Design: costume design

The costume design program teaches students to create clothing models, sketch them, sew garments from fabric and bring finished products to market. It can be studied at Jizzakh Polytechnic Institute, Namangan State Technical University and the Tashkent Institute of Textile and Light Industry.

What is taught in this field

The program combines creative and technical subjects. Students learn:

• the basics of drawing, composition and color harmony;
• garment pattern making and construction;
• costume model development and artistic design;
• types of fabrics, their properties and how to choose them;
• sewing technology and quality control of finished products;
• computer graphics and design software.

Who will the graduate become

A graduate can work as a costume designer, a pattern maker-modeler, a developer of garment samples or a designer in a creative team. They may also work as a technologist at a garment factory or as a stylist-consultant. Some graduates choose to build their own fashion brand.

Where you can work

Uzbekistan has a light industry sector, and qualified specialists are in demand. Graduates may find work in the following organizations:

• sewing and knitwear enterprises and garment factories;
• fashion houses and their ateliers;
• theater, film and stage studios, and organizations that produce costumes for events;
• design studios and advertising agencies;
• their own tailoring workshop or an online store.

Who this program suits

This field suits applicants who enjoy creativity, have a sense of beauty and like working with their hands. The following qualities are helpful:

• an aptitude for drawing and good artistic taste;
• interest in fashion trends;
• precision, patience and attention to detail;
• the ability to work in a team and accept feedback.

A note for parents: practical training plays a large role in this field, so it is useful to assess your child's preparation and interest in advance.