2023/24 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DESN5312M Sustainability and Fashion
15 creditsClass Size: 90
Module manager: Dr Mark Sumner
Email: m.p.sumner@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module explores the changing dynamics within the fashion industry due to the pressure for greater sustainability. The module will consider the broad nature of sustainability and the fashion industry to show the challenges faced by Fashion as well as highlight how the industry has reacted to these challenges. The module will explore how graduates can influence consumers, organisations and society’s view of sustainability through their individual and professional decisions.Objectives
The aim of the module is to introduce the concept of sustainability with a focus on the challenges and opportunities for the global fashion industry. This is achieved by exploring the changing landscape of the sustainability agenda over recent years, by understanding the role and the impact of brands, suppliers, government, consumers and individuals who work in the industry. Knowledge is developed by considering the dialogue from stakeholder to the industry and studying the current theories and practices for sustainable fashion. The course will also explore how students in their graduate roles can play a part in influencing consumers, industry and society for a sustainable future.Learning outcomes
1. Understand some of the broad definitions of sustainability in a context of the fashion industry, society and the consumer
2. An understanding of the key drivers for sustainability now and for the future and the impacts those drivers can have on the industry,
3. Explore and explain how business decisions on impact sustainability,
4. Assess and critique sustainability approaches used within different organisations, industries and communication channels;
5. Display an understanding of the interactions between business, the consumer and society on sustainability strategies.
Syllabus
The module will explore the macro pressures that are driving the need for improved sustainability for the fashion industry. The definitions of sustainability will be explored and the impact of and the responsibility of the fashion industry on sustainability in the 21st century will be considered.
The module will consider how the different concepts of sustainability have and will change how the industry will be viewed, how it operates and the how roles within the industry will need to evolve.
The role and influence of the consumer will be consider and the growing importance of transparency will be discussed.
The module will consider how new technology and new business models can support a more sustainable approach.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Presentation | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 2.00 | 8.00 |
| Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Each lecture is regarded as a signpost for further reading and enquiry, requiring an average of 5h of independent study per topic (50hr).The module assessment module will require significant private study time:
Presentation Prep & Delivery: 20h
Project Research and Analysis: 40h
Project Report: 40h
OLTA preparation and Revision (28h)
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
The seminars are designed to provide opportunities to explore key concepts and learning, as well as providing a platform to assess/feedback on coursework progress. The verbal presentation also offers an opportunity for formative feedback for learning and group work progress.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Group Project | Group Report: Max 3500 Words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 1 hr 30 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 28/04/2023 14:38:40
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