FSAD 3650 - New Technologies for Fashion Design

Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: FSAD 1140, FSAD 1450, FSAD 2650, (or similar studio course experiences for graduate students). Co-enrollment in FSAD 3770 is strongly advised for fashion design majors. Cost of materials: minimum $300. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment limited to: Apparel undergraduate and graduate students.

F. Baytar.

The focus of this course will be using 3D digital technologies such as 3D scanning, virtual prototyping and 3D printing, to create one-of-a kind and innovative fashion products. Students will develop digital prototypes. They will also experiment with laser cutting, Sonobond ultrasonic fusing technology, and digital textile printing. Experimental design samples will be used to create full-scale garments.

Outcome 1: Create laser files for cutting and engraving a wide range of fashion fabrics.

Outcome 2: Develop innovative fashions by using laser technology as a new tool for garment design.

Outcome 3: Combine laser cutting technology with Sonobond ultrasonic surface detailing to develop unique fashion products for portfolios, displays, and competitions.