Award in Flat Pattern Drafting – 1

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Institute Coordinator: Ms. Abbie Rose Hebein‚   E:‚  [email protected]‚  

Course Description

Pattern drafting is a skills-based unit and will allow students to demonstrate they have the necessary skills to be able to use flat pattern drafting competently and develop an understanding of the role this plays in the design and make sector of the fashion industry

It is important that those working in these areas of design and construction within the fashion industry, understand the principles of basic pattern drafting.

This unit explores the processes of pattern drafting, and is relevant to students wishing to develop their knowledge and provide solutions for design problems.

On completion of the unit, the student will understand the need for the terminology associated with pattern drafting, Students will be taught how to produce patterns that may be more technically complex, as well as developing the knowledge and skills to produce these.

The student will be able to construct basic pattern drafting techniques from standard blocks, in full scale and include a range of design details and style requirements. The student will be able to adapt these for their own designs and understand and recognise construction lines on pattern blocks, how to position pattern markings, dart manipulation and include relevant sizing information, including taking and using own measurements.

Learning Outcomes

1. Produce flat pattern drafts from various standard blocks, including construction lines and pattern markings.
2. Draft flat pattern adaptations for a variety of style requirements.
3. Produce a full-scale, finished pattern from own design and measurements.
4. Present a collection of patterns including manipulations and developments in working file /PORTFOLIO.

Entry requirements:

• No entry requirements are needed however; applicant should be at least 18 years of age.
• Having a good level of Literacy (particularly in the English Language) and Numeracy would however, be an asset.

NOTE:‚  Assessment/s may take various forms such as a home assignment, class assignment, practical test and time constrained test. The Lecturer will inform students of the Assessment applicable for this course.‚  However, the assessment is not compulsory and an applicant may choose not to sit for it.

Tools, Materials/Consumables/Stationery

Students need to supply their own tools, materials/consumables, and stationery items. All Students will be informed by the Lecturer which small tools, materials and stationery are required to follow the course with profit.