FSAD 1140 - Fashion Computer-Aided Design

Fall, Spring, Summer. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment preference given to: FSAD majors, transfer students, and Fashion Studies minors.

M. Conroy, K. Phoenix.

Introduces two major graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) to develop original designs. Class activities and projects include textile design, technical flat drawing design, digitized fashion illustration, 3D virtual fashion design, and story board. Projects include both individual work and group work.

Outcome 1: Learn basic tools and functions of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CLO3D, and their use in the apparel industry.

Outcome 2: Master creative drawing skills for fashion sketching, technical flat drawing and textile design.

Outcome 3: Understand various modes of communicating design ideas and presenting fashion idea and products.