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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. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

FSHN 1209, FSHN 1211. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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) 

Passing grade

C (60%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

35 

In class assignments 

Assignments 

35 

Major assignments 

Final Exam 

15 

 

Quizzes/Tests 

10 

Quizzes 

Participation 

Professionalism 

Course topics

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.
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