Check the Tech Support  page of this site for information about Canvas. 

For access to a laptop or computer please go to the “Need Help?” page on PCC’s website, scroll down to “...Borrow a Laptop…”, and click on “Learn How to Check Out a Computer/Laptop“ and/or call 855-GO-TO-PCC 

 COMPUTER - follow this link, call (855) GO-TO-PCC or Email gotopcc@pasadena.edu for information about borrowing a laptop 

• • Canvas (PCC’s online classroom) works best on a desktop/laptop computer that is less than three years old and have one of the following operating systems: 

• Windows 7 and newer

• Mac OSX 10.10 and newer

• Linux - chromeOS

• 1GB of RAM

• 2GHz processor

• This is a list of basic computer system requirements to use Canvas. 

• It is always recommended to use the most up-to-date versions and better connections. Canvas will still run with the minimum specifications, but you may experience slower loading times. 

•   RELIABLE INTERNET ACCESS - follow this link, call (855) GO-TO-PCC or Email gotopcc@pasadena.edufor information about access to Wi-Fi

  • Assignments will be submitted to Canvas by interesting images of your work into Google Slide presentations

  • Content is delivered through video and Zoom conferencing

• GOOGLE CHROME BROWSER and/or CANVAS PHONE APP

• DIGITAL CAMERA (camera on a smartphone will work, need to put your images in google sheets and in Canvas)

TEXTBOOK

Below is a free copy of Patternmaking for Fashion Design 5th edition.  

If you prefer to BUY, RENT or BORROW from a number of sources including, not limited to; 

The Publisher 

https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/patternmaking-for-fashion-design/P200000001316/9780136069348 

PCC bookstore rents and sells new and used hardcopy https://www.bkstr.com/pasadenastore/follett-discover-view/booklook?shopBy=discoverViewCourseRefId&bookstoreId=2082&courseRefId=72140&termId=202270 

Amazon rents and sells the book in all formats at different prices https://www.amazon.com/Patternmaking-Fashion-Design-Joseph-Armstrong/dp/0135018765 

PCC Shatford Library https://caccl-pcc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CACCL_PCC/u7pi4f/alma991001088109705270 

Some books can be checked out, others stay at the book at the reference desk, and can be used during library hours, where you can scan or take photos of the pages. Contact the librarian, they may be able to give you access online too.

Here are some links to help you get the most out of this term:

• Tech Support 

• Textbook Assistance 

• How to Thrive in Your Fashion Classes 

• About the Fashion Program

• Contact information for Fashion Teachers

• For more information about CANVAS, click here to watch a video. If you need help with your log in information check out this link: https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/ 

• If you would like more information about how to use the Canvas system (Student Orientation) check out this link:https://pasadena.edu/academics/pcc-online/about/what-do-classes-look-like.php. 

• If you need additional resources related to a disability please visit PCC’s Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) in room D209, online at: https://pasadena.edu/academics/support/dsps/ or call (626) 585-7127 or (626) 585-7052 TTY 711 (California Relay Service)

• Canvas is optimized for the Chrome and Firefox browsers. The system may run a bit slowly using Internet Explorer 9 or Safari, but should be fully functional. However, if you are using Internet Explorer 8 or earlier, you may experience some technical issues. Chrome and Firefox are available free for download at these links:

  • o   Google Chrome - http://google.com/chrome

  • o   Mozilla Firefox - http://mozilla.com/firefox 

  • o   Canvas App 

  • Where is Pronto and How Do I Access It?