2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

DESN3383 Sustainable Fashion Strategy and Innovation

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Eunsuk Hur
Email: e.s.hur@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module extends students’ understanding of sustainable fashion in terms of the triple bottom line (environmental, social and economic) by engaging them in a process of critical analysis for the industry. The module will challenge students to explore the industry objectively and to identify how the industry could or should be developing strategies to embrace environmental and social sustainability within ethical business models. The module will explore new initiatives and cutting-edge approaches to sustainability to provide the tools for a strategic review that meets the programme themes of environment, society, business and culture.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to develop research and critical analysis skills applied to an exploration of the fashion industry and sustainability, where students apply learnings from Level 1 & 2 to actively and objectively consider the current and future state of the industry in terms of environmental, social and economic factors. Through this approach students will be exposed to the complexity and ambiguity of sustainability in practice, the need for compromise and the role stakeholders have in the global and local contexts of sustainability. The complexity of consumer behaviour in relation to the function of fashion and the importance of sustainability during the purchasing process is included.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Demonstrate skills of research and critical analysis in sustainable fashion subject areas.
2. Critically appraise the contemporary sustainability challenges and opportunities for the fashion business
3. Design appropriate and innovative sustainability strategies that benefit the business, its stakeholders, society and the environment.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
4. Effectively present and communicate appropriate sustainable strategies for a specific fashion business using relevant communication tools.
5. Apply appropriate subject-specific problem-solving skills and critical thinking in the implementation process.

Syllabus

This module will explore the complexity of the sustainable fashion agenda for business and the wider context of consumers and society. The module will explore the ambiguity of sustainability definitions for internal and external stakeholders, challenges of managing supply chain impacts and business implications associated with sustainable solutions. The concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social and Corporate governance are introduced and developed in theory and in practice. Students will be exposed to current strategies for sustainable fashion from various business case studies and industry initiatives.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	3	1.00	3.00
presentation	2	2.00	4.00
Lecture	9	1.00	9.00
Seminar	6	1.00	6.00
Private study hours			178.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored continuously through regular attendance and participation in all taught classes, practical’s and seminars (absences will be dealt with through the normal School channels). The group and individual tutorial sessions are designed to provide opportunities for formative feedback. This is complemented by formative feedback during the presentation assessment.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Presentation	Poster Presentation	20.00
Report	Project Report	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

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 website

Last updated: 06/09/2024

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