Module #1 Introduction to Digital Textile Design Overview of the importance of digital tools in textile design, course objectives, and Expectations
Module #2 Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) History and evolution of CAD, benefits, and application in textile design
Module #3 Adobe Illustrator for Textile Design Introduction to Adobe Illustrator, creating and editing vector shapes, and basic tools
Module #4 Designing Repeats and Patterns in Illustrator Creating repeats, understanding symmetry, and designing patterns in Adobe Illustrator
Module #5 Color Management in Textile Design Understanding color modes, color profiles, and color correction in digital textile design
Module #6 Digital Fabric Simulation and Visualization Using digital tools to simulate fabric texture, drape, and visualization
Module #7 Introduction to Photoshop for Textile Design Basics of Adobe Photoshop, editing and enhancing images, and textile-specific applications
Module #8 Designing Woven Fabrics using Photoshop Creating woven fabric designs, understanding weave structures, and designing repeats
Module #9 Designing Knit Fabrics using Photoshop Creating knit fabric designs, understanding knit structures, and designing repeats
Module #10 Digital Printing and Finishing Techniques Overview of digital printing methods, finishing techniques, and their applications in textile design
Module #11 Digital Embroidery Design Introduction to digital embroidery, creating designs, and understanding stitch types
Module #12 Digital Quilting and Patchwork Design Creating digital quilting and patchwork designs, understanding block construction, and fabric manipulation
Module #13 3D Design and Visualization in Textile Design Introduction to 3D design, creating 3D models, and visualizing textile designs in 3D
Module #14 Digital Storytelling in Textile Design Using digital tools to create engaging stories and presentations in textile design
Module #15 Collaboration and File Management in Digital Textile Design Best practices for collaboration, file management, and version control in digital textile design
Module #16 Industry Insights and Trends in Digital Textile Design Current industry trends, innovations, and applications of digital tools in textile design
Module #17 Sustainability and Digital Textile Design The role of digital tools in sustainable textile design, reducing waste, and environmental impact
Module #18 Advanced Techniques in Adobe Illustrator for Textile Design Advanced vector techniques, scripting, and automation in Adobe Illustrator
Module #19 Advanced Techniques in Photoshop for Textile Design Advanced image editing, compositing, and effects in Adobe Photoshop for textile design
Module #20 Creating Textile Designs for Specific Markets Designing for specific markets, understanding customer needs, and tailoring designs for various industries
Module #21 Designing for Digital Printing and Production Preparing designs for digital printing, understanding production requirements, and optimising designs for fabric production
Module #22 Case Studies and Project Development Real-world case studies, project development, and applying digital tools to textile design projects
Module #23 Final Project Development and Presentation Developing and presenting a final project, incorporating learned skills, and receiving feedback
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Digital Tools in Textile Design career
