General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim of Image Design programme is to prepare a specialist who is able to analyse fashion tendencies, to create an individual and institution employee image, to work independently and in a team, to develop skills necessary to start one's own business.
Learning outcomes:
1. Information management and communication
• To handle different information and communication technologies and accumulate subject specific information from various sources.
• To analyse and systematize different information, evaluate fashion trends and styles.
2. Ability to perform research
• To analyse the situation, critically, constructively and reasonable evaluate their own work and the work of others, to formulate and creatively solve problems.
• To reflect on the changes in contemporary Visual Arts and the material environment and to purposefully update the knowledge.
• To analyse moral, cultural, social and economic aspects and set priorities
3. Special skills
• To communicate in Lithuanian and foreign languages in speciality-centred situations.
• To collaborate with persons of different cultures and in working and social environment when seeking for common objectives.
4. Social skills
• To select proper strategies for task implementation and provide optimal creative solutions.
• To plan their time for the set task implementation, to work independently and creatively, to apply subject specific knowledge in problem -centred tasks solving.
5. Personal skills
• To evaluate the client's appearance and his needs, financial possibilities, and to consult on the issues regarding the image creation and style.
• To evaluate fashion trends and styles when emphasising individuality and originality; to investigate the need for professional image creation.
• To provide a reasonable and substantiated artistic concept of a stylistic image.
• To visualise the ideas of the image created when applying different methods and techniques of artistic expression.
• To apply design principles and elements when creating artistic projects.
• To prepare individual artistic and commercial projects commissioned by the client.
• To implement individual image projects.
• To present creative works to the public and market.
• To be aware of the principles of creative processes as well as advertising and legal matters.
• To manage the image package and technically implement creative projects.
• To analyse the peculiarities of Business Management and its accountability, to forecast the creative business results.
• To apply operational market mechanisms when planning activities and to administer creative and manufacturing business.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Are focused on development of general and special competences and creativity education: lectures, professional practice, discussions, individual and group project works, public presentations and defence, information search and systematization and etc.
Methods of assessment of learning outcomes:
Evaluation of learning outcomes is performed applying the cumulative assessment during the entire semester and exam session. Learning outcomes are evaluated through the intermediate settlements: test, project, project public presentation and defence, individual creative tasks, seminars, term papers, practice reports, seminars, exams and final project.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
The scope of the study programme is 180 credits
General subjects of college studies – 18 credits:
Philosophy
Speciality language
Foreign language
Professional Communication
Law
Core and compulsory subjects – 110 credits:
History of art
Composition and science of colours
Painting
Fashion patterns
Plasticity of drawings
Aesthetics
National costume and ethnoculture,
Fabrics and fibers
Apparel projection
Image styling
Footwear design
Accessories and supplements
Make up
Stage make up and nail design
Eco-design
Events and artistic projects
Advertising and trademarks
Etiquette
Marketing
Economics and business
Basics of couching
Information technologies and computer graphics
Civil safety
Art of presentations and media
Association theory
Practices – 31 credits:
Cognitive practice
Apparel projection practice
Coiffure and make up creation practice
Wardrobe formation practice
Business management practice
Graduation practice activity
Diploma Project – 12 credits.
Specialisations:
-
Elective courses:
Optional subjects – 9 credits
Fashion business innovation
Basics of technical drawing of clothes
Basics of photography
Textile clothing decoration
From idea to skirt
Educational leadership (Coaching).
The student can also choose from a college list of optional subjects.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
Student can consult a client on image and fashion styling;
organize the individual and commercial projects according to the needs of a customer and implement them; to present a project to a customer and society by following the principles of design and advertising.
Access to professional activity or further study:
The qualification gives access to work in the enterprises of beauty industry, entertainment industry, to work as a consultant in the private and state enterprises, to create individual image, to develop and manage fashion business.
Acquired skills allow opportunities to continue studies at Lithuanian and foreign universities (arts, technological and social sciences study programs directions).

