CAD for Apparel Industry (5 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the student
• masters the basics of design software used in apparel design and production
• identifies and understands different image styles and their role in apparel design and production
• produces technical drawings and other presentation materials to support garment design and manufacturing
• compiles a professional portfolio.

Content

• Use of design software from the perspective of the apparel industry
• Basics of composition techniques in creating visual material
• Characteristics and use of colour systems
• Basics of typography
• Structure and presentation techniques of a portfolio
• Presentation techniques in the apparel industry

Location and time

Metropolia Arabia campus, Hämeentie 135D

30.10 9 - 15:30
31.10 9 - 15:30
6.11 9 - 15:30
7.11 9 - 15:30
14.11 9 - 15:30
21.11 9 - 15:30
28.11 9 - 15:30
12.11 9 - 15:30 (coursework presentation)

Materials

Technical drawing for fashion, Szkutnicka, Basia ; Koyama, Ayako 2010
Available as e-book: https://metropolia.finna.fi/ https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/metropolia- ebooks/reader.action?docID=1876090

Teaching methods

lessons, independent course assignments, coursework

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

5 cr = 135 h
classroom teaching 30%, course assignments and coursework 30%, other independent studies 40%

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students understand the basics of design software. They identify different image styles and presentation techniques and understand their role in the apparel industry. They can produce simple basic-level implementations. The content produced is technically incomplete.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students use design software fluently and can utilise it for apparel industry purposes. They identify the most common image styles and presentation techniques and can implement them for the needs of the apparel industry. The content produced is technically clear.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students master the use of design software and can apply it effectively for apparel industry purposes. They identify different image styles and can apply them diversely for the needs of the apparel industry. The content produced is technically balanced, promoting the skills required in garment design and manufacturing.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: Students understand the basics of design software. They identify different image styles and presentation techniques and understand their role in the apparel industry. They can produce simple basic-level implementations. The content produced is technically incomplete.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment consists of:
Coursework:
-Final project of the course (expressive and technical quality of the portfolio)
Independent course assignments:
-Learning tasks completed on schedule in accordance with the assignment, which mainly support the development of the portfolio (i.e., the final project).
Class participation

Qualifications

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