CACDFM – Computerised Assistance to Clothing Design and Fashion Management
The aim of the project was to develop training packages and teaching expertise in the field of clothing design and fashion management for Bangladeshi garments workers, students and teachers on the basis of an existing pattern construction system and management COAT (CAD and Office Applications for the Tailors Trade) developed by the University of Bremen. This two years lasting project aimed to make suitable software tools available for students, professionals and relevant SMEs. It did promote further the transfer of know-how and information technology between the partners and individual target groups. A further outcome of the project was to upgrade the skills of garment semi-skilled workers and hence their better job facilities in Bangladesh and abroad.
Methods and Research Issues
- The methods of implementation of the project comprised: survey, design and adaptation of system software, course development, evaluation and its modification as well as development of an information seminar. The research issues were:
- How is to develop a core-curriculum for “Train of Trainers” considering and comprising formal and informal work process knowledge in the fields of fashion design and pattern construction and how is to transfer it finally to semi-skilled target group?
- Which didactical and methodical considerations are effective to transfer and impart work process knowledge to Bangladeshi Teachers and Trainers in collaboration with national Ready-made Garment industries in Bangladesh?
Achievements
- Development of a course curriculum and its contents
- Implementation of training in the areas of fashion design and computerised pattern construction in Bangladesh
- Development of industry-university relationship and collaboration between garment industries and universities