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To prepare interior designer being able to create and develop interior design concept, prepare a project, contribute to its creation and implementation, work successfully in the competitive market conditions and develop in professional activity.
Learning outcomes:
Knowledge and its application:
Will understand the basic interior design concepts and definitions, historical and modern development of design branches, will be able to apply knowledge in the practical artistic activity. Will be able to apply knowledge and skills in the field and interdisciplinary studies, professional activity, creatively use means of visual expression, the latest technologies and equipment in practical implementation of ideas. Will know design management principles, will be able to apply them in the implementation of creative projects. Will be able to apply knowledge about health and safety requirements related to the specific design activity.
Competences to carry out research:
Will be able to recognise, compare and critically evaluate actual design phenomena and tendencies. Will be able to collect and analyse data for solving problems of artistic creation, referring to modern design practice and research. Will be able to analyse, evaluate and generalise information, which is needed for formulation of decisions, argumentation and making of conclusions. Will be able to carry out design research and apply it for implementation of creative design ideas.
Special skills:
Will be able to develop ideas for design projects, to present proposals and make decisions both independently and in a team, in a professional and/or in interdisciplinary context. Will be able to plan, organise, assess and implement practical requirements for design projects in concrete professional activities. In the light of personal creative experience and of the results of other designers‘work, will be able to experiment while developing design projects. Will understand characteristics of graphic design field and the ways it links to other art fields, will be able to apply knowledge of historical, ethical and conceptual contexts when developing design projects. Will be able to present creative ideas and (or) projects with the help of visual communication and digital information technologies on the national and international levels. Will be able to apply theoretical knowledge and technological skills in practical activity. Will be able to use means of artistic expression, newly emerging media and innovative technologies in creation works and design practice projects. Will be able to comprise a portfolio of creative work.
Social skills:
Will be able to communicate with colleagues, potential clients and the general public solving professional tasks within Interior Design study field branch.
Will understand designer-client, business, consumer, contributors and collaborators’ relations and will be able to apply this knowledge designing, implementing and presenting the art work or design project in public.
Will be able to communicate in community and public in oral or written form in state and foreign language(s).
Will be able to work in a team, take responsibility for the quality of their and their subordinates‘ activity in accordance with professional ethics and citizenship.
Personal skills:
Will be able to study individually, make decisions, solve problems, adapt to new situations, plan their activities, meet the deadlines, will have entrepreneurship skills.
Will comprehend moral responsibility for the results of their creative activities, their impact on society, economic and cultural development and environment.
Will be able to evaluate their strengths in a reasonable manner, will comprehend the importance of lifelong learning.
Teaching and learning activities:
Lectures, consultations, practical tasks and course papers, individual work, practices of professional activities. Students accomplish practical tasks individually or in groups.
Methods of assessment of learning outcomes:
The student‘s knowledge, skills and abilities acquired while studying subjects of a study programme are assessed after completing of individual assignments performed during the semester and exam session. The achieved learning outcomes after completion of subject/module studies are assessed attributing them to the levels of achievement: excellent, typical and threshold.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
General College Study Subjects:
Foreign Language, Professional Lithuanian, Environmental and Human Safety and alternatively optional subjects (Sociology, Psychology, Professional Ethics – selected one of them).
Subjects and Modules of Study Area:
Drawing and Painting, Engineering Graphics, History of Interior Design, Computer Aided Design 1, Computer Aided Design 2, Computer Aided Design 3, Material Lab, Applied Research, Structures of Buildings, History of Culture, Interior Designing 4, Engineering Facilities 2, Creative Business, modules: Basics of Designing 1 (module subjects: Composition, Colour Theory, Basics of Designing), Basics of Designing 2 (module subjects: Basics of Interior Designing, 3D Composition, Computer Modelling), Designing 1 (module subjects: Interior Designing 1, Lighting Design , Visualization Practice 1), Designing 2 (module subjects: Interior Designing 2, Design of Interior Facilities 1, Decoration, Visualization Practice 1), Designing 3 (module subjects: Interior Designing 3, Design of Interior Facilities 2, Engineering Facilities 1), Management of Design.
Special Study Subjects:
Law, optional subjects by choice of students (Form and Tectonics, Visualisation Software, Art Workshops 1, Experimental Drawing, Painting Techniques, Graphic Techniques, Architectural Drawing, History of Modern Art, Aesthetics, Calligraphy, Rhetorical Communication, Photography – selected three of them), Final work.
Practices:
Cognitive Practice, Creative-Ethnographic Practice, Professional Practice, Final Practice.
Completion of Studies:
Studies are completed by defending the Final work individually prepared by a student.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The study programme responds to the needs of today's society, design, technology, engineering innovations and capabilities. Joint projects with social stakeholders and various communities have been implemented. Cooperation with businesses and professionals, professional internships at the country's best architects and designers’ companies provides the opportunity for self-improvement. Students of the programme participate in various workshops and competitions not only in Lithuania, but also abroad.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Interior design specialist will be able to perform creative work individually – to create business, to lead the team, composed of specialists from various areas with different competences. Job skills will guarantee the ability to be integrated into professional environment, possibility to update professional competences in other higher education institutions in Lithuania and abroad.
The graduate can continue his/her studies having chosen university study programmes in the field of Design.

