FSHN 2109: Computer Aided Drafting
Effective date
September 2022
Department
Fashion Design
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software brings efficiency and ease of transport to the pattern drafting process. This course teaches students to draft, manipulate, and digitize patterns using Gerber software and hardware.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
FSHN 1209, FSHN 1211.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Navigate Gerber pattern making software platform
- Digitize manual patterns
- Draft and manipulate simple patterns using Gerber software
- Apply critical thinking to solve CAD design problems
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25.5
Total Hours: 45.5
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, demonstration, model making, problem solving, simulations, and practice of various drafting techniques.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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35
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In class assignments
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Assignments
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35
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Major assignments
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Final Exam
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15
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Quizzes/Tests
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10
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Quizzes
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Participation
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5
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Professionalism
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Course topics
- Intro to Gerber software and hardware
- Digitizing patterns
- Introduction to Pattern Drafting System (PDS)
- Drafting and manipulating patterns in PDS
- Introduction to plotting
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.