CAD IN FASHION (6 SCU)

Learning outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to apply theoretical concepts and knowledge in fashion design, use appropriate colors and shapes in creating simple design, draw basic figure proportion, contour, balance, poses and movements of fashion silhouette or technical drawing, apply aesthetic and functional details in fashion drawing, demonstrate knowledge about contemporary issues in fashion industry, apply effective time management for planning and design realization, and use appropriate technology in fashion industry

Topics:

This course will introduce the knowledge and skills through practical exercises and examples, to enable students to illustrate fabric textures and patterns on the fashion figure in various poses and movements; also, to develop a sense of fabric movement, fabric draping and light reflections through the use of digital technique. To the larger extent, the students will study design elements and creative manipulation in order to achieve visual aesthetics. Weekly assignments are given to develop the students’ design skills, and also developing technical drawing skill & digital pattern in relation to the manufacture of fashion clothing, as well as to practice their capability in handling deadlines and working within schedules.

Pre-requisite: None