FS 2350 - Sustainable Construction Techniques

Credits: 3

Students in this course will gain the technical skills necessary to repair, reinvent, and construct garments sustainably for longevity and circularity. Emphasis is on understanding efficient sourcing, pattern making, and professional practice techniques in creating minimal waste in the construction process. This course will teach students how and when to apply a range of techniques such a zero waste, upcycling, tailoring and mending, design for disassembly, and minimal seam construction. Upon successful completion of the course, students will learn to plan and design efficiently with an understanding of the importance that classic design, sustainable fabrication choices, and good fit will extend the garment lifecycle.

Prerequisites: FS 1080 - Introduction to Sustainable Fashion Design and FS 2310 - Construction III: Flat Pattern Techniques

Course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate a range of sustainable construction techniques.
Understand pattern marking for fabric efficiency and zero waste pattern cutting to eliminate textile waste.
Learn to make, tailor or mend quality garments that are long-lasting.
Create an original design and apply two or more sustainable construction methods.
Discuss how to choose which sustainable construction methods to use based on the project.

FS2350 Course Learning Outcomes Rubric

Required Course Materials:
https://www.ids-la.com/rmcadkit.html *students should have this kit from Construction I, may need to replenish some items.

https://www.ids-la.com/rmcadonl.html *students will need this

Adobe Acrobat
Adobe InDesign