GENERAL DESIGN BACHELOR COURSES

Design theory and history, visual culture, composition and color, form and space, design methods and research, creative thinking, project development, professional ethics, interdisciplinary collaboration, professional practice, and the final graduation project.

FASHION DESIGN SPECIALIZATION COURSES

Fashion Design specialization modules include the fundamentals of fashion and apparel design, garment construction, pattern making, visualization, application of materials and technologies, as well as collection creation and presentation.

Students study methods of trend analysis, wardrobe strategy, fashion industry contexts, digital graphics, and computer modeling. In interactive workshops, students gain knowledge of the full apparel creation cycle — from sketch to finished product — and develop the skills needed to create professional collections and present them to an audience.

Graduates may work as:

fashion designers in commercial companies or creative studios

collection creators or stylists for individual projects

specialists in apparel production, trend analysis, and visual communication

freelance designers, artists, or founders of their own fashion brands

The objective of the Fashion Design study programme is to prepare a highly qualified fashion design professional who is able to identify trends and market needs, understands principles of visual expression, stylistic harmony, apparel and fashion accessory design, and sustainability, and is capable of practically applying theoretical and professional technological knowledge to create high-quality, innovative fashion design products or services.

Graduates are prepared to organize, manage, and implement the creative process in both national and international contexts, to develop independently or work effectively in interdisciplinary teams, to reflect on and properly evaluate the results of their professional activities, and to apply entrepreneurial skills in response to societal needs while taking responsibility for their own and/or team performance.

Through their professional activities, graduates contribute to positive cultural, material, and social development.

STUDY CONTENT

Full-time study mode: 3 years, 180 ECTS. Studies are conducted in Lithuanian.

Part-time study mode: 4 years, 180 ECTS. Studies are conducted in Lithuanian.

Regardless of the study mode, program requirements remain the same, and the awarded qualification degree is equivalent.

COURSES INCLUDED IN THE STUDY PROGRAMME

GENERAL COLLEGE COURSES AND COURSES FROM OTHER FIELDS

Introduction to Art History; Fundamentals of Project Presentation; Basics of Business Management; Intellectual Property Law; Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship / Intercultural Communication; Philosophy of Art / Psychology of Creativity; Publication Design; Academic Writing; Individual Study Practice; Final Thesis Appendix 1 – Technical Documentation.

FIELD-SPECIFIC COURSES

Professional Foreign Language; Fundamentals of Composition and Color Theory; Information Technologies; Fundamentals of Design; Textile Materials and Basics of Construction; Anatomical Drawing; Fundamentals of Pattern Construction; History of Design; Engineering and Computer Graphics; Clothing Design / Personal Image Development; Costume Studies; Drawing; Apparel Design; Accessory Design and Production; Commercial Image Development; Pattern Construction and Technology; Specialized Drawing; Experimental Image Development; Basics of Makeup; Fashion History and Psychology; Experimental Material Design; Experimental Design; Experimental Pattern Construction and Sewing Technology; Introductory Creative Practice; Professional Skills Development Practice; Creative Project Practice; Pre-Diploma Creative Practice; Final Thesis.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The knowledge and skills developed in the Fashion Design study programme are based on the intended learning outcomes. Upon graduation, students will:

Understand the historical development of design and costume studies, contemporary fashion processes, and trends, and be able to apply this knowledge when creating relevant fashion design projects and objects.

Understand visual expression tools and methods, the functional aspects of fashion design, technological developments shaping the industry, and safety requirements, and apply this knowledge in the creation of contemporary fashion design projects.

Possess knowledge of intellectual property protection, copyright, business management, and communication, and be able to apply this knowledge when organizing and implementing fashion design projects.

Critically evaluate contemporary fashion phenomena and trends, collect, compare, analyze, and systematize relevant information, conduct design research, draw conclusions, and generate creative ideas applicable in the fashion des

SOCIAL AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

The Fashion Design study programme cooperates with companies, creative organizations, higher education institutions, museums, and professional associations, including:

UAB “Mados kandis”

AB “AUDIMAS”

AB “Utenos trikotažas”

UAB “Armitana”

AB “Linas”

UAB “Diteksas”

UAB “Šilko tekstilė”

UAB “Scandye”

UAB “Kirptė”

UAB “Terina”

UAB “ANT Vilniaus aušra”

UAB “Vikada”

UAB “Jūratės stiliaus idėjų grupė”

UAB “Fashion colours LT”

UAB “Ministerium”

DECOFLUX

TALLINN DOLLS

MAXJENNY

Alternative Art Center Association

Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

Vilnius College

Lithuanian Art Museum

Open Air Museum of Lithuania

National Gallery of Art

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

LATIA – Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association

National Fashion Design Association

Lithuanian Confederation of Employers and Business

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS OF THE STUDY PROGRAMME

The Fashion Design study programme cooperates with international partner universities and higher education institutions across Europe, including:

SWEDEN

University of Borås

ESTONIA

Estonian Academy of Arts

PORTUGAL

University of Beira Interior

DENMARK

VIA University College

KEA – Copenhagen School of Design and Technology

FINLAND

HAMK University of Applied Sciences

POLAND

VIAMODA Industrial School of Art

Strzemiński Academy of Fine Arts in Łódź

SLOVENIA

Faculty of Design

SPAIN

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Barreira Art + Design

EASD Valencia

Escuela Superior de Diseño de Madrid

ESADA Diseño (Granada)

LATVIA

University College of Economics and Culture

GERMANY

Hof University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Hannover – University of Applied Sciences and Arts

FRANCE

LISAA

NETHERLANDS

Royal Academy of Art, The Hague

ITALY

University of Bologna

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Accademia della Moda

TURKEY

Istanbul Commerce University