FASHN312 Fash Design 3: Sustainability

Every era has its own ethics and aesthetics. Aesthetics represent the way in which an historical period and the values it creates takes form. The perspective of a stustainable society has not yet 'taken form' and the aesthetics of sustainability has yet to be born. -Enzio Manzini What are the social and environmental ramifications of our design decisions, and how can we mitigate them through our ideas? Students use their skills as designers to develop creative solutions to technical challenges in moving our industry and oursleves toward sustainability. More specifically, in Fashion Design 3: Sustainability, students learn about the ecological crisis, the philosophies and methodologies of some eco design pioneers. Following this foundation, students then learn tools and methodologies for developing their own socio/eco design strategies for garments. Through a series of studio projects, students have the opportunity to test these methodologies and tools for themselves. Eco communication strategies and precticing eco design are also covered. Class time is structured on the instructor's lecture, presentations and videos, followed by supervised lab time for students to develop and practice the lessons covered. Guest speakers and field trips, as well as projects with nonprofit organizations reinforce the content of the course.