Course Overviews

	SD224   Computer-Aided Textile Print Design 1.5 credits; 3 COMPUTER LABORATORY hours per week Using the latest version of Adobe Photoshop, students learn how to properly scan images and create original textile and surface designs, repeats, colorways, and coordinates targeting specific markets. Emphasis is on the creative use of software, awareness of current industry trends, and the development of an original portfolio of digitally produced designs.   The SD224 course is required for students who are enrolled in the two year Associates degree program for a Textile/Surface Design Major and is currently offered in their fourth semester. SD371 Adobe Illustrator for Textile/Surface Design 1.5 credits; 3 COMPUTER LABORATORY hours per week Prerequisite: SD 224 Students learn to use Adobe Illustrator for application to textile and surface design and gain proficiency in working between Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Target markets and the creative use of software for portfolio development is emphasized.   SD371 is required in the 6th semester of both the Textile/Surface Design and Fabric Styling Bachelor of Fine Arts programs.   SD471 Advanced CAD with Adobe Photoshop and Fashion Studio 1.5 credits; 3 COMPUTER LABORATORY hours per week Prerequisite: SD 224 Students develop advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop applied to surface design. Fashion Studio software will be incorporated into the course, with the objective of designing product for a global marketplace using current trend information.   SD471 is required in the 8th semester of the Textile/Surface Design BFA program.     TD312 Computer Graphics for Textile Design I 2 credits; 1 Lecture and 2 COMPUTER LAB hours per week  Introduction to creating artwork on the computer using the U4ia software program, including scanning and cleaning images, original patterns, colorways, repeats, and woven fabrics. Designs are applied to fashion silhouettes for merchandising collections targeting specific markets. Portfolio-quality presentations are produced using digital printouts.   The TD312 course is required in the 5th semester of both the Textile/Surface Design and Fabric Styling Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. TD412 Computer Graphics for Textile Design II 2 credits; 1 Lecture and 2 COMPUTER LAB hours per week Prerequisite: TD 312 Advanced use of U4ia software with emphasis on woven fabric designs, knits, and tonal prints. Designs are texture mapped onto garments and home furnishing images for specific markets, resulting in a digital portfolio.   TD412 is required in the 6th semester of both the Textile/Surface Design and Fabric Styling Bachelor of Fine Arts programs. FS432 CAD for Woven and Print Styling 2 credits; 1 Lecture and 2 COMPUTER LAB hours per week Using the NedGraphics Fashion Studio CAD program with weave libraries, fabric styling students create original woven patterns. Plaids, stripes, and coordinated designs are presented as collections in a storyboard format.   FS432 is required in the 7th semester of the Fabric Styling BFA program.