SUSTAINABLE FASHION (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
GGPM 301 (Generic Elective Course)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To enable student’s awareness of importance of designing for sustainability.
  2. To provide knowledge of current sustainable, materials and design innovation.
  3. To learn about different issues within the fashion industry and consider the ethical and environmental impact.
  4. To learn about ways of being more sustainable consumers and designers.

 

 

Course Outcomes: 

 

 Course

Learning outcomes (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

 

GGPM301

 

SUSTAINABLE FASHION   (Practical)

 

CO1.Identify sustainable fashion and environment issues in fashion and analyze various designers work towards sustainable fashion   CO2.Design and develop sustainable products   CO3. Compile comprehensive practical record and submission related to sustainable fashion    CO4. Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

 

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

 

CONTENT

I: Sustainable fashion                                                                              

  • Terminologies: Sustainable Fashion, Circular Fashion, Fast Fashion, Slow Fashion, Vintage Fashion, Eco-fashion, Eco fashion brands, Flea Market, Second- Hand Clothing.
  • Sustainable Development Goals 17
  • Eco fibers : Linen, Bamboo, Ramie, Hemp, Lyocell and Organic Cotton
  • Textile Recycling: 6 Rs – Rethink, Reduce, Rewear, Recycle, Repair and Resell
  • Supporting local artisans

II: Environmental laws and regulations                                                                    

  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ethical Fashion Forum, Fair Trade Certification, Green Product Certification, Ecolabels
  • Standard and certification: GOTS, Global Recycle standard, Responsible wool standard, Fair Trade.

III: Designers contribution for sustainability                                                                       

  • International Designers -Mark Morris, Andrew Sorensen, Elena Gracia, Christy Dawn, Mara Hoffman
  • National Designers- Anita Dongre, Samant Chouhan, Swati Argade, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Aneeth Arora

IV: Case study of any one brand working on sustainable fashion such as:          

Bhu: Sattva Do u speak green, Fab India, Mother Earth, Samatana, Ethics, Hidesign, Rana Plaza

V:  Develop Upcycling an Accessories/ Home Textiles              

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Bury & Blooms (2015), Sustainable Fashion: Past, Present & Future, New York: Jennifer Farley Gordon and Collen Hill.
  • Sherin. A. (2013), Sustainable Thinking: Ethical Approaches to Design and Design Management, Fairchild Books; 1 edition

 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Hethorn.J. & Ulasewicz.C. (2008), Sustainable fashion: Why Now? A Conversation about Issues, Practices and Possibilities, New York Fairchild Books; 1 edition.
  • Beack (2012), The Sustainable Fashion Handbook, London Thames & Hundson.
  • Sherin. A. (2013), Sustainable Thinking: Ethical Approaches to Design and Design Management, Fairchild Books; 1 edition
  • Maharpratra. N.N. (2015), Textiles and Environment, Woodhead Publishing India, New Delhi

 

References: 

E-References:

GGPM 302 SUSTAINABLE FASHION EXAMINATION SCHEME

Continuous

Assessment

Distribution of Marks

( Practical Record/ Submission)

Semester End Exam

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

Classroom Submission & Practical Record

20

 

Sourcing of  different kind of waste  material

10

Submission

20

Construction with value addition for various home textiles

10

Designing

25

Test

05

 Construction

20

Attendance

05

Viva Voce

05

Total

30

Total

20

Total

70

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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