FAS3170 Digital Embroidery Tools 3

Advanced · 1 credit · MDC - Media, Design, and Communication Arts

Description: Students develop a basic understanding of digitizing technology used in the exploration of a variety of designs using digital embroidery tools and techniques.
Prerequisite: FAS2170: Digital Embroidery Tools 2
Parameters: Access to computerized embroidery machine, computer workstation, the Internet, appropriate software and support materials.

Outcomes The student will:

1 demonstrate an understanding of how current technologies are used in the creation of fashion products
- 1.1 identify the terminology used in the sewing industry related to digitizing software; e.g., jpeg, bitmap
- 1.2 identify the digitizing process, strategies and tools used in the sewing industry to produce professional quality designs
2 identify appropriate equipment used for digital embroidery
- 2.1 identify and discuss various types of software (e.g., digitizing programs), including:
  - 2.1.1 auto
  - 2.1.2 manual
  - 2.1.3 combo
  - 2.1.4 graphic programs
- 2.2 identify hardware; e.g., computer, scanner, printer
3 demonstrate the correct use of supplies, tools and techniques in the creation of a digitally embroidered project
- 3.1 identify and describe basic digitizing tools, considering:
  - 3.1.1 stitch types; e.g., fill, outline
  - 3.1.2 artwork; e.g., sources, suitability for auto digitizing or manual digitizing, legal considerations, design attributes and icons
- 3.2 identify the process used in designing a graphic; e.g., layering, jumpstitch
- 3.3 identify the process for developing a graphic/design digitizing worksheet
- 3.4 demonstrate the use of three tutorials in the chosen software and stitch out on appropriate fabric
- 3.5 demonstrate the use of basic artwork or scan an image to create an original digitized design that is stitched out on appropriate fabric
- 3.6 complete a project using appropriate techniques related to:
  - 3.6.1 fabric
  - 3.6.2 construction, as required
4 apply basic digitizing skills at an appropriate level in assembling an embroidery stitch design project
- 4.1 demonstrate management skills
- 4.2 use resources appropriately
- 4.3 experiment with the use of three designs and placement at the advanced level
5 demonstrate safe and proficient use of sewing equipment, pressing equipment, cutting tools and sewing notions
6 apply consistent and appropriate work station routines
- 6.1 demonstrate good health and safety practices; e.g., posture, positioning of hardware and furniture
- 6.2 demonstrate security for hardware, software, supplies and personal work
7 identify copyright restrictions and permissions and put them into practice
8 demonstrate basic competencies
- 8.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 8.1.1 communicate
  - 8.1.2 manage information
  - 8.1.3 use numbers
  - 8.1.4 think and solve problems
- 8.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 8.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 8.2.2 be responsible
  - 8.2.3 be adaptable
  - 8.2.4 learn continuously
  - 8.2.5 work safely
- 8.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 8.3.1 work with others
  - 8.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
9 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 9.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 9.2 identify steps to achieve goals