FS 2411 - Digital Design I

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This sophomore-level course uses diverse digital tools and industry-standard software to give students the ability to move fluidly between hand and digital skills to enhance and expand their creative vision and output in the fashion design process. Students will develop digital fluency and best practices in formatting, file, and asset management. They will also learn digital techniques in collaging, croquis illustration, sketchbooking, presentation boards, technical drawings, line sheets, and specs as they develop their own unique aesthetic style to communicate and plan their collections.

Prerequisites: FS 1110 - Fashion Design I and FD 1020 - 2D Design: Elements + Principles

Notes: (Formerly FS 2410 Design Technologies)

Course Learning Outcomes:

Develop digital workflow with creative software, including proficiency in digital formatting, file management, and best practices.
Develop digital research and sketchbooking methods and management.
Produce accurate and professional technical drawings for use in spec sheets, line sheets, and collection planning.
Produce digital theme boards and fashion croquis for collection building.
Exhibit best methods for the integration of hand and digital work.
Develop a unique and personal design aesthetic and style.

FS2411 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Course Materials:

Ipad
Apple Pencil
ProCreate
Adobe Creative Suite