Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted): 3D Fashion Design

Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Certificate in a timely manner. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

This certificate program provides students with the technical skills needed for three dimensional fashion design, three dimensional illustration, and three dimensional pattern design.

create three dimensional digital fashion illustrations

create flat patterns inthree dimensional software

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

Comprehensive Education Plan: You are required to meet with a counselor for a comprehensive educational plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor in your first semester.

First Semester

9 units
FDM 109
Flat Pattern Techniques
Students learn to pattern draft garments using 3D software and also export their patterns to paper to be cut and sewn into fabric samples. Includes development of the basic body sloper, collars, necklines, skirts, waistlines, sleeves, panels, and yokes. POM (Point of Measurement) specifications are discussed in relation to both pattern development and finished garments.
    FDM 114
    3D Design
    This course will teach students how to create 3D garments in Clo3D/Marvelous Designer. This course will take students with no knowledge of 3D software to developing designs, doing fittings, and creating renders. By the end of the course, students will also develop a portfolio of several projects.
      FDM 111A
      Fashion Illustration Techniques
      Application of the basic techniques of drawing fashion and garment flat trade sketches, graphic art prints, and all-over repeat tile prints. Emphasis on current fashion industry design software Adobe Illustrator with some Photoshop and 3D software. Pencils, markers, and watercolors are also incorporated.
      *Fall Course Only

        Summer / Intersession Term

        1 unit
        FDM 114D
        3D Design- Denim
        This course will teach students how to create a 3D denim bottom garment in Clo3D/Marvelous Designer. This course will cover pattern creation, fabric texture, and seam stitching and puckering details. Students will render the final design and export a tech pack with a schematic render, POM (point of measurements), and a BOM (bill of materials).

          Second Semester

          9 units
          FDM 115
          3D Design- Intermediate
          3D simulation allows the creation of garment styles with intricate and realistic details and fit. In this class, students will design a variety of garments with complicated pattern pieces and sewing construction by creating patterns or importing pattern files in AAMA/ASTM .dxf format. Students will utilize the fitting tools in 3D to improve garments and create visual presentations for retailers. Students will also create a natural simulation environment to display and merchandise collections. This course also covers fabric creation including seamless repeats and utilizing maps to create realistic fabrics in 3D software.
            FDM 112
            Intermediate Flat Pattern Making
            A continuation of FDM 109 Flat Pattern Techniques, this course covers intermediate pattern drafting techniques not covered in FDM 109. Students learn to draft patterns for garments using 3D software and also export their patterns to paper to be cut and sewn into fabric samples. Includes development of patterns for various pants (culotte, trouser, slack, dungarees/overalls) and a tailored jacket. Other drafting techniques include various plackets, bias cut dresses, inserted and accordion pockets, various sleeve shapes, kimonos, dolmens, drop shoulders. POM (Point of Measurement) specifications are discussed in relation to both pattern development and finished garments.
            • Prerequisite: FDM 109
            FDM 216
            Computerized Garment Pattern Drafting
            Computerized apparel pattern drafting is taught using 2D and 3D design software as tools. Students will create original garment designs, draft the patterns on the computer, and virtually sew them up on the 3D software using an avatar fit model to create a sample line video. Instruction also includes pattern size grading, point of measurements (POM), and marking.
            *Spring Course Only
            • Recommended Preparation: FDM 109

            Summer / Intersession Term

            1 unit
            FDM 114C
            3D Design- Swimwear
            This course will teach students how to create a swim bra with underwire and swim bottoms with elastic in Clo3D/Marvelous Designer. This course will cover pattern creation, flattening techniques to create underwire, and seam stitching and puckering details related to swimwear. Students will render the final design and export a tech pack with a schematic render, POM (point of measurements), and a BOM (bill of materials).