Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Global Impacts of Fashion Industry
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2437 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
350T Fashion & Textiles |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2017, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019 |
GRAP2437 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021 |
GRAP2437 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Katrina Rose
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9138
Course Coordinator Email: katrina.rose@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Availability: Please email for appointments
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course, you will identify the various social and environmental conditions that are impacted by the creation of a garment through to its disposal.
Using theoretical models, decisions can be made as to the type of material, manufacturing location, methods of distribution and disposal options available to a fashion business that enhances the well being of all individuals in the garment supply chain whilst at the same time not destroying the earths ecological systems.
The course is intended to complement the second year industry project by contrasting contemporary practices with emerging environmental/social changes in the development and merchandising of a range of textiles.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following program learning outcomes:
Apply and creatively adapt a body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in sourcing requirements to meet cultural and social needs of the target market.
Work with others in a range of roles and context, demonstrating cultural, environmental and social awareness.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to:
1. Identify and analyse the environmental and social issues of the fashion industry in sourcing and production requirements 2. Identify and apply the relevant social and environmental metrics used at each stage of the product life cycle of a garment 3. Critically analyse ethical sourcing in fashion business at each stage of the garment life cycle.Overview of Learning Activities
This course involves online recorded lectures and interactive tutorials where you will identify, discuss, describe and analyse a range of issues that affect the way in which garments may be produced.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
A library subject guide that you may find useful is Fashion & Textiles https://rmit.libguides.com/fashion-and-textiles
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
Please see the assessment type and weighting allocated to each assessment task for the course.
Assessment Tasks:
- Quizzes CLO 1 -30%
- PLC Analysis CLO 1,2 - 50%
- The "Pitch" and self reflection CLO 1,2,3 - 25%
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services (ELS) if you would like to find out more.
A Student Charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.