Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a variety of programs in different fields, including fashion and interior design.

Fashion Programs

• Fashion Diplomas: The university offers a Fashion Design & Creative Arts diploma, as well as a Fashion Design Core 4 diploma.
• Fashion Certificates: Available certificates include Fashion Design & Illustration, Pattern Making & Assembling Technique, Couture Pattern Making, Technical Pattern Making, Gerber Pattern Making & Grading, 3D Apparel Design & Integration, and Basic Costuming for Film & Television.
• Fashion Business: Programs include a Global Fashion Marketing diploma, Styling & Marketing for Fashion & Lifestyle, and Product Development, Sourcing & Manufacturing.

Interior Design Programs

• Interior Design Certificate: A certificate program is available for those interested in interior design.
• Core 4 Interior Design Diploma: This diploma program provides comprehensive training in interior design.

Sewing and Pattern Making Programs

• Sewing: Programs include a 2-Day Intensive Sewing course, Sewing Level 1, Sewing Level 2, Sewing Level 3, and Industrial Sewing.
• Pattern Making: A Pattern Making Fundamentals course is available, as well as On-Demand and Portfolio Preps options.

Intensive Programs

• 2-Week Intensives: Available intensives include Sewing, Basic Pattern Making, 2nd Level Pattern Making, Fashion Design & Illustration, Gerber Digital, and Couture Embellishment Program.

Applications and Youth Camps

• Applications: Courses include Adobe Illustrator and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), as well as AI to Rocket Launch Your Business.
• Youth Camps: The university offers Fashion Design & Sewing Camp and Makeup & Styling Camp for youth.

Program Details

Gerber Digital Pattern Making

• Dates: Available dates can be found by checking the course schedule.
• Length: The program is 2 weeks long, with classes held Monday through Thursday each week.
• Capacity: The program is limited to 6 students.
• Instructor: The instructor for this program is Chay Clayton.
• Hours: Classes are held from 5pm to 8pm.
• Price: The program costs $995.

Digital Pattern Making 2 Weeks Program

This program covers the digital side of pattern making and grading using Gerber AccuMark. Students will learn hands-on under the guidance of an industry professional, covering pattern creation, digitizing, marker making, grading, and more.

Overview

The university offers a variety of two-week intensive workshops designed to maximize industry knowledge within a minimum time frame. These hands-on workshops immerse students in all facets of the fashion business, with instruction by industry professionals in small group settings.

Digital Pattern Making – Gerber

This two-week introductory course examines the digital aspect of pattern making and grading using Gerber AccuMark Pattern Design software. Students will receive hands-on instruction covering pattern creation, drafting, digitizing, plotting, manipulations, grading, and marker making.

You Will Learn

• Digitize patterns
• Learn basic techniques on Gerber
• Create patterns on Gerber
• Learn how to manipulate blocks
• Learn how to finalize patterns for plotting and printing

Housekeeping

• Please arrive to class on time.
• If you're going to miss class for any reason, please notify the instructor in advance.
• Computer specs needed for Gerber include:
  • Operation system: Windows 10 64 bit, Windows 11, Windows 10/11 Professional/Enterprise, 64 bit
  • Processor Speed: Intel Core i7 2400 3.1 GHz or higher
  • System Type: 64-bit OS
  • Hard Disk Capacity: 230+ GB
  • Memory: 16 GB
  • Service Packs: Current
  • Graphics Card: Open GL Compatible

Your Instructor

Chay Clayton is a VCAD Alumni with experience working at The Cutting Room and as head seamstress at Scissors, a costume creation studio. Chay has been a favorite instructor to many of The Cut's students and now enjoys teaching Gerber Digital Pattern Making.

Frequently Asked Questions

For answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the university's FAQ section.