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim of the Visual Communication Engineering study programme is to train engineering professionals having and being able to use a wide range of interdisciplinary knowledge of visual communication product design and production engineering, able to design and develop visual communication products, and implement engineering solutions through the optimal use of equipment and
technologies.
Learning outcomes:
1. To acquire basic knowledge of natural sciences, mathematics and production engineering, required to master essential fundamentals of the field of production engineering studies.
2. To know basic concepts and terms of design and apply visual expression tools and the latest technologies and equipment to implement ideas of visual communication products in practice.
3. To master basic knowledge of materials science, production engineering, social sciences, economics and management relevant to practical work in manufacturing.
4. To conduct experiments in order to solve engineering issues in the production of visual communication products and evaluate their results.
5. To evaluate design trends in visual communication products, collect and analyse research data to solve design problems and implement ideas.
6. To apply knowledge of design, visual expression tools, the latest technologies and software to develop visual communication products and projects.
7. To solve challenges in the production of visual communication products by selecting the appropriate methods, materials and experimental and production equipment.
8. To identify key management and execution techniques/methods in the design, production and sales of the visual communication products in the field of production engineering.
9. To organise the work of the visual communication product development and/or production unit on the basis of engineering principles, taking in to account environmental and commercial considerations, basic occupational and fire safety requirements.
10. To work independently and in team solving designing and production engineering challenges of visual communication products, in cooperation with industry organisations and society.
11. To assess the impact of engineering solutions for the development and production of visual communication products on society and the environment, to comply with work ethics and engineering standards, taking responsibility for the results of one’s performance.
12. To independently plan career development activities in the context of life-long learning.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Lectures, training, laboratory work, practical work, individual and group assignments, presentation, discussion, practice and final project, self-study, etc. Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
The student‘s teaching and learning outcomes are assessed using a cumulative assessment system. A ten-point scale is applied to assess knowledge and skills. The final grade consists of interim achievements, an examination or a project. Depending on the complexity of the course unit and its impact on the achievement of learning outcomes, the components of the cumulative assessment and their proportions, is determined by the teacher. The assessment procedure, system and criteria are based on the principles of validity, reliability, clarityand
impartiality.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Volume of general college studies – 15 ECTS (Communication Philosophy, Professional Language in Use, English for Specific Purposes).
Volume of course units of major and related field of study – 156 ECTS: Mathematics, Information Technology, Basics of Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Visual Product Design 2D, Statistics and Data Processing, Computer Graphics 2D, Visual Product Design 3D, Materials Science, Physics, Packaging and Advertising Design, Basics of Law, Printing Technologies, Automation Systems, Electronic Publishing and Digital Design, Digital Printing Technologies, Manufacturing Processes and Equipment, Enterprise Engineering, Production and Finishing Technologies, Management of Visual Communication Business, Applied Research Methodology, Human Safety and Environmental Protection.
Practice:
1. Introductory Practice (6 ECTS).
2. Professional Internship (6 ECTS).
3. Placement (6 ECTS).
4. Final Practice (12 ECTS). Professional Bachelor Thesis (12 ECTS).
Specialisations:
-
Optional courses:
9 credits are allocated for free elective courses. Students are free to select course units taught in the Visual Communication Engineering study programme or other study programmes. The Visual Communication study programme offers three elective course units, of 3 credits
each.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The Visual Communication Engineering study programme is unique interdisciplinary in the higher education sector. It is the only programme which is designed to train professionals with the combined knowledge and practical skills of production engineering and visual communication product design, and who can successfully apply them in visual communication, graphic media such as design, publishing, media, printing and other
companies.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates of the Visual Communication Engineering study programme will be able to successfully integrate into the labour market in the fields of visual communication, graphic media, publishing, printing, etc. in national and
international companies.
Access to further study:
Upon completion of the study programme, the graduates will be able to pursue a Master‘s
degree in Lithuanian or foreign higher education institutions.

