CAD for Fashion Design – Apparel

The apparel track in the CAD for Fashion Design Certificate Program is intended primarily for those students who need to enhance their computer skills but do not wish to enroll in a full time degree program. Graduates of this program will be trained to become highly skilled in the use of apparel related CAD software.

The program consists of four sequential courses in Computer Aided Design with an option to focus on either the Lectra or AccuMark platform. Students entering the program must possess basic patternmaking and basic drawing skills, along with a general understanding of computers.

The purpose of the program is to provide designers with a broad understanding of CAD software with a particular emphasis on apparel development.

Curriculum:

• Track One (Lectra Modaris platform) (7 credits)
  • AP 222 Computer-Aided Flat Pattern Design
  • AP 223 Advanced Computer-Aided Flat Pattern Design
  • AP 322 Apparel Product Data Management
  • AP 337 PrimaVision Apparel Design Development
• Track Two (Gerber AccuMark platform) (8 credits)
  • AP 421 Computerized Pattern Design
  • AP 422 Advanced Computerized Pattern Design: Gerber AccuMark
  • AP 322 Apparel Product Data Management
  • AP 337 PrimaVision Apparel Design Development

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For General Advisement and Registration:
School of Continuing & Professional Studies
Office: D Building, Lower Level
212 217.3334 (Option 2)
conted@fitnyc.edu 

For course specific information contact:
Leonard Bess, advisor
Building B Room 701
212 217.5000