FS 1080 - Introduction to Sustainable Fashion Design

Credits: 3

This introductory course focuses on the philosophy of sustainable design by teaching design approaches and methods that comply with the principles of social, economic, and ecological sustainability in design of textiles and products. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have developed a basic understanding of how to minimize negative environmental impacts and encourage social consciousness and responsibility.

Prerequisites: FS 1000 - Fashion Industry Survey

Course Learning Outcomes:

Examine the challenges of sustainable apparel design and environmentally responsible apparel production practices.
Assess the environmental impact of material production and resource selection through lifecycle analysis.
Research and explain social change strategies for designing ‘green’ including sustainable textile development.
Demonstrate basic social consciousness and responsibility in their apparel design and development practices.

FS1080 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Textbooks:
A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion, ISBN 9782940496143
Required Course Materials:
Sketchbook (9” x 12”) *Tablets/iPads may be used, but not required.
Bristol Paper (11” x 14”)
Sharpie Fine Point/Micron Black Pens
Sharpie Med Point/Micron Black Pens
Mechanical Pencils
Watercolor Pencils
Watercolors
Watercolor Brush (medium size)
Markers (Copic brand as a suggestion for rendering skin-tone)
Adobe Creative Cloud
Microsoft Office