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CAD for Textiles


Course Description

Computer-aided design using various computer programs for textile designs.

Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will be required to create a collection of CAD designs in addition to the CAD class projects that relates to their graduate studies and concepts. Graduates will also be required to research a textile print designer and give a presentation of their research.


Athena Title

CAD for Textiles


Prerequisite

One 3000-level ARST course or one 3000-level TXMI course


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Course Objectives

The emphasis of this course is to give a student the experience of creating repeat patterns and to have the experience of making designs that can be used for industry. The grade will be given on the results of a prescribed series of designs that are put in repeat to be used for the portfolio.


Topical Outline

Designing on the computer a. Putting patterns in repeat b. Coloring the designs Listing of motifs to be used in repeats a. Floral b. Geometric c. Stripes d. Texture