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim of the visual design program is to develop visual design specialists who have acquired the relevant general and subject competences, enabling them to work creatively and independently in various discipleship and interdisciplinary contexts of visual design and media through various techniques and tools.
Learning outcomes:
Program graduate will be able:
1. To describe the essential features of visual design and other visual arts branches development, artefacts, social - cultural contexts, processes.
2. To know about traditional (monotype, silkscreen, engraving, engraving, etc.) and new (photo-polymer, digital technologies, photography, animation, etc.) visual design technologies, their coherence and various possibilities of their use (visual communication, design of the publication, poster art, computer games and cinema, etc.)
3. To gain the skills of visual design management, media psychology knowledge and cultural projects.
4. To apply various methods of artistic research in creative works and projects.
5. To generate original ideas, concepts and visual artistic solutions for experimentation.
6. To analyze visual design processes, contexts and technological possibilities, and to reflect professionally, reasonably and ethically.
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Subjects in the field of study - 126 credits, for practical courses - 18 credits, for the final project - 18 credits, electives - 12 credits. The main areas of study in the field of study credits are 48. Subjects in the main study field:
Module I: Traditions and contexts of visual design, Visual design artefacts: Vilnius, Visual design artefacts: St. Petersburg, Visual design artefacts: Florence, Visual design artefacts: Athens / Luxor, II Module: Basics of Contemporary Design, Design History, Media Psychology, Basics of Entrepreneurship.
Specialisations:
-
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates will be able to work in the computer graphics, animation industry, film industry, comics, magazines, and book illustrations in the graphic design sector, and graduates are also likely to combine their professional career with work in other fields of culture (e.g., cultural events management), while actively creating, participating in the exhibition life and art galleries.
Access to further study:
Master studies in the field of design studies.

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
To provide fundamental university education in compliance with European standards in the interdisciplinary (art / design) study field and to train interdisciplinary profile – applied art creators-practitioners capable of reflecting art theories, thinking critically and creating works of art that apply a variety of visual and spatial approaches and innovations for creative purposes. Also to create own vision of professional activity and to participate actively in social and cultural life processes in order to contribute to the changes in the community, the State and the world.
Learning outcomes:
I. Acquired knowledge and its application:
A1 Acquired ability to perceive, compare and evaluate relevant art events and trends in Lithuania and the world in historical and contemporary art contexts; acquired ability to evaluate creative work of his own and the other artists in socio-cultural contexts, to accumulate the latest art and science knowledge, to actualize this knowledge in research work and creative projects.
A2 Acquired ability to apply theoretical and innovative knowledge of art, design, general culture and appropriate research methods in interdisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies, artistic research, individual creative practice, projects; acquired ability to deepen knowledge, develop artistic research skills and find solutions in constantly changing contexts.
A3 Granted knowledge of the principles of art (art, design) marketing and management, legal system of artistic activity, and ability to apply this knowledge in the implementation of creative individual and group projects.

II. Research abilities:
B1 Raised ability to identify relevant problems of the society and art, to perform artistic research on the basis of traditional and advanced methods, to critically analyze and evaluate results, to find innovative and alternative solutions for public and environmental problems, and their potential impact on environment.
B2 Established abilities to experiment in creative activities by effectively integrating research data of different art and science fields summarizing and applying the results of researches in creative and analytical artistic activities. Is able to rely on already performed art researches, interdisciplinary methods to interpret the results creatively.

III. Special abilities:
C1 Acquired ability to think conceptually, to generate and implement original art ideas, develop his / her creativity at the highest level. Improves individual style by using traditional and / or modern artistic expressions.
C2 Acquired ability to assess the needs of society professionally, to develop and initiate innovative models and strategies for problem solutions, to develop and expand the concept of art and design in the perspective of sustainable society development.
C3 Acquired ability to realize the distinction of a particular art and design branch, its links with the other art and design field and artistic direction. Also is able to manage one branch and/or interdisciplinary creative projects, to present them to the audience at national and international levels, to discuss in a professional and interdisciplinary environment.

IV. Social abilities:
D1 Acquired ability to present authors' artistic position using appropriate professional vocabulary, to provide logical and argumentative information in verbal, written, visual form, to demonstrate communication skills in oral and written form in national and foreign language(s) in professional and public spaces.
D2 Acquired ability to work in a creative way independently and in a team, to initiate, plan, organize and manage a work process, to collaborate and develop strategies in an interdisciplinary environment, to develop skills in leadership, project activities, negotiation, entrepreneurship and organizational administration, as well as to lead a team formed of diverse competence specialists.

