Digital Pattern Cutting with Gerber Accumark Short Course
Course description
Course overview
This intermediate level course is designed for pattern cutters wishing to extend their skills in digital technology using Gerber Accumark Pattern Design software. During the course you will begin by drafting basic pattern shapes on screen using the pattern design tools. Under the guidance of your tutor, you will then be able to manipulate standard-size basic blocks into final production digital patterns.
Please note: Bookings will be accepted up to 72 hours before the start of the course, as licenses for Gerber AccuMarkx, a 2D/3D digital patternmaking software, are set up for students in advance to use for the duration of the course.
Who this course is for
This intermediate digital pattern cutting course is an ideal follow on from those who have taken our introductory course or pattern cutters wishing to extend their skills in digital technology.
Key information
Topics covered
- Drafting of basic pattern pieces directly on screen
- Manipulation of blocks into new styles
- Performing many basic pattern-cutting techniques digitally (e.g. mirroring a piece, adding seams and notches, manipulating darts, adding volume, adding pleats, and annotating patterns)
- Pattern Digitising
- Plotting patterns
Learning outcomes
- Opportunity to practise and apply the skills that you have learnt to create your own patterns independently
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Notebook and pen for taking notes OR
- USB or equivalent cloud storage to save your work on
- Laptop / iPad / tablet
Tutor
Megan Mcguire
Megan McGuire began her academic career at London College of Fashion in 2004. Whilst working in education she completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning for Art and Design and her MA in Digital Fashion. Megan has a substantial amount of digital fashion experience, both scholastic and industry based, particularly on packages used for pattern cutting, grading, lay planning and 3D digital sampling. Throughout her career she has worked for fast-paced high street suppliers as well as for large well-established brands in the middle market. She has currently been employed at ASOS.com as Senior Digital Pattern Technician since 2014. She continues to do ad hoc freelance, teaching, and consulting work, and has contributed to a recently published book on pattern cutting.Book a course
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