FS 2410 - Design Technologies

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer-aided design (CAD) used by leading apparel companies for technical flat and technical package development. Students will build their digital libraries to create detailed flats. In this course, beginner professional practice skills in brand development and presentation are introduced. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive scope of the CAD technologies available to them for documenting, translating, and engineering their design intentions for market presentation.

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

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate technical drawing methods in apparel for the manufacturing process.
Learn to use industry standard technology to deliver detailed technical packages.
Employ computer aided design in the development of digital libraries, line planning, flats, and branding for market presentation.
Recognize the role of technology in the manufacturing process.

FS 2410 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Textbooks:
Adobe for Fashion: Illustrator CS6- ISBN: 9781300577584

Apparel Production Management and the Technical Package- ISBN: 9781563678691
Required Course Materials:

Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office