoe design
• Drawing and painting
• Computer science
• General chemistry
• Economics
• English or German language
• Physical and health culture

First Semester

• S Osnove dizajna obue (Foundations of Shoe Design)
• S Crtanje i slikanje (Drawing and Painting)
• S Raunalstvo (Computer Science)
• S Opa kemija (General Chemistry)
• S Ekonomika (Economics)
• S Engleski jezik I (English Language I) or S Njemaki jezik I (German Language I)
• S Tjelesna i zdravstvena kultura I (Physical and Health Culture I)

Second Semester

• S Tekstilna vlakna i materijali (Textile Fibers and Materials)
• S Biomehanika (Biomechanics)
• S Osnove obrade koe (Basics of Leather Processing)
• S Oblikovanje i konstrukcija obue I (Shoe Design and Construction I)
• S Anatomija (Anatomy)
• S Konstrukcija kalupa (Last Construction)
• S Engleski jezik II (English Language II) or S Njemaki jezik II (German Language II)
• S Tjelesna i zdravstvena kultura II (Physical and Health Culture II)

Third Semester

• S Oblikovanje i konstrukcija obue II (Shoe Design and Construction II)
• S Tehnologija proizvodnje obue I (Shoe Production Technology I)
• S Teorija mode (Fashion Theory)
• S Struktura i svojstva materijala (Material Structure and Properties)
• S Engleski jezik III (English Language III) or S Njemaki jezik III (German Language III)
• S Dizajn proizvoda od koe (Leather Product Design)
• S Tjelesna i zdravstvena kultura III (Physical and Health Culture III)

Fourth Semester

• S Strojevi i ureaji u industriji obue (Machinery and Equipment in the Shoe Industry)
• S Tehnologija proizvodnje obue II (Shoe Production Technology II)
• S Ekologija u koarskoj i obuarskoj industriji (Ecology in the Leather and Shoe Industry)
• S Automatizacija u proizvodnji obue (Automation in Shoe Production)
• S Umjetniko grafika kompozicija (Artistic Graphic Composition)
• S Raunalno oblikovanje obue (Computer-Aided Shoe Design)
• S Tjelesna i zdravstvena kultura IV (Physical and Health Culture IV)

Fifth Semester

• S Materijali u industriji obue I (Materials in the Shoe Industry I)
• S Obua i modni dodaci kroz povijest (Shoes and Fashion Accessories Through History)
• S Likovno oblikovanje obue (Artistic Shoe Design)
• S Struna praksa DO (Professional Practice in Shoe Design)
• Elective courses

Sixth Semester

• S Upravljanje kvalitetom (Quality Management)
• S Antropometrija i veliine u obuarstvu (Anthropometry and Sizing in Shoe Making)
• S Procesi ljepljenja i ljepila (Adhesion and Adhesives Processes)
• S Zavrni rad (Final Thesis)
• Elective courses

Elective Courses

Students can choose from a variety of elective courses in their third, fifth, and sixth semesters, including:

• S Metrika boja (Color Metrics)
• S Geometrijsko crtanje (Geometric Drawing)
• S Odravanje tehnikih sustava (Maintenance of Technical Systems)
• S Menadment (Management)
• S Struna praksa u pripremi proizvodnje obue (Professional Practice in Shoe Production Preparation)
• S Struna praksa u proizvodnji obue (Professional Practice in Shoe Production)
• S Elektrotehnika i elektronika (Electrical Engineering and Electronics)
• S Fizika II (Physics II)
• S Studij rada (Work Study)
• S Pametna obua (Smart Shoes)

Conclusion

The Dizajn Obue program at the University of Zagreb's Tekstilnotehnoloki fakultet offers a comprehensive education in shoe design, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills and creative expression. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in the shoe industry, with a focus on individual development and innovation.