Updating an introductory class on a Computer Aided Design course as this software pertains to fashion

Project Scope:

Updating an introductory class on a Computer Aided Design course as this software pertains to fashion Project Scope: To identify OER materials for FTT faculty to use in their courses and locate materials specifically for use in the introduction to Fashion technology class. Use these resources to update a beginning fashion class in computer technology.

Project goals:

Source Open Educational Resources for the faculty to use in their classes.

• Which allows students to work on independently – Microsoft Word, Excel and PPT. Also Adobe CS.
• Investigate Lynda.com - https://rite.buffalostate.edu/nypl-benefits.html

Using the objectives of the course FTT 208, implement one new lesson on the use of Adobe CS, specific to fashion, which will be delivered in fall 2017.

• Differentiate consumer target markets including cultural aspects and how each market influences the design process and merchandising strategies.
• Demonstrate an introductory understanding and hands on experience with how the elements and principles of design can affect the aesthetic and marketability of an end product.
• Demonstrate introductory raster digital skills via standard off the shelf software to create and illustrate custom fabric patterns.