Technical Drawing for Fashion with Adobe Illustrator Online Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Adobe Illustrator is an essential tool for technical fashion drawing, and is widely used in industry by designers, pattern cutters, garment techs and manufacturers. Digital technical drawings are the best way of accurately describing and sharing garment ideas and designs, and Illustrator is the most popular software because it is quick and clear to use. This online course will help you develop this must-have skill.
In this course, you will learn all the main techniques and methods to create accurate flat drawings which can be used by pattern cutters and manufacturers and can be added to garment tech packs and specifications.
The course is very practical, and each week you will practice your skills on realistic assignments and get personal tutor feedback. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently produce technical fashion drawings, and review and understand drawings made by others.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for fashion designers who want to be able to present their designs using an industry-standard format, or any fashion professional who has to share ideas and designs digitally, or review designs and ideas created by others.
Key information
Topics covered
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
- Vector illustration techniques for technical drawing
- Drawing simple garments like t-shirts
- More complicated garments like shirts and skirts
- Seams, stitching and top stitching
- Details (darts, pockets, trimmings, fastenings, etc.)
- Rotating, editing and joining paths
- Working with templates and creating your own templates
Learning outcomes
- By the end of the course, you will be able to;
- Communicate a design idea in a technical drawing
- Accurately describe a garment with Illustrator
- Draw a technical drawing using a template
- Draw a technical drawing from a sketch or a drape
- Add details and finishes to a technical drawing
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
Course Specific Materials:
- An up-to-date version of the Adobe Illustrator software
- A notepad and a pen
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Tutor
Elena Koivunen
Elena Koivunen is a CSM graduate who showed in the prestigious press show with publications in several fashion magazines. After several placements/work experiences in luxurious fashion houses in London, she has worked as a designer for Preen by Thornton Bregazzi. She is currently working on her own line as well as freelancing for other companies.
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