Course Contents

• Introduction to channels in adobe Photoshop • Advanced channels in adobe Photoshop • Free hand drawing in adobe Photoshop • Digital painting in adobe Photoshop • Advanced digital painting in adobe Photoshop • Speed painting • Customize brushes, shapes and textures • Mixing different medium and techniques • Create FloroTypo, Ink in water, Marble surfaces and other such techniques and effects • Delivering print ready files • Practicing further expertise in software and digital print. • Exhibition of the Products: Display

Course Synopsis

• This course will provide the students with the skills and knowledge related to the role of CAD within the program stream. • This will include Textile Design and Technology; Fashion and Apparel Design and Technology; and construction of Textile repeatable designs on computer using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator etc. • Focus is placed on design and color techniques for textile design using digital medium. Using Adobe Photoshop, the students scan images and create original designs, repeats, colour ways and coordinates targeting specific markets. • The emphasis is on a creative use of the software, on imparting awareness about industry trends and on the development of an original portfolio of digitally produced designs. • Early section provides a strong foundation in the commands and capabilities of the program while the later sections offer application exercises that develop skills in fashion designing, and presentation techniques. • Available with step by step instructions & assignments which are evaluated by instructors, this course emphasizes the creative process and explores the capabilities of this powerful program as related to Textile & Patterns • Practical experience will depend on your selected stream and may encompass CAD systems for concept/mood boards development, woven and knitted fabric design and development, garment design and development, 3-D draping and design specification.

Course Learning Outcomes

The students will study how to: • Use advanced selection tools and edge refinement to isolate and edit parts of an image. • Understand how channels work in Photoshop; Master channel making for unique as well as standard colours • Master skills in Making custome Brushes for Digital Painting. • Develop skills in digital Painting techniques by using Pen and Tablets. • Create composite images that demonstrate advanced selection and layering techniques. • Make Advanced textile prints and patterns; Mix different medium and techniques. • Deliver print ready files for textile designs; Enhance further expertise in software and digital print. • The role of CAD/CAM systems in textile and apparel supply chain “From concept and sketch to market” • Industry specific CAD systems (print design, weave/knit design, sketching/illustration, digitizing, grading, marker making, pattern design, 3D imaging, texture mapping, body measurement, specification management, supply chain management, virtual merchandising etc) • The ways of design, development and manufacturing. • Digital communication and information applications used in Textile Technology, Fashion Technology. • Problem solve effectively in a fashion and textiles enterprise. • Apply analytical decision making techniques in a fashion and textiles environment. • Apply sustainable practices related to fashion and textiles issues