Computer Aided Drafting

Course code FSHN 2109

Credit 2.0

Length 45.5 hours

Course outline View

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software brings efficiency and ease of transport to the pattern drafting process. This course teaches students to draft, manipulate, and digitize patterns using Gerber software and hardware.

Prerequisites

FSHN 1209, FSHN 1211.

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What you will learn

  • Intro to Gerber software and hardware
  • Digitizing patterns
  • Introduction to Pattern Drafting System (PDS)
  • Drafting and manipulating patterns in PDS
  • Introduction to plotting

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

Additional information

PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: challenge exam, products/portfolio, demonstration, interview, and/or external evaluation.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.