Fashion Design - CAD

CAD (Computer Aided Design) is a vital and rapidly growing aspect of the fashion design industry. The Columbia College Fashion Design Department offers its students a state-of-the-art CAD classroom and lab facility. It features Lectra Systems software which is used in apparel manufacturing and design companies throughout the world for textile design, marketing presentations, pattern creation/alteration and marker making.

CURRENT CAD COURSES

CAD FOR FASHION DESIGN  22-3640

This course provides an overview of CAD technology as applied to apparel production techniques. "Hands on" participation will enable students to apply previously attained manual patternmaking skills to create and alter pattern designs, grade patterns and produce pattern markers using the computer.

Software: Lectra Systems, Inc.:Modaris, Diamino, Vigiprint and Just Print

Prerequisites: Adv. Patternmaking, Foundations of Computer Applications

CAD: FASHION PRESENTATION  22-3641

This course explores the use of computer technology as a means of achieving professional fashion presentations. Areas of study include format and textile design, color development, fabric and textile application and collection presentation. Basic elements of art and design with emphasis on color are used as a basis for student presentations.

Software: Lectra Systems, Inc.: U4ia

Prerequisites: 2-D Design, Fundamentals of Fashion Design, Fundamentals of Textiles

ADOBE CREATIVE STRATEGIES  22-3645

This course will cover Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop Techniques specifically tailored to the fashion industry. Students will transform hand drawn sketches into computer generated flats and with the use of Photoshop be able to create presentation and trend boards using their illustrations and flats.nal senior thesis presentation. 

Software:  Adobe Creative Suite 3