Digital Prototyping with Optitex
Discover the power of 3D prototyping software in fashion, mastering Optitex to create stunning, sustainable garment prototypes, unleash your creativity and reduce material waste!
$999
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
modules
Online - self-paced
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$999
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$999
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
modules
Online - self-paced
Learning modality
Earn a credential
View credential
$999
Total: Course cost
30 Hours to complete
Duration
Online - self-paced
Overview
Fashion prototyping in 3D software can accelerate the design process, reduce material waste and foster creative experiments from designers. If you want to design, Digital 3D Prototyping with Optitex can help you master the art of creating stunning 3D garment prototypes before production using cutting-edge software.
Within your pattern design software, learn to draft and tailor basic knit and button-down shirts, adding stylized details to bring your custom visions to life. Explore various techniques such as folding, zippers and specific stitch patterns to achieve better fit, function and aesthetic. You’ll also discover how Optitex can refine your designs with enhancements and finishing techniques. Draft certain designs entirely within your 3D renders and experiment with different materials, troubleshooting and rendering for real-world applications. Take the course on Digital 3D Prototyping with Optitex to unleash your full potential in the world of digital fashion prototyping!
For a complete Optitex learning experience, learners are advised to download the following key component:
- The Full Install: The foundational software for your Optitex journey.
Course Consideration: Please Read Before Enrolling
This version of the course is for users who do not currently have an Optitex software license. Enrollment in this course will provide access to the course as well as a 6-month license of the Optitex software. Please note that this version comes at a higher price due to the inclusion of the Optitex software license. If you already have an Optitex software license, please use this link to register.
- System requirements: Please note that the course tool is exclusively designed and optimized for PC platforms, including Windows computers, Linux computers, and other Windows-based machines. We regret to inform you that compatibility with other operating systems, such as Mac or mobile devices, is currently unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
- Refund policy: The purchase of this course is non-refundable.
- Software Download and Account Setup
- Installation Guide
Note: It is recommended users complete this course within 6 months.
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If you run into any issues, please reach out to the following individuals below to help you resolve them as quickly as possible.
Course Technical Issues
For any issues with the course delivery platform please email the student support team at cc-support@asu.edu
Optitex Technical Issues
For help with technical issues in the Optitex application, please contact Optitex support directly. Your software license includes access to email support 24/7 and phone support during business hours. You will need to provide your license key upon request to receive support.
- Email: optitex.support@optitex.com
- Phone (US): 212-629-9053 Ext 3
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Configure Optitex software to optimize design workflow with customized views, accurate navigation and the Seam Tool, managing pieces and rendering properties to transition realistic garments from 2D to 3D.
- Sew, fit and enhance garments using Optitex to understand construction and improve accuracy in designing various woven and knitted products.
- Incorporate stylized embellishments such as pleats, custom buttons and tailored bodice dresses to create visually distinct and innovative fashion designs.
- Design intricate details such as quilt and sew lines, padding, folding techniques and attaching zippers, using Optitex for realistic and innovative garment prototypes.
- Tailor using Optitex to enable precise measurement and accurate fits in pattern creation.
- Refine the look and functionality of pieces through virtual enhancements to fit, movement and practical design.
- Refine and finalize garments digitally by creating cuffs, adding detail stitching, designing a label and changing line rigidity.
- Experiment within the 3D design window to draft and refine 3D prototypes and test material behaviors.
- Draft and refine layered garment attachments using Optitex for pattern layout, attachment, troubleshooting and photorealistic rendering.
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