MUO-E1071 - Sustainable Fashion and Textile Design , Lecture, 5.9.2023-19.10.2023

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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 successful completion of the course, student is able to:

-understand and apply a range of approaches and methods in sustainable fashion and textile field. 

-understand the systemic approach for sustainability

-build an argumentation for own decision making based on sustainability knowledge

-combine creativity, curiosity, continuous renewal and expression with analytical skills and practice

-comprehend how design contributes to socio-material transformations for a sustainable future.

Credits: 9 - 12

Schedule: 05.09.2023 - 19.10.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kirsi Niinimäki

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

kirsi.niinimaki@aalto.fi

aino.h.korhonen@aalto.fi


CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course consists of a series of online lectures, group/individual tasks and an independently completed research assignment. The assignment might also be added with conceptual design work. Each student chooses and constructs own approach to sustainability and applies some research method to collect information as a background for an essay writing.
    Contents
    • Sustainability throughout the textile supply chain
    • Orientation for holistic and closed loop thinking
    • Basics for sustainable design in the textile and fashion sector

     

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Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Passing the course requires attending 80% of contact teaching sessions and completion of all individual and group assignments. Introductory session is mandatory.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Overall workload 12 credits= 324 h. Minimum 80% attendance in contact teaching is required. 

    106 h contact teaching

    177 h independent work

    40 h personal reflection

    1 h course evaluation

     

    9 credits = 243 Overall workload

    80 h contact teaching

    132 h independent work

    30 h personal reflection

    1 h giving ciurse feedback

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    10 Reduced Inequality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

    13 Climate Action

    14 Life Below Water

    17 Partnerships for the Goals

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I
    2023-2024 Autumn I

    Enrollment :

    Registration in Sisu. The course is compulsory for FaCT major students. Priority order: 1) FaCT students 2) Fashion Management Minor students, Textile Chemistry and Design Minor students, 3) exchange students in FaCT

    Minimum 5, max 70 students.

    Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture https://www.aalto.fi/en/services/registering-to-courses-and-the-order-of-priority-at-aalto-arts

Details on the schedule

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