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Student Union Help PDF file

No pattern making skills are required. General computers skills are needed. You should be able to use Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer. You should be able to copy, paste, and find files. You should also have a basic understanding of web browsers and downloading files from the internet. If you are unfamiliar with these basic Windows functions, take our free Windows Explorer class.

You may register for a class after the posted start date. All class materials including PDF files, movie tutorials and recordings of live class presentations and live Q & A sessions will be made available to you. Live class presentations and Q & A sessions that have aleady occurred will not be repeated though.

Fashion Design Online does not award degrees and is not affiliated with nor accredited by any university or college.

Fashion Design Online classes have been specially created for use with our Pattern Editor CAD program. The Pattern Editor has tools designed specifically for apparel pattern making. The Pattern Editor software will be provided as part of your registration fees.

Lessons are mostly self-paced. You can download the class materials at any time after they have been posted and study at your own pace. Students can interact with each other 24 hours a day in our Student Union. Instructors will provide weekly live presentations demonstrating pattern making techniques. Instructors will also be available to answer questions in live Q & A sessions and private email.

Our classes are taught by recognized professionals in the apparel and theatrical costuming industries who have been making patterns using CAD for more than 10 years. Dr. Lisa Shanley was head of the Fashion Design program at Auburn University for 9 years. Rowena Aldridge has been the costumer and pattern maker for the Vanderbilt University Opera. Instructors will present live demonstrations of class topics once or twice a week. Live Q & A sessions with instructors will be scheduled weekly. Instructors will also answer private questions by email. Learn from the experts.

Yes, our Student Union can only be accessed by registered class members. You can choose to hide or show your email address and other personal information in the Student Union.