FS 3470 - CAD Production Patternmaking

Credits: 3

This advanced-level course expands the knowledge of CAD design technologies used in manufacturing production to include the development of production patterns, pattern grading, zero waste markers, laser cutting, and inventory control. Students will experience the full capacity of pattern design software systems to understand the process of a product’s mass production cycle along with the skills to make decisions of cost efficiency. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge to develop and supervise the engineering of mass pattern parts prepared for construction in production manufacturing.

Prerequisites: FS 2410 - Design Technologies and FS 1350 - Construction II: Draping + Drafting

Course Learning Outcomes:

Discuss CAD design technologies with a focus on creative potential and industry-standard techniques.
Develop production patterns, pattern grading, efficient markers, and inventory control.
Calculate actual and estimated costs of garment construction and identify opportunities for cost efficiency.
Develop skills in mass pattern engineering for construction in production manufacturing.

FS 3470 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Course Materials:

Optitex Software Key
Measuring Tape
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel