Overview

This topic provides students with an introduction to the electronic garment design tools (Adobe suite Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design). Students will develop a range of skills in textile design, technical drawing, including the links to the production process, presentation, packaging and trick design (including crop marks, bleed and registration … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Explore design options and technical accuracy in relation to electronic digital presentation of garment design
  • Develop the ability for independent learning and critical observation
  • Explore issues related to design aesthetics, economics and communication
  • Introduce industry requirements for fashion/costume and textile production

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Display a professional level of industry presentation and currency relating to standard and quality of design work
2.
Demonstrate confidence and proficiency in the use of the design tools
3.
Identify the market prescribed in the employment of digital media strategies
4.
Demonstrate the ability to create artwork for digital textile printing, and fashion/costume garment production purposes, in an Australian or off-shore context
5.
Demonstrate the ability to present design work in a technically accurate and professional manner

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Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

Assumed knowledge

Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and CLO3D for commercial trade drawings (flats), pattern fills and repeats, fashion illustration, branding etc. such as can be found in the TAFE component.