Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to
- understand and apply a range of approaches and methods in sustainable fashion and textile field (e.g.eco-design, sustainable and ethical design, green aesthetics, green business thinking, design for sustainable consumption, critical design, design for recycling, EPR Extended producer responsibility)
- argument own decisions based on sustainability
-construct a conceptual design plan based on theoretical studies and her/his own research.
Credits: 10
Schedule: 16.04.2019 - 23.05.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Kirsi Niinimäki
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kirsi Niinimäki
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course consists of a serious of lectures, blended learning sessions, an independently completed research assignment, conceptual design work or creative practice-based design part. Each student chooses and constructs own approach to sustainability and applies some research method to collect information as a background for creative work.
- Orientation for holistic and closed loop thinking
- Supporting own creative design process with theoretical support
- Basic research skills
- Integrating sustainability into creative design work
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Participation in online lecturers and sessions (including 80% attendance)
Evaluation:
• Reflection essays
• Research assignment-WardrobeVoyage
• Design task
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
80 h Virtual teaching
150h Independent or group work
5 h Self-evaluation
35 h Own reflection
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Niinimäki, K. (Ed.) (2014) Sustainable Fashion: New Approaches. Helsinki: Aalto ARTS Books. ISBN: 978-952-5572-5 https://aaltodoc.aalto.fi/handle/123456789/13769
Other materials are provided through MyCourses
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No pre knowledge is required for admission to the course.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
- Opettaja: Durrani Marium
- Opettaja: Karell Essi
- Opettaja: Niinimäki Kirsi