FS 3410 - Digital Design II

Credits: 3

This course builds on Digital Design I and focuses on industry-specific textile design software to integrate prints and patterns into the fashion collection building process. Through visual storytelling, students will create unique weaves, knits, prints, and patterns to elevate their designs and overall fashion themes. The course covers the fundamentals of surface design including creating motifs, repeats, pattern scaling, and printing methods and quality, as well as 2D knit and weave constructions. A final capstone fashion collection project and complete technical package with 3D flats will bring together all of the skills learned in both Digital Design courses.

Prerequisites: FS 2411 - Digital Design I

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate knowledge of digital software for textile design and an understanding of its file management, presentation formats, and best practices.
Execute thematic surface design variations by using techniques for creating motifs, scaling, repeats, and colorways.
Execute thematic digital fabric construction variations by designing knit stitches, weave patterns, and colorways.
Prepare digital files for large-scale printing.
Create 3D technical flat sketches.
Complete a thematic capstone fashion collection project and finished technical package that showcases concept to production and the skills learned in Digital Design I and II.

FS3410 Course Learning Outcome Rubric

Required Course Materials:

iPad
Apple Pencil
ProCreate
Nedgraphics
Adobe Creative Suite
CLO or other 3D drawing software