FS 2280 - Ethical Fashion Practices

Credits: 3

This course continues to develop and refine ethical fashion practices addressing circularity in the fashion supply chain. Students will gain comprehensive and measurable insights into the industry’s impacts on human
rights, labor conditions, environmental responsibility, animal welfare, supply chain transparency, and the effects of consumer behavior. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge to question their production and design choices, an awareness of the impacts of those choices, and a mindfulness to address ways to improve the fashion industry.

Prerequisites: FS 1080 - Introduction to Sustainable Fashion Design

Course Learning Outcomes:

Recognize the challenges of greenwashing in relation to lifestyle and consumer behavior.
Discuss the range of social and environmental impacts of the global fashion industry.
Learn supply chain efficiencies and how to sustainably source, manufacture and design.
Understand the ethical responsibility behind sourcing, manufacturing and design choices to foster change.

FS2280 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric