TAFE SA
20 hours
Learn to master CLO3D virtual sampling software for fashion design. This online micro-credential course teaches patternmakers, garment technicians, and fashion designers how to create digital prototypes, simulate fabrics, and develop sustainable fashion designs using industry-standard 3D technology.
Participants should have basic computer and digital literacy skills. Prior experience with patternmaking is advantageous but not required. You will need access to a computer with sufficient specifications to run CLO3D software, a 3-button mouse, and internet connectivity. A CLO3D software subscription or free trial access is required to complete practical components of the course.
The course covers understanding the CLO3D workspace and interface, avatar customization for different body types, garment visualization and fabric simulation techniques, basic digital patternmaking, textile print and colourway development, adding design details including hardware and trims, styling and posing avatars for presentation, and creating professional rendered images. Participants learn practical application of CLO3D tools through hands-on exercises relevant to the fashion industry.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with extensive industry connections. This course has been designed by industry experts to meet emerging fashion industry needs and Australian standards. TAFE SA's focus on practical, industry-relevant training ensures participants gain skills directly applicable to current workplace demands in sustainable fashion manufacturing.
Upon completion, graduates can advance their careers as fashion designers, garment technicians, patternmakers, or costume designers with enhanced digital design capabilities. The CLO3D skills are highly valued in the fashion industry for virtual sampling, reducing physical prototyping costs, and supporting sustainable manufacturing practices. Professionals can leverage these skills for freelance work, employment in fashion houses, or entrepreneurial ventures in digital fashion design.
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