V. Personal abilities:
E1 Established values, understands and assumes as well as skills to take ethical, social, moral responsibility for the consequences and impact of his creative activity. Also is able to follow ecological ethics, critically evaluate his professional activity.
E2 Acquired ability to make decisions independently, to solve professional problems in various socio-cultural environments, to develop individual creative projects and artistic research activities, to study independently, to define own development goals, to differentiate priorities, to manage work and time.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Different teaching and learning methods will be used in compliance to the objectives and specifics of particular subject while implementing the program and ensuring that students are provided with all conditions for achieving the study results. Students will be encouraged to discuss, formulate creative ideas and critically evaluate contemporary art contexts. Below following methods will be applied:
• practical sessions, seminars, individual and group projects, design, practice, report preparation and presentation, project activities, research work, brainstorming, and other methods focused on active student learning;
• distance learning courses, conferences using virtual environments, online training material pages, video lecture products;
• lectures (through the use of narrative, illustration, demonstration, observation, case analysis and other tools), individual consultations, and other methods included in the traditional concept of study;
• investigative (or self-stimulating) methods - studying literature and online learning materials, case studies, problem-based studies, information search, analysis and synthesis, reflection, application of a specific research method, data interpretation, etc.;
• specific art and design study methods - presentation and discussion of creative works, midterm, semester and final creative review, exhibition attendance and analysis, creative task solution search, art projects, real projects, documentation and presentation of creative works, participation in group and individual exhibitions, art festivals, local and international creative competitions, creative workshops, plein-airs, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Assessment of students' knowledge is an integral part of the study process, which aims to evaluate objectively knowledge, skills and acquired competencies of the studied subjects. Each subject of the study program will be completed with an assessment of student's knowledge, skills and abilities (ten-point system applied) - by examination (written and oral) or by a creative project (review). If the cumulative score model is used in the assessment of the subject's results, interim reviews, tests, reports, etc. are possible. The final grade will integrate evaluations from the interim reports and exam or student's work (project) defense.
Framework:
Study subjects, practical training:
The extent of the programme is 120 credits.
Study field subjects – 60 credits (21 of them are obligatory to choose study field credits);
Optional subjects – 24 credits;
Final work – 36 credits (15 of them are theory part credits, 21 – creative project).
Specializations:


Optional courses:


Distinctive features of a study programme:
The curriculum of Applied Art focuses on the study base that correlates several areas of art and design (jewelry, metal art, sculpture, furniture, fashion). The emphasis is on creative practice, which includes not only theoretical studies (discourse of critical thinking, methods of artistic research, managerial skills), but also practical knowledge of the chosen field (mastering of materials and technologies, relationship with public space, social environment).
The basis of the program is the understanding of aesthetics and purpose, form, space and materiality, allowing students to dive into the conceptual depth of the work through tactile project experience, to analyze the perspectives of interaction between art, design and craft, and to evaluate the complexity and interdisciplinary context of an artwork.
This is particularly relevant in the context of the contemporary art world, where traditional genre boundaries extinct and creators seek for authentic self-expression.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
After completing the study program graduates will be able to participate in contemporary art processes as creators and curators of art projects, work in various cultural and creative industries, and develop individual creative business. The acquired knowledge and abilities will allow students to integrate into the local socio-cultural environment and develop / improve their creativity already during their studies, and the international relations created by the VAA will form career opportunities not only in the national but also in the international art market.
Access to further study:
Level 7 qualifications also enable to continue studeis at Level 8 (PhD) studies in Lithuania and abroad.

Future holders of a master’s degree in applied ceramic art study special technologies, design, visual arts and the context of visual arts, trends in contemporary art, theory and aesthetics, the art of objects, computer graphics, artistic photography, the methodology of academic research, the interplay of the arts, etc.
Creative-educational training is organised. The duration of training is 200 hours. Creative and artistic work skills are improved during the training and students get acquainted with the future work environment.
This applied ceramic art programme is intended for individuals who have acquired a bachelor’s degree in applied ceramic art and would like to earn a master’s degree in applied ceramic art.

Future holders of a master’s degree in applied ceramic art study special technologies, design, visual arts and the context of visual arts, trends in contemporary art, theory and aesthetics, the art of objects, computer graphics, artistic photography, the methodology of academic research, the interplay of the arts, etc.
Creative-educational training is organised. The duration of training is 200 hours. Creative and artistic work skills are improved during the training and students get acquainted with the future work environment.
This applied ceramic art programme is intended for individuals who have acquired a bachelor’s degree in applied ceramic art and would like to earn a master’s degree in applied ceramic art.