FAS351 CAD for Fashion

[2–2, 3 cr.]

This studio course is an introduction to computer-aided manufacturing software used for pattern making of fashion garments. The course introduces digital technical pattern development – moving from manual pattern drafting to digital pattern drafting suitable for industry practices: pattern development, grading, layout for cutting. Students are expected to prepare digital flat patterns for garment construction and their layout. Field trip to local factories using similar software to observe the digital pattern making production process. Students need to have sufficient pattern making knowledge to be able to apply the corresponding functions.

Co-Requisites: FAS445 & FAS465