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Summary of the Profile
General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim is to train a high - quality IT graphic (digital) design specialists, working individually or in the team in the design field, applying knowledge and aware of safety manner in the context of digital design and able to create a visual information using effective data and information applying methods, according to the customer needs and compute design principles.
Learning outcomes:
1.1. Applies knowledge of visual expression principles, main graphic communication design object elements and their composition types, fundamental graphic principles, animation principles, and is able to use them in creating original characters and surroundings.
1.2. Applies knowledge of composition, art and design stylistic, and artistic tendencies and is able to use them reasonably by creating various purpose digital projects and obtaining safety aspects.
1.3. Applies knowledge of computer technical equipment, computer network, sound, and image system main components, is able to choose them and use them in solutions.
1.4. Understands, integrates, and practically uses different science fields (physical, technological, social, humanitarian) knowledge by solving professional field problems.
2.1. Collects, compares, analyses, systemizes, necessary information for creative project and interprets the results.
2.2. Applies theoretic knowledge in practice, chooses right methods, technical and programing measures, digital design solutions for specific solutions or project realization.
3.1. Creates 2D and 3D computer graphic in various solutions (web projects, prints and, etc.) and is able to animate it if there is a need.
3.2. Is able to work with photo, video, sound equipment, digital sound and image creation and processing programs.
3.3. Prepares and processes the necessary text, graphic, image, sound, information for creating a digital design and multimedia product.
3.4. Applies the acquired knowledge in a digital project development sequence, project and manufacture process in the development and fulfilment of creative idea.
4.1. Fluently and suggestively expresses his/her ideas in spoken and written language, communicates effectively and tolerantly in interdisciplinary teams in Lithuanian and a foreign language
4.2. Works in a team implementing projects, solving digital and graphical design tasks, assumes responsibility for the quality of his/her and subordinate employees’ activity.
5.1. Plans, organises his/her work and individually develops his/her skills understanding the importance of life-long learning and professional development.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Focused on the development of general and subject-specific competences, fostering creativity: lectures, seminars, individual and group project work, laboratory work, case studies, portfolio/folder method, public presentation and defence of work, debates, drafting of scientific papers, information retrieval and systematisation, etc. Focused on the development of general and subject competences through creativity: lectures, seminars, individual and group project work, laboratory work, case studies, portfolio/folder method, public presentation and defence of work, debates, preparation of scientific papers, information retrieval and systematisation, etc.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
Project defence, portfolio presentation, coursework defence, trapezoidal knowledge test, exam. Project thesis defence, portfolio presentation, coursework defence, trapezoidal knowledge test, exam.
Framework:
The volume of subjects in the field of study in terms of study credits is 105 credits, internships - 36 credits. The volume of subjects in the field of study in terms of study credits shall be 93 credits, specialisation subjects - 18 credits, internships - 30 credits.
Foreign Language I; Foreign Language II; Communication Psychology; Business Enterprise Economics; Smart Mathematical Solutions; Digital Photography; Composition and Computer Graphics; 2D Point Graphics (Adobe Photoshop); Website Programming (HTML5, CSS3, WordPress); Font and Typography; Vector 2D Graphics (Adobe Illustrator); Visual Communications; Digital Design Technologies; 2D animation (Adobe Animate); UI/UX Design; Visual Brandmark; Research Methodology and Data Analyses; Graphic Effect Creation and Postproduction (Adobe After Effects); 3D Graphics (3ds Max); Sound and Image Technologies; GIS; Game Programming; Spatial 3D Modelling; Critical Thinking and Visual Work Analyses; Portfolio and Career Planning; Specialization Course Work; Final Thesis.
There are four professional practices: the Cognitive Practice (carried out in the college at the practical training company "Biurometa"); the Educational Practice (carried out in the company, duration 6 weeks); the Multimedia Product Development (carried out in the company, duration 4 weeks); (the Professional Practice (carried out in the company, duration 10 weeks).
Specialisations:
1. Web Project Development
2. Computer Network Administration
3. Mobile App Development
Optional courses:
Students are given the opportunity to improve their knowledge and abilities in the field of study by choosing one of two specializations. The study program includes 3 optional subjects (9 credits), the students can choose 3 subjects at their own discretion from the subjects taught at the college, based on their interests and personal motivation.
During the course of the study semester, students can choose the location of the practice. Students can study according to several study programs including the same or very similar subjects. Subjects taken at other higher education institutions and their evaluations are credited to students, in accordance with the valid laws of the Republic of Lithuania and the internal procedures of the higher education institution. Students have the opportunity to study according to an individual plan, when the academic load is made taking into account the student's wishes. Competences acquired informally and independently can also be recognized for students.
Distinctive features of a study programme:
The study programme focuses on graduates' employability and career prospects, by introducing students to career opportunities, providing information, methodological and advisory support on labour market readiness and employment. Digital design technology is also attractive and practical because of its versatility: every designer can realize his or her skills in the field that is most suitable and close to his or her heart, because there are so many specializations: from print to mobile apps, from interactive design to illustration, from game design to typography, from branding to infographics, from publishing to packaging - the list goes on and on. It should also be mentioned that a designer can also become a freelancer, which is not a job that many young people would prefer. Most importantly, it is possible to create designs without leaving home - and not only for the Lithuanian market, but also for foreign countries.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
After graduation, you will be able to work as a graphic designer in a variety of companies, set up your own business, work as a freelance graphic designer, or as a graphic project manager or assistant. After graduation, you will be able to work as a graphic designer in a variety of companies, set up your own business, or work as a freelance graphic designer or as a freelance graphic project manager or assistant.
Access to further study:
Possibility to continue the studies in master studies or in equalize studies for bachelor qualification.
