Melbourne School of Fashion offers intensive industry specific courses in core aspects of the fashion industry.Classes are restricted in size to maximise individual tuition and all lecturers are chosen for their teaching experience as well as their fashion industry expertise.
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Certificate of Computer Aided Design - Part Time
Wih the ever increasing need for computer based design (CAD) technologies, this course will set you up to enter the fashion world. A mandatory skill for anyone wishing to be a clothing or textile designer. The CAD course concentrates on the use and application of Illustrator and Photoshop. Perfect for the learner or those wanting to brush up on their skills.
Classes will be conducted using Fashion Matters CM32, Capron Carter's Style CAD software, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, current computer hardware, full colour laser printers, scanners.
Course Content
- Learning to use CAD for:
- - creating original artwork, storyboards, photo montages
- - manipulating a variety of media
- - retouching photographs
- - illustrations of clothing designs
- - specification drawings/trade sketches
- - textile designing
- - print designs, motifs, repeat prints and yardage prints
- - printing out knit graphs
- - creating yarn dye for checks, stripes and multi-coloured weaves (plaids, houndstooth, tartan)
- - special weave effects
- - printing and saving spot colour separations
- - colour manipulation of fabrics
- - placement prints
- - logos and swing tags.
Assessment
- Completion of set assignments on time and to the required standard.
Course Prerequisites
- Year 12
- Fundamental design skills an advantage, but not essential
Teaching Venue
156 George Street, Fitzroy
VIC 3065
Equipment Costs
Approximately $170
CODE: ( CAD/A)
22 March 2010 to 6 December 2010.
Mondays 10:00am to 5:00pm
Class Size
15
Contact Hours
180 hours
CODE: ( CAD/B)
23 March 2010 to 18 November 2010.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Class Size
15
Contact Hours
180 hours
CODE: ( CAD/C)
25 March 2010 to 18 November 2010.
Thursdays 10:00am to 5:00pm
Class Size
15
Contact Hours
180 hours
Table Of Fees
| CODE: CAD/A CAD/B CAD/C | AUD$ |
| Total Fee: | $3,950.00 |
| Initial Instalment: | $1,700.00 |
| Balance of Fees: | $2,250.00 |
Balance of fees to be paid in nine monthly instalments of $250 each, commencing 1 April 2010, ending 1 December 2010.
