CLO3D for Digital Fashion Design
- Level(s) of Study: Short course; Professional
- Course Fee:
£695
- Start Date(s): 7 July 2025, 29 September 2025
- Duration: Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm, one week or Mondays 6 - 8.30 pm, ten weeks
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: City Campus
- Entry Requirements: More information
Introduction:
Course dates:
7 - 11 July 2025, Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm
29 September - 1 December 2025, Mondays 6 - 8.30 pm
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of CLO3D, a powerful 3D garment design and visualisation software.
You will learn the key concepts and techniques needed to create realistic 3D garments, simulate fabric properties, and visualise your designs in a virtual environment.
Whether you are a fashion designer, student, or interested in digital garment design, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to get started with CLO3D.
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You’ll be part of a design community in our creative studio culture; one that promotes discussion and collaboration, and encourages experimentation and the constant swapping of ideas. -
With a limited class size you'll have the one-to-one attention you need to ensure you leave with the skills to continue developing your designs at home or work. -
Benefit from learning with an experienced tutor who has established links to the profession and significant experience working in varied practices. -
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge.
Here’s what our previous attendees said:
‘This course was more than I expected. The tutor is extremely good at teaching and demonstrating. I learnt so much during the course. It was nice that the tutor has prior fashion experience.’
'I really enjoyed this course. Especially the tutors teaching style, the classmates, the resources and the facilities.'
What you’ll study
This course will provide you with the skills necessary to take your fashion design process to the next level and present your ideas effectively in a digital environment.
During this course, you will:
- understand how to navigate the Clo3D interface
- use workspace layouts, tools and panels in the software
- create virtual garments and practice using pattern cutting tools
- use pattern manipulation techniques including drafting, adding darts and fullness
- create realistic fabric simulations that demonstrate movement in the garment
- develop a 3D visualisation of your garment
- create technical drawings, 3D models and virtual samples.
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in using CLO3D and be able to create and visualize realistic 3D garments.
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll study during the course:
- Overview of CLO3D and User Interface
- Create Garments and Fabric Simulation
- Garment Manipulation and Application of Textures and Materials
- Virtual Prototyping, Rendering, Collaboration and Exporting
Understand the capabilities and features of CLO3D software and its importance in the fashion industry. You’ll get familiarised with the CLO3D user interface, including workspace layout, tools and panels.
Learn how to create virtual garments from scratch using CLO3D’s pattern making tools. Explore different pattern manipulation techniques, such as drafting, editing, adding darts and fullness. You’ll understand the basics of fabric simulation in CLO3D, exploring different fabric properties and how to apply them to achieve realistic draping and movement of garments.
Discover techniques for modifying and refining your garments. Learn how to adjust garment fit, add details like buttons and zippers, and explore different stitching and folding options.
Explore the process of applying textures and materials to your garments, including fabric patterns, colours, and prints. Learn how to create and import custom textures to enhance your designs.
Continuing on your own project, you’ll practice the techniques you’ve learnt so far.
Learn how to create dynamic 3D visualisations of your garments. Understand the lighting, camera, and rendering options to showcase your designs effectively. Discover how to collaborate and share your CLO3D projects with others. Learn about exporting options for creating technical drawings, 3D models, and virtual samples utilising CLO-SET.
Student Work
How you’re taught
You will be introduced to the techniques through demonstrations, project work, one-to-one feedback and group critiques.
This course will be delivered in-person on Nottingham Trent University City Campus.
97% of previous course attendees were satisfied with the course, received the attention they needed and would consider doing another short course at NTU.
Contact hours
You will receive 25 contact hours of quality tuition with an experienced tutor.
Careers and employability
The course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the design industry; students who have taken this course have come from a wide variety of industries including fashion designer and garment technologist.
Certificate of attendance and digital badge
Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a digital badge powered by Accredible.
Your digital credential is more than just a certificate – it’s secure, verifiable, and protected against fraud through encryption and blockchain technology.
They also come with detailed metadata, including an overview of the skills you have achieved on the course, evidence of completion, and assessment criteria if appropriate.
Share your achievements seamlessly with friends, customers, and potential employers online, and proudly add your badge or certificate to social media platforms such as LinkedIn, so all the right people can see it.
Campus and facilities
You will be based in the Bonington building at the City Campus, our dedicated art and design hub.
You will be taught in a CAD suite, equipped with the software to create your digital designs.
You’ll also have access to our library to use outside of your short course; whilst you can’t reserve or take away books, you are welcome to use them as a resource for research and referencing.
You will receive an email one week before the course starts with joining instructions on where to go for the first day.
Entry requirements
Level: Professional
Entry requirement: No CLO3D software experience is required, but you must have a practical understanding of traditional pattern cutting, and be familiar with Adobe software.
You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
Fees and funding
The fee for this course is £695.
Payment is due at the time of booking - ask us if you'd prefer an invoice sent to your company.
Secure your place with a deposit - If you're booking more than two months before the course starts, we can accept a £200 deposit to secure your place, and the balance is due one month before the course starts.
Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course.
Please bring with you to the first day:
- projects you are currently working on or designs you are interested in learning how to create (this is useful but not essential)
- notepad and pen
- USB stick.
If you would like to do some pre-course reading you can look at:
- Digital Pattern Cutting for Fashion with Lectra Modaris by Patricia Grice
You can read the terms and conditions of booking here.
Need accommodation for a week long summer course?
Accommodation can be booked separately to the course; the rooms are only a few minutes’ walk from our studios and classrooms, and cost £259 per week.
These are single rooms with a private bathroom in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Find out more and book your accommodation here.
How to apply
You can book your place via the NTU online store:
7 - 11 July 2025, Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm
29 September - 1 December 2025, Mondays 6 - 8.30 pm
Browse all our fashion, textiles and costume short courses.
Any questions?
Contact the short course team:
Email: creativeshortcourses@ntu.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 848 2813