Research on the Teaching Reform of Garment Pattern Design and Technology Course in Higher Vocational Education in the Internet Age: The Integration of Virtual Simulation Technology and Traditional Culture

In the context of the Internet era, modern technology has advanced rapidly, with the integration of digital intelligence emerging as a significant trend in the reform of higher vocational education and teaching. This paper uses the higher vocational clothing design and technology major as a case study. It first analyzes the current state of the discipline within the Internet era, and then explores the significance and pathways of integrating virtual simulation technology into the teaching of traditional cultural elements in clothing pattern design and technology courses. The purpose of this paper is to drive educational reform in vocational clothing design further, providing robust support for the sustainable development of the fashion design industry.