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FT 160 - Computerized Pattern Grading and Marker Making

  • Prerequisite: FT 43 & 215 & 237 and ICS 100 or Instructor’s approval
  • FT majors only

Course covers the knowledge and skills required to use the Gerber Garment Technology (GGT) System to grade and digitize patterns and to prepare production markers. It also covers the GGT system hardware capabilities as well as software programming.

Contact: 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab per week

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of FT 160, the student will be able to:

  • Power up the system.
  • Create parameter tables.
  • Create rule tables.
  • Digitize pieces.
  • Verify digitized pieces.
  • Process an order.
  • Arrange pieces on a marker.
  • Plot a marker.
  • Conduct daily activities.
  • Generate system reports.