Readings

This course is divided into three modules of reading and assignments, with a fourth module dedicated to your final project. See Schedule for a weekly outline and Assignments for general information; specifics are posted by module on Blackboard. Click on the Module number below for the reading.

Module 1: Fair Trade, Ethics, and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Fashion Industry

Module 2: Sustainable Practices in Fashion: Biosynthetic materials and eco-friendly manufacturing

Module 3: Future Fashion: Smart Textiles and Technology in Apparel

Module 4: Design your product or collection based on the materials and processes we have studied this semester