The following competencies will be developed:

1. Knowledge of the main concepts of fashion design, its historical and contemporary evolution by analysing design phenomena and tendencies;
2. Being able to apply the knowledge and abilities of fashion design when creating projects using various means of visual expression;
3. Knowledge of the main sewing technologies and fabrication methods and being able to apply them when implementing creative ideas;
4. Knowledge of management principles, legal environment, health and safety requirements related to professional activities;
5. Being able to analyse, assess and generalise the information for implementing creative ideas;
6. Being able to analyse and assess the specifics, processes, and business prospects of the fashion industry;
7. Being able to conduct research on customers’ needs and use its findings to implement creative ideas;
8. Perceive the peculiarities of fashion design and being able to apply knowledge when creating ideas for design projects;
9. Being able to experiment while creating collections of unique designs;
10. Being able to apply means of artistic expression, advanced technologies, innovations when designing textile;
11. Being able to apply practically the innovations of fashion industry and advanced technologies;
12. Being able to work in a team following professional ethics, social and moral responsibility, communicate in the english language;
13. Being able to study independently, make decisions, plan personal activities perceiving the importance of lifelong learning;
14. Being able to perceive customer’s needs, analyse customers’ behaviour, and present personal idea through a unique story telling.

The Fashion Design study programme differs from other similar programmes because during the training process students are taught to design fabrics, to implement them in practice using various means of artistic expression and computer and innovative technologies; students are taught traditional and non-traditional methods of decorating fabrics, which they use to design clothing collections; entrepreneurial skills are also developed to encourage business creation and development. The annual international fashion event “Gossips” is big and important event for students to showcase their knowledge, skills and creativity.

Study subjects: Foreign Language, Philosophy, Oral and Written Communication, Drawing, Painting, Computer Graphics, Basics of Clothing Composition, Sewing Technology and Materials Sciences, Art and Costume History, Fashion Illustration, Clothing Design, Clothing Design in Clo3D, Construction and Sewing, History of Fashion, Fabric Design, Basics of Design, Contemporary Fashion, Fashion Photography, Special Textile Technology, Social Psychology, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Sales Planning, Business Law, Business Creation and Development, Human Safety, Sales Planning, Market Research, Creative Project 1, 2, 3 (Internship), Industrial Internship, Final Internship.

Language of instruction: English and Lithuanian

Learning achievements are assessed using accumulative assessment system. Knowledge and skills are assessed by ten grades scale. The final score may consist of several components, collected in the study process (interim reports, self-study papers, examination or project). Study subject teacher determines accumulative assessment of the subject components and their values of the coefficients depending on the complexity of the subject. Study subject teacher determines and informs the students at the beginning of the term about the impact (percent) of each component (task, work) for final assessment and formulates assessment criteria for each intermediate assignment.

Lecturers are practitioners and theoreticians in the field of Fashion Design. They monitor the development of their students and apply inspiring teaching methods.

The teaching methods used in the study process are passive; active; interactive; research. Students’ ability to self-study is fostered through individual assignments, aesthetic awareness, application of technology, teamwork, communication with the client, etc. Specific methods used for studying Fashion Design include Lectures, presentations, discussions, seminars, demonstrations, creative exercises, group work, literature analysis, project development, etc.

Studies are based on tasks and group activities that encourage problematic and critical thinking. Educational environment is created to enable students to self-control their study process, reflect on their activities and encourage creativity and innovation. The programme strives for students’ active participation in the study process. Discussions and dialogues between the lecturer and the student are always encouraged in the lectures.