Introduction to Clo3D and 3D Fashion Design Online Short Course

Course description

This online course provides an introduction to CLO3D, an industry-standard software. During the four weeks, you will gain a general understanding of the software and its possibilities to conceptualise your ideas. The course will provide you with be step by step demonstrations that will help you understand the software use and potential.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in creating 3D garments, whether it is for physical fashion design or virtual garments for games: fashion designers, garments technicians, pattern cutters and character designers.

Course outcomes

• Have an general understanding of the interface
• Customise the avatar
• Arranging patterns on the avatar
• Understanding of the sewing tool
• Basic pattern editing in 2D and 3D
• How to add trims like zips and buttons
• Customise fabric colours and adding prints
• Create a final rendered garment with 360 view

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain in easy to understand accessible English, if they use any special terminology we make sure they explain what it is they mean.

• New methodologies will be explained to you in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.
• We even include live demonstrations of particular techniques so that you can see exactly how things should be done.
• We also offer a bunch of learning resources for you to access outside of the live lessons. This allows you to ensure you are up to date and you can practice and review the things that are important to you. Practice makes perfect after all!

Live interactive classrooms:

• We like to do things the right way, that's why all of our online classes are live, you won't find any recordings here (well apart from the recording we provide in case you miss a live session)
• Expect live interaction with your classmates from around the world, our students come from far and wide
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Discuss topics related to your course in real time via your microphone and camera or if you're not feeling brave, in the chat box
• Miss a class? That's ok you can catch up in a recording which is available for 2 weeks after your course runs

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• However, we always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are a great addition to your CV.

All our online short courses include:

• Live online lessons with the same tutors
• The same course content and learning outcomes as our face to face courses
• Lesson recordings, for review, so you never have to miss a class
• Access to the virtual learning environment with course content
• Forums for support
• 2 weeks online access to the recordings of the live classroom sessions

Please note that all courses are taught in UK time.