Pattern Drafting and Cutting Room Practice I

At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. list out all the equipment for pattern-drafting and cutting room practice; 2. describe the safety regulations in pattern drafting and cutting room practice; 3. explain some technical terms, sign and notation used in pattern drafting; 4. discuss the human figure in relation to its motion, height, girth and build; 5. explain body measurements and how to take them for pattern drafting. 6. analyse the concepts of peace, conflict and security; 7. list major forms, types and root causes of conflict and violence; 8. differentiate between conflict and terrorism; 9. enumerate security and peace building strategies; and 10. describe roles of international organizations, media and traditional institutions in peace building.

Pattern drafting equipment: define pattern drafting, explain briefly the activities of cutting room, list the tools and equipment required for pattern drafting. Safety Regulations: state the general safety precautions in pattern drafting and cutting room practice, observe the safety precaution, carry out basic First Aid Procedure as above. Technical Terms: explain the meanings of Terms and Abbreviations used in pattern drafting, interpret the signs and notations marked on patterns, use these terms, signs and notations to mark patterns. Human Figure: explain the flexibility and movement of the neck. Limbs and trunk relative to each other, describe the changes in the dimensions of the limbs and trunks when manipulated, explain the change in shape of the body and its joints when manipulated. Body Measurement: state the importance of taking body measurements correctly; list the measures necessary for drafting skirts, shirts, blouse, trousers and collars.