ISTANBUL OKAN UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE / COURSE CATALOGUE
| Fashion Design | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
General course introduction information
| Course Code: | MOD462 | ||||||||
| Course Name: | Sustainibility and Ethics in Fashion | ||||||||
| Course Semester: |
Spring |
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| Course Credits: |
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| Language of instruction: | TR | ||||||||
| Course Requisites: | |||||||||
| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||||||
| Type of course: | Common Pool | ||||||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||
| Course Coordinator : | Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GİZEM YÜCELEN | ||||||||
| Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi GİZEM YÜCELEN |
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Course Objective and Content
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to introduce students to the current discussion topics of the fashion industry they are about to enter, and to gain insight on sustainability and ethical values. In the course, the necessity of taking a more conscious attitude with designer identities in fashion industry, where production and consumption rate is gradually increasing, will be discussed. In the light of the theoretical knowledge given to the students, students will be expected to develop projects related to the subject. |
| Course Content: | - Gaining a critical look at the Fashion Industry - Knowledge of Fast Fashion and Slow Fashion Concepts - Thinking on the economic, social and biological problems and solutions of fashion conscious based on consumption - Developing an experimental, creative and new perspective by evaluating waste and recyclable materials - Learn textile recycling methods and samples - Understanding the ethical values of fashion enterprises - Conceptual design development |
Learning Outcomes
The students who have succeeded in this course;
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Lesson Plan
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to the course, introduction to the course, film screening (true cost) | - |
| 2) | Listening and discussing student presentations about the problems in the fashion sector (issues in the Diploma Projects) - Definition, scope and history of sustainable fashion concept -Quick Fashion and Slow Definition of fashion, history -Social, biological and economic problems -The search for solutions to problems 1.) Environmental Issues • Detection of problems with cotton, usage waste • Solutions of Problems • Description of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, Upcycle and Downcycle • Zero Waste • Organic Production • Circular Economy | - |
| 3) | -Presenting a solution for environmental problems and presenting a research project -Guest presentation | - |
| 4) | 378/5000 The search for solutions to identified problems 1.) Animal Rights and Fur / Leather Use • Fur and Leather Usage and Results • Process in the Fashion Sector • Current fur and leather use (Alternative materials, brands that prohibit use, campaigns conducted and reactions) -Fashion Ethics and Artifice Theft in the Fashion Sector • Operation of the Sector • Examples of work theft | - |
| 5) | -The search for solutions to problems - Labor Rights and Child Labor Problem - Events - Rights and regulations Sustainable NGOs | - |
| 6) | -The search for solutions to problems - Labor Rights and Child Labor Problem - Events - Rights and regulations Sustainable NGOs | - |
| 7) | Presentation of research by students about a project that has been established as a solution to offer solutions to violations of workers' rights -Guest presentation | - |
| 8) | In the light of the topics discussed in the course, the students will be given the topics under the headlines, the old clothes to be given to the students recycling, re-using the concept of project design | - |
| 9) | Midterm Presentation | - |
| 10) | Guest presentation on sustainability consultancy | - |
| 11) | In the light of the topics discussed in the course, the students will discuss the recycling of waste fabrics with the concepts of reuse and reuse. | - |
| 12) | Guest presentation on the subject | - |
| 13) | In the light of the topics discussed in the course, the students will discuss the recycling of waste fabrics with the concepts of reuse and reuse. | - |
| 14) | Final Project Preparation | - |
| 15) | Final Project Preparation | - |
| 16) | Final Project Presentation | - |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | • Otto Van Busch, Moda Praksisi |
| References: | • Otto Van Busch, Moda Praksisi |
Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship
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| Program Outcomes | ||||||
| 1) Having knowledge about the evolution of fashion discipline and current fashion system. | ||||||
| 2) Having knowledge about textile technology and production methods. | ||||||
| 3) Developing advanced speaking skills and presentation skills in front of the community. | ||||||
| 4) Being able to take responsibility in the working environment and application processes, to be able to produce solutions to the problems encountered and to be able to work in teams. | ||||||
| 5) To work properly with team members who are working together and with employees under their responsibility; Having the ability to direct and manage the team. | ||||||
| 6) Ability to work on time management and action plans | ||||||
Course - Learning Outcome Relationship
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Having knowledge about the evolution of fashion discipline and current fashion system. | |
| 2) | Having knowledge about textile technology and production methods. | 4 |
| 3) | Developing advanced speaking skills and presentation skills in front of the community. | 3 |
| 4) | Being able to take responsibility in the working environment and application processes, to be able to produce solutions to the problems encountered and to be able to work in teams. | 3 |
| 5) | To work properly with team members who are working together and with employees under their responsibility; Having the ability to direct and manage the team. | |
| 6) | Ability to work on time management and action plans | 4 |
Learning Activity and Teaching Methods
| Expression | |
| Individual study and homework | |
| Lesson | |
| Group study and homework | |
| Project preparation | |
| Application (Modelling, Design, Model, Simulation, Experiment etc.) |
Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria
| Homework | |
| Application | |
| Observation | |
| Individual Project | |
| Group project |
Assessment & Grading
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 50 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
| total | % 100 | |
Workload and ECTS Credit Grading
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Application | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Midterms | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Workload | 116